Zero Waste Approach
Dolce&Gabbana’s commitment to optimizing and enhancing resources, as well as its sustainability projects, is reflected in initiatives aimed at fostering a more responsible and environmentally conscious future.
At the core of the Zero Waste approach lies a commitment to preserving resources—a principle deeply rooted in Dolce&Gabbana’s DNA. The brand employs circular practices to recover, reuse, and recycle materials, reducing environmental impact. Every material is maximized, and its lifecycle is optimized, seamlessly blending innovative design with meticulous production processes. This approach upholds standards of excellence while contributing to the creation of a sustainable future.
ZERO WASTE APPROACH
BY FY24
Target
Launch of new circular packaging for Dolce&Gabbana Beauty products
Achieved
Launched Devotion and K&Q Refillable perfumes on the market
BY FY26
Target
100%
of pre-consumer cotton and silk scraps recovered
Progress
10
tons of pre-consumer cotton and silk textile waste recovered
BY FY27
Target
Activation of an initiative for the recovery and reuse of wastewater from the textile printing process
Progress
To be activated
Dolce&Gabbana’s commitment to the responsible use of resources
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Dolce&Gabbana is committed to waste reduction through responsible raw material consumption and optimized production practices. In the 2024 fiscal year, the Group generated 2,439 tons of waste, nearly half of which consisted of wastewater from internal fabric printing processes. The partial in-house management of printing has enabled greater qualitative control over waste handling and disposal.
Excluding wastewater, 99.9% of waste is directed towards recovery, with only 0.18% classified as hazardous. All waste is managed by authorized disposal providers subject to stringent environmental and social audits.
The sustainability journey includes significant steps to reduce waste generation across facilities, stores, and at the consumer level. These efforts include the introduction of automated cutting machinery to minimize resource usage and guidelines for low-impact packaging based on the principles of Reduction, Recovery, Reuse, and Recycling. Furthermore, as part of its circularity program, the company collaborates with key industry players through the Re.Crea consortium to maximize fabric recycling and reuse.
WATER
Dolce&Gabbana recognizes the fashion industry’s impact on water consumption and is committed to the responsible use of this vital resource. Strictly adhering to regulations on water use and discharge, the company monitors water withdrawals and assesses water-related risks across its production sites using the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas. In the 2024 fiscal year, water withdrawals from industrial and corporate sites in Italy totaled 85,913 m³.
