1900
Founding of the Swarovski Music Club and the Swarovski Cycling Club. Originally setup as company activities, the clubs were then rapidly made available to everyone in town. Daniel Swarovski was an active member in both.

1908-1909
On July 25, 1902, Daniel Swarovski becomes part of the local council of Wattens. In 1908, he was elected head of the local council and only one year later - in 1909 - he started the construction of a new pipeline to bring fresh water to the village. 

1909
After the moving in of many company workers and their families, the old school in Wattens is now too small to accommodate all children. Marie Swarovski, Daniel’s wife, donates the building ground for the construction of a new schoolhouse.

1959
Swarovski offers targeted training courses covering eight different professional areas, including crystal cutting: the only one of its kind in Austria.

1960
“The Daniel and Marie Swarovski Trust” is founded, providing scholarships for students with a record of high grades and from low-income families living in Tyrol.

1978
An on-site "Vocational College" is formed to ensure that the apprenticeships are provided a solid basis for implementing skills and aptitudes in the workplace. Swarovski is one of very few companies in Austria to have such a college.

1907
É construída a Ausserachen, a primeira grande central hidroelétrica da empresa. As três turbinas Pelton fornecem “Energia Swarovski” limpa às máquinas de lapidação, iluminação nas áreas de trabalho, bem como às grandes áreas de Wattens e às comunidades de montanhas vizinhas.

1951
A central hidroelétrica de Ausserachen sofre melhorias para fornecer uma potência de 750 kW.

1961
Uma procura cada vez maior de energia limpa leva à construção da central elétrica de Innerachen, com uma potência de 2200 kW fornecida por duas turbinas Francis.

1983
É construída a central hidroelétrica de Wattenbach, em colaboração com a fábrica de papel de Wattens. Esta central produz, em média, 57 GWh por ano.

1984
Com a turbina Pelton de bocal duplo, a capacidade normal da estação elétrica de Innerachen aumenta para, aproximadamente, 1,35 GWh por ano.

1995
Vista como um projeto modelo para a produção de energia amiga do ambiente nos Alpes, a estação elétrica de “Haneburger” inicia as suas operações. Desde então, tem fornecido cerca de 18,5 GWh por ano.

2001
Todas as centrais elétricas da Swarovski são oficialmente reconhecidas como produtoras de "energia ecológica" certificada pelas autoridades austríacas.
 

1947
É colocada a primeira pedra do novo complexo habitacional da empresa em “Kreuzbichl” (uma colina perto de Wattens). A sua construção ficou concluída em 1950. Até esta data, muitos outros projetos habitacionais foram realizados.

1948
Um gabinete de ação social, pertencente à empresa, é criado para tratar das questões financeiras e sociais dos trabalhadores. A nossa política de habitação oferecia créditos à habitação com juros reduzidos, ajuda na aquisição de materiais para a construção de habitações e apoio para emergências financeiras.

1951
É iniciada/concluída a construção de dois complexos residenciais para os funcionários da Swarovski Optik em Absam e para os funcionários da Swarovski em Volders, na Áustria.

1952
É iniciada/concluída a construção de um complexo residencial adicional para funcionários da Swarovski em Fritzens, na Áustria.

2005
É organizada uma cerimónia de inauguração de 58 novas casas geminadas para funcionários. Este projeto ajuda os funcionários a alugarem ou comprarem uma habitação a preços razoáveis.

1970
The first cooling tower circulation for the cooling of compressed air compressors was put into operation. This saved approximately 90% of the water necessary for cooling.

1978-1982
The Waste Water Purification plant begins operation, purifying all water leaving the factory Plant 1. A series of subsequent initiatives extended water purification to Plant 2, also extending the capability of the purification plant and dividing process water into polishing water and cutting circulation water.

1984
Swarovski imports  oil with low levels of sulphur to Germany for heating, increasing annual overheads by the equivalent of EUR 210,000 today, but reducing sulphur dioxide emissions by 60 tons. As such, the company is awarded the “Green Branch” environment prize by the Tyrol federal state government.

1990
Swarovski adopts natural gas. From now on gas replaces heating oil for heat generation and crystal melting, thus reducing respective CO2 emissions by 30%.

1996
The Glass Formation Department is equipped with new specialized dust filters and a new extraction system. These allowed to reduce emissions, prevent pollution and avoid health risks for workers well below the legal limits.

2000
The first Swarovski Waterschool opens at the Hohe Tauern National Park in Austria within the basin of the Danube. An educational program is introduced, teaching both children and young adults about the importance and scarcity of water.

2006
The first project outside of Austria, the Swarovski Waterschool India opens around the Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan in the Ganges Basin.

2008
The Swarovski Waterschool starts operating in six regions along the Yangtze river in China and 20 communities in Kanungu district in Uganda.

2014
The Waterschool comes to the state of Para in northern Brazil, focusing on water and environmental education through school and community-based participatory learning.

2016
Three pilot projects launch with various organizations to highlight local water sources. NGRREC: Mississippi River; Raks Thai Foundation; Chao Praya river basin; Fundação Amazonas Sustentável: Amazon.

2017
Working in cooperation with its NGO partners, Swarovski Waterschool launches the global edition of its ‘Drops of Knowledge for Rivers of Change’ teaching and learning materials on the Swarovski Waterschool website.

2018
Launch of ‘Waterschool’ documentary on Netflix, following the experiences of several young female students who live along six of the world’s major rivers and celebrates the efforts of the Swarovski Waterschool.

2021
With local partners Earthwatch Australia and Kids Teaching Kids, the Swarovski Waterschool launches its pilot project in Sydney, Australia. This marks an exciting milestone for the Waterschool, which is now active in six continents.

2003
Swarovski obtains the OEKO-Tex 100 certification for  crystals components, confirming the human and ecological safety of both products and production facilities.

2007
Launch of the "CLEAR" program, comprised of a set of criteria structured by product segment, displaying all relevant restricted and prohibited substances. This represents an important part of all product specifications.

2009
Swarovski launches cadmium-free* red color crystals such as “Garnet” and “Indian Siam”, through innovative patented formulas.

2012
Launch of the Advanced Crystal program, drastically diminishing the lead content to a maximum of 90ppm (parts-per-million), without compromising the brilliance and optical quality of our crystals.

2017

Advanced Crystal is strengthened to feature pioneering formulas that meet the most stringent environmental standards applicable. Lead levels are further reduced to a maximum of 40 parts-per-million, becoming an industry leader in lead-free* crystal.

2010
The newly developed office (Mannedorf) building in Switzerland meets the Swiss Minergie (low-energy) standard. This is achieved through the integrated structuring of the façade, building services engineering, and thermo-active systems. In particular, requirements for air tightness, daylight use, heating, thermal insulation, heat absorbing glass, heat distribution, and controlled ventilation were fulfilled.

2018
Inauguration and opening of the "Manufaktur" (along with "Campus 311"), our state-of-the-art, sustainably designed rapid-prototyping facility. The design of this 7,000m2 space - a collaboration with Norwegian architects from Snøhetta - is intended to foster creativity and immagination. The Manufaktur building demonstrates our commitment to sustainable innovation by achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification.

2013
The Swarovski Foundation is established, building on five generations of philanthropy and charitable giving.

2017
The Swarovski Foundation Centre for Learning launches at the Design Museum, providing space for design education and bringing together up to 40,000 learners each year.

2021
The Swarovski Foundation: Creatives for Our Future is a new global grant program designed with advisor, the United Nations Office for Partnerships, to identify and accelerate the next generation of creative leaders in sustainability.

2014
Launch of the Responsible Sourcing Initiative, a program focusing on our external supply chain which continues to present day. Responsible sourcing involves monitoring suppliers’ performance and supporting them to manage socio-environmental conditions in their production plants.

2018
Atelier Swarovski launches a landmark collection: its first fine jewellery using Fair Trade gold, Swarovski Created Diamonds and laboratory grown emeralds.

2022
Made with Swarovski reignited crystals and 90% recycled base metal, the Fluenta family (launched in FW22) is our first sustainability-minded collection. It repurposes precious resources instead of consuming new raw materials, resulting in a reduced CO2 and environmental footprint.

2014
A solar rooftop hot water system is installed at our factory in Pune, India.

2018
1400 kWp photovoltaic installation in Marigot Thailand

2022
Swarovski completes the installation of a 300 kWp photovoltaic system on the rooftop of our facilities in Wattens.

2019
Swarovski publiceert een innovatief onderzoek, dat is uitgevoerd in samenwerking met Trucost (onderdeel van S&P Global), waarin de impact van Swarovski-kristal op het milieu wordt onderzocht. Uit het onderzoek blijkt dat Swarovski-kristal een lagere impact op het milieu heeft dan andere sieraadmaterialen.

2021
Swarovski voert onze eerste volledige ‘Life Cycle Assessement’ uit waarin vijf van onze meest verkochte artikelen worden opgenomen. De LCA benadrukt de aandachtspunten die we moeten aanpakken om de negatieve impact op het milieu te verkleinen.

2020
Swarovski initiates the largest transformation ever for our business, fully integrating sustainability within the Swarovski Crystal Business. This allowed us to prepare for the challenges of the future and to strengthen our commitment towards our sustainability vision, strategy and programs.

2021
Swarovski joins the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to follow a verified greenhouse gas reduction approach and commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 47% and scope 3 emissions by 28%, by 2030. This represents a substantial change in the way our vertically integrated business operates.

2022
As of this year, all our Asian manufacturing sites are sourcing 100% renewable electricity from photovoltaic plants and wind farms in the region, through Renewable Energy Certificates. This effort allows us to tangibly reduce our Scope 2 emissions.

2022
As part of our commitment towards increased transparency on our economic, environmental and social impacts, we switch from biennal to annual sustainability reporting.