Sustainability Summary
- Good On You - Good
- Ethical Consumer - This information is locked, visit Ethical Consumer's website
- B Corp - Not found
- Trustpilot - 1.9/5 (139 reviews)
- This is an unclaimed profile. Bottega Veneta SA has not joined Sustainability Tracker to verify their sustainability credentials. We gathered what we could from public sources.
Bottega Veneta shows a mixed sustainability picture. Independent ratings say it has some useful policies on lower-impact materials, waste reduction, biodiversity, water use, and worker complaints, but it also relies heavily on leather and does not publish a full breakdown of the materials it uses. Third-party sources also say the brand has set science-based climate targets through its parent company, Kering, but there is not enough public evidence to show it is on track. Consumer review scores are weak, which suggests service problems may also affect public trust in the brand more broadly. Positive Sentiment Found Public and industry commentary gives Bottega Veneta some credit for sustainability, especially in fashion media and rating sites. Good On You rates the brand “Good” on planet and people, and says it uses some lower-impact materials, reuses textile offcuts, has a biodiversity policy, and has water-reduction work in its supply chain. Vogue Business also said the brand held a lead in sustainability in its index, helped by a lifetime warranty for products and the launch of Bottega Series, an archival platform. DitchCarbon notes that the brand has no public emissions data of its own, but it sits within Kering’s wider climate framework. Together, these sources suggest the brand is seen as more active than many luxury peers, even if the evidence is incomplete. Common Criticisms: The main criticism is that Bottega Veneta still depends heavily on leather and does not publish a full breakdown of the materials it uses, which makes it harder for outsiders to judge its impact. Good On You says there is no evidence the brand is on track to meet its science-based climate target, and DitchCarbon says no brand-specific emissions data is available. Consumer sentiment is also weak: Trustpilot shows a 1.9 out of 5 score from 139 reviews, with complaints that include poor customer service. That does not prove sustainability harm on its own, but it does show low public trust around the brand experience. Overall, the public record suggests some progress, but also major gaps in transparency and proof.
Bottega Veneta SA Sustainability Actions
Bottega Veneta SA Sustainability Commitments
2025
Cut overall environmental impact
Bottega Veneta has said it aims to reduce its overall environmental impacts by 40% by 2025. This is a broad target, so it likely covers several areas rather than just one issue. The available material does not show a public progress update, so it is not possible to tell from these sources whether the brand has reached this goal.
2025
Source key materials sustainably
The brand has said it plans to reach 100% sustainable sourcing for key raw materials by 2025. Sustainable sourcing means buying materials in ways that try to reduce harm to people and the environment. The sources do not give a full list of which materials count as key raw materials, so the scope of this promise is not fully clear.
2025
Trace key raw materials fully
Bottega Veneta has also said it plans to reach 100% traceability for key raw materials by 2025. Traceability means being able to follow a material back through the supply chain to see where it came from and how it was made. This can help with checks on labour, sourcing, and environmental impact.
