Investigation launched in July 2024 into several Group companies ends with commitments, including revised ethics and social responsibility statements, new protocols for supplier vetting and monitoring, as well as for enhanced internal oversight.

The Italian Competition Authority has closed the investigation launched in July 2024 into Christian Dior Couture S.A., Christian Dior Italia S.r.l. and Manufactures Dior S.r.l. without establishing any infringement, but by accepting and making binding the companies’ proposed commitments. The investigation had been launched under the Consumer Code in response to potentially false ethics and social responsibility statements, particularly concerning working conditions and legal compliance among certain leather goods suppliers.

The commitments made binding by the Authority include 2 million euro over 5 years to fund targeted initiatives – also open to other fashion brands producing in Italy – aimed at identifying victims of labour exploitation and providing them with tailored protection, training, support, as well as social and workplace integration.

The commitments also envisage amendments to the ethics and social responsibility statements, as well as new protocols aimed at strengthening the supplier vetting and monitoring process. Moreover, employees working in marketing and communication will undergo in-house training on consumer protection laws, while suppliers and subcontractors will receive external training focused on labour law and the ethical principles outlined in the Supplier Code of Conduct adopted by the companies of the Dior Group.

Rome, 21 May 2025