Svetovna podjetja, kot je naše, imajo dolžnost, da ponovno najdejo način, kako naj poslujejo. Če ukrepamo hitro in drzno, lahko še vedno zmanjšamo najslabše od pričakovanih vplivov. Zato trdo delamo za zmanjšanje svojih odpadkov in izpustov ter si nenehno prizadevamo za izvajanje ukrepov, ki pomenljivo zmanjšujejo naš okoljski odtis.
Spodaj lahko odkrijete več o stebrih naše trajnostne strategije, ki se osredotoča na naš planet: Izpusti toplogrednih plinov, zavestno izbrani materiali ter odpadki in krožnost
Reducing emissions
Title:Scope 1 and 2 reduction plans:
• Investing in our energy infrastructure, including renewables, photovoltaics, heat pumps, hydrogen infrastructure, and storage potential to further improve our energy efficiency.
• Introducing electrification wherever possible, including for our glass-melting furnaces.
• Outbalancing our remaining energy consumption with renewable Energy Attribute Certificates.
Scope 3 reduction plans:
• Increasing our product material efficiency and switching from primary to recycled metal sources.
• Operating a global hybrid working policy (including some days working from home).
• Working with our suppliers to encourage more renewable energy in their production processes.
• Gradually shifting from air to sea and train freight.
Energy Efficiency
Title:As part of our efforts to increase our energy efficiency, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and switch to renewable energy sources wherever possible, our aim is to expand the use of photovoltaics at our manufacturing sites and administrative offices. In Wattens, Austria, we have installed our second large-scale photovoltaic system, providing 300 Kilowatt peak (kWp) covering 1,600m2. We have previously installed a 1400kWp system at our crafting site in Thailand as well as a solar rooftop hot water system in India, and there are more photovoltaic installations in the pipeline.
Glass-melting furnace design study
Together with a multinational glass company specializing in glass and glass-ceramics, we commenced a design study to test if our aggregates could be melted solely using electric power. The study showed that the aggregates can be melted using 90% electricity, meaning we can substantially reduce the use of gas during this process. We are close to implementing a concept to address the remaining 10% of energy used. Once we have achieved this, we will be able to melt large volumes of aggregates using 100% renewable energy, marking a big milestone in our journey towards reducing the carbon footprint of our crystal.
Swarovski Stores
Title:While much attention is paid to the materials stores are constructed from, and how much energy they consume, there is less focus on the significant volumes of waste material produced by store relocations, closures, and refurbishments. We have run multiple pilots to investigate the potential for recycling former elements of our store architecture, and we have so far recycled more than 100 metric tons of material via our commercial partners. We firmly believe it is our responsibility to act sustainably at the end of a store’s life and not just ahead of its grand opening or during daily operations.
Sustainable Products
Title:We have mandated that, by 2030, 50% of our products must be created in line with our Sustainable Products Guiding Principles:
• Materials are derived from responsibly managed or recycled sources.
• Products are produced efficiently, without waste, and can be repurposed.
• Customers can easily return pre-loved items so we can extract the precious materials.
• Products do not harm people or the environment.
• Product communications are honest, ethical, and promote responsible use.
To help us achieve this challenging objective, we launched our Sustainable Materials Pipeline (SMP) in 2021. The SMP enables our Design, Product Development, Product Marketing, and Operations teams to work collaboratively introduce more sustainable materials. Plus, it provides us with the tools to rate the sustainability attributes of materials from the start of the process.
Herboren kristallen
Title:Wij geloven in de positieve, transformerende kracht van samenwerking, en via onze projecten en partnerschappen voor duurzame ontwerpen schenken wij herboren kristallen aan wereldberoemde academische instellingen, opkomende ontwerpers en gevestigde namen om te gebruiken in hun ontwerpen. Ons doel is hen aan te moedigen dit uitzonderlijke materiaal creatief te gebruiken en tegelijkertijd het algemene publiek bewust te maken van het belang van verantwoord ontwerpen en van afval als waardevolle grondstof.
In 2021 werkten we samen met Viktor&Rolf, die herboren kristallen toepasten in hun FW21 Haute Couture-collectie, en Kevin Germanier, die zijn SS22-collectie creëerde met behulp van herboren kristallen en duurzame materialen. We hebben ook samengewerkt met Germanier om een gerecyclede parfumfles voor Guerlain te ontwerpen, ingelegd met herboren kristallen.
Efficiëntie in productie
Title:In een andere fabriek, die ook in Wattens ligt, gebruiken we een koelsmeermiddel-circuit bij het slijpen van de kristallen. Dit circuit houdt 1200 m3 aan vloeistof vast en heeft een zorgvuldige toevoeging van relevante chemicaliën nodig voor optimale prestaties en stabiliteit. Van 2015 tot 2021 hebben we de hoeveelheid koelsmeermiddel gehalveerd. Daarnaast hebben we een aantal chemicaliën volledig of gedeeltelijk uit het proces kunnen halen, zoals kitprecipitatiemiddel en ontschuimer, en hebben we onze corrosieremmer opnieuw vormgegeven zodat deze fosfor uitstoot.
Al deze verbeteringen zijn het resultaat van innovatie, niet van verminderde productie, en ze brengen ook veiligheidsvoordelen voor onze collega’s met zich mee.