Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Bottega Veneta score?

Bottega Veneta publishes no standalone emissions data. DitchCarbon (March 2025) explicitly states the brand 'does not provide specific carbon emissions data for recent years, as no emissions figures are available.' Brand-level disclosures are absorbed entirely into Kering Group reporting. Kering Group reported total 2024 Scope 1 of ~31,052 tCO₂e and Scope 2 market-based of ~12,428 tCO₂e across all houses combined. No Bottega Veneta-specific figures are publicly available. Given the brand's ~€1.7

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Bottega Veneta score?

Bottega Veneta's supply chain emissions are not disclosed at brand level. Kering Group's 2024 Scope 3 totalled approximately 2,116,428 tCO₂e (down from ~2,508,318 tCO₂e in 2023), representing a 16% decrease. However, these are group-level figures spanning all houses. Bottega Veneta's supply chain is dominated by leather goods sourced predominantly from Italian tanneries in Veneto, which is a significant nature and water risk vector. Good On You (updated January 2025) notes the brand 'claims it's

Emissions Trajectory: How does Bottega Veneta score?

No brand-level trajectory data exists for Bottega Veneta. At Kering Group level, total emissions fell from ~2,552,669 tCO₂e in 2023 to ~2,159,908 tCO₂e in 2024, a ~15% absolute reduction, and Scope 1+2 were reduced 71% from 2015 baseline by 2022. Kering's SBTi net-zero targets were validated on 1 November 2024, covering near- and long-term absolute reductions. These group-level improvements are plausible proxies for Bottega Veneta, but the brand generates no separate trajectory evidence. Score 3

Energy Source: How does Bottega Veneta score?

Kering Group met its RE100 commitment and sourced 100% renewable electricity across its own operations in 2022, maintained through 2024 per the Kering 2024 Annual Results press release. This applies at group level and covers Bottega Veneta's directly operated sites (retail, ateliers, offices). The Montebello production site holds LEED certification obtained in 2009. However, no brand-level verification of energy mix breakdown exists, and Kering's renewable claim is based on group-wide market-bas

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Bottega Veneta score?

Leather is Bottega Veneta's core material and its most significant nature risk: cattle ranching for leather is a primary driver of deforestation, especially in the Amazon, and tanning generates significant chemical waste. Good On You (January 2025) notes the brand has 'a policy to protect biodiversity throughout its supply chain.' Kering Group aims for 'net-zero impact on nature' including regenerative agriculture on 1 million hectares by 2025. Metal-free tanning covers ~24% of Kering collection

Resource Use & Waste: How does Bottega Veneta score?

Bottega Veneta has taken some measurable circular economy steps: the Reserve Leather Series uses unused raw material offcuts from Montebello workshops; the Certificate of Craft provides lifetime repair and maintenance for leather goods. The Montebello site has recycled two-thirds of approximately 120 tonnes of leather offcuts since 2013 (as reported by Business of Fashion / Kering sustainability data). Kering's 2022 sustainability report notes commitment to eliminating single-use plastics by 202

Water Impact: How does Bottega Veneta score?

Bottega Veneta's leather-heavy supply chain creates significant water risk: tanneries consume 30–40 m³ of water per 1,000 kg of hide and generate chemical-laden wastewater. Good On You notes the brand 'implements water reduction activities in its supply chain.' Kering introduced metal-free tanning for ~24% of collections to reduce water contamination risk. However, no brand-level water consumption data, discharge figures, or water stewardship programme specific to Bottega Veneta has been identif

Targets & Commitments: How does Bottega Veneta score?

Kering Group's Net-Zero SBTi targets were validated on 1 November 2024, covering near- and long-term absolute reduction targets across the value chain. This directly covers Bottega Veneta as a Kering house. The 2025 target of 50% GHG reduction (vs 2015) is the near-term milestone; the group aims for 90% reduction in Scope 1+2 and 70% in Scope 3 by 2030. Kering's past claim of being 'carbon neutral' relies partly on REDD+ offset projects, which SINK treats as a greenwashing flag (offset-adjusted

Transparency & Accountability: How does Bottega Veneta score?

Bottega Veneta does not publish a standalone sustainability report and has no brand-level ESG governance structure disclosed. All sustainability data is reported at Kering Group level. Kering publishes a comprehensive annual sustainability library (most recently for 2024), is TCFD-aligned, and has board-level sustainability oversight. Kering's sustainability data is verified by external auditors at group level. Good On You rates Bottega Veneta 'It's a Start' overall (updated January 2025), refle

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Bottega Veneta score?

No regulatory actions, upheld greenwashing rulings, or significant environmental fines have been identified specifically against Bottega Veneta. Kering has adopted an internal greenwashing guide (reported by The Fashion Law, October 2022) to preempt regulatory scrutiny of sustainability claims — this indicates awareness of risk rather than confirmed breach. The brand's 'carbon neutral' claim (via REDD+ offsets) is a mild greenwashing indicator that has not been the subject of a regulatory ruling

Bottega Veneta Sustainability Score: 34/100

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Bottega Veneta·Apparel (Durable / Outdoor)·Vicenza, Italy·Founded 1966·Last verified 25 April 2026

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Bottega Veneta publishes no brand-level sustainability data, concealing material emissions and environmental impacts behind Kering Group reporting. Leather-heavy supply chains create significant deforestation and water risk with no verified mitigation at brand level. The absence of transparency is the defining weakness.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

Apparel (Durable / Outdoor) sector ceiling.

30 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

38 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 38) = 35.6

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.95

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

34 / 100

The ten questions

Where Bottega Veneta is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Energy Source (7/10, 5/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Water Impact (2/10, 3/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

16 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

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Bottega Veneta's score over time.

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