Caring for our environment has been at the heart of our business for more than 125 years, driven by the pioneering principles of our founder, Daniel Swarovski, to act as a responsible global citizen. Today, while those principles remain as our guide, we realize that we must go much further to mitigate the damage caused by human activity.
Global businesses like ours have a duty to reinvent the way they operate. If we act quicky and boldly, we can still lessen the worst of the expected impacts. That is why we are working hard to reduce our waste and our emissions, and continually seeking to implement measures that meaningfully cut our environmental footprint.
Discover more below about the three pillars of our sustainability strategy that focus on our planet: Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Conscious Materials; and Waste & Circularity.
Global businesses like ours have a duty to reinvent the way they operate. If we act quicky and boldly, we can still lessen the worst of the expected impacts. That is why we are working hard to reduce our waste and our emissions, and continually seeking to implement measures that meaningfully cut our environmental footprint.
Discover more below about the three pillars of our sustainability strategy that focus on our planet: Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Conscious Materials; and Waste & Circularity.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Man-made greenhouse gases are widely known to be the biggest contributing factor to the destabilization of our climate. To do our part in limiting global warming we have joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) so we can follow a clearly-defined path to reduce our emissions.
We will:
• Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, from a 2019 base year.
We will:
• Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, from a 2019 base year.
Our Initiatives
減少排放量
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我們與「科學基礎目標」(Science Based Targets) 計畫合作，制定了野心勃勃的減碳目標，其中包含在 2030 年之前將範圍 1 及範圍 2 排放量減少 47%，範圍 3 排放量減少 28%。我們首先定義可迅速縮小碳足跡的業務領域，這代表自 2019 年以來，我們已經減少了 12% 的範圍 1 和範圍 2 排放量，以及 26% 的範圍 3 排放量。以下說明如何做到：
範圍 1 和範圍 2 削減計畫：
• 投資能源基礎設施，包括再生能源、太陽能光電、熱泵、氫能基礎設施及儲存潛在能量，進一步提高能源效率。
• 盡可能引進電氣化，包括玻璃熔爐。
• 使用再生能源憑證 (Energy Attribute Certificates) 來平衡剩餘的能源消耗量。
範圍 3 削減計畫：
• 提升產品的材料效益，將材料來源從原生金屬轉換為回收金屬。
• 採用全球混合式工作政策 (包含有些工作日在家上班)。
• 與供應商合作，鼓勵他們在生產過程中多使用再生能源。
• 逐漸從空運轉到海運和火車運輸。
範圍 1 和範圍 2 削減計畫：
• 投資能源基礎設施，包括再生能源、太陽能光電、熱泵、氫能基礎設施及儲存潛在能量，進一步提高能源效率。
• 盡可能引進電氣化，包括玻璃熔爐。
• 使用再生能源憑證 (Energy Attribute Certificates) 來平衡剩餘的能源消耗量。
範圍 3 削減計畫：
• 提升產品的材料效益，將材料來源從原生金屬轉換為回收金屬。
• 採用全球混合式工作政策 (包含有些工作日在家上班)。
• 與供應商合作，鼓勵他們在生產過程中多使用再生能源。
• 逐漸從空運轉到海運和火車運輸。
Energy Efficiency
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Solar Power
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.
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
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With more than 7,500 direct and indirect points of sale around the world, our retail distribution is clearly key to our greenhouse gas emissions-reduction roadmap. We have recently launched a new store concept as part of our brand transformation, which consumes considerably less energy than the one it replaced. Additionally, our new GLEAM Standard (Guidelines for Engineering, Architecture & Management) outlines our strengthened internal architecture protocol, ensuring that our new openings and refurbishments will be more energy efficient, use more sustainable materials, and incorporate inclusive design and smart IoT management to analyse data. As a general practice, all our flagships will continue to undergo a full LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
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.
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.
Conscious Materials
By making better decisions about our materials we can limit our environmental impact, and that of our customers too. It is our vision to keep investing in innovative ideas for sourcing and manufacturing responsibly.
We will:
• Launch at least one sustainable product family per year, while increasing the sustainability credentials of our whole product assortment.
• Source all our metals from responsibly managed and recycled sources by 2030.
We will:
• Launch at least one sustainable product family per year, while increasing the sustainability credentials of our whole product assortment.
• Source all our metals from responsibly managed and recycled sources by 2030.
Our Initiatives
Udržitelné výrobky
Title:Stanovili jsme si, že do roku 2030 musí být 50 % našich výrobků vytvořeno v souladu s našimi hlavními zásadami udržitelných výrobků.
• Materiály pocházejí ze zodpovědně spravovaných nebo recyklovaných zdrojů.
• Výrobky jsou vyráběny efektivně, bez odpadu a mohou být znovu použity.
• Zákazníci mohou snadno vrátit již použité zboží, abychom z něj mohli získat zpět cenné materiály.
• Výrobky neškodí lidem ani životnímu prostředí.
• Komunikace o výrobcích je čestná, etická a podporuje zodpovědné používání.
Na podporu dosažení tohoto náročného cíle jsme v roce 2021 spustili program Sustainable Materials Pipeline (SMP). SMP umožňuje našim týmům designu, vývoje produktů, produktového marketingu a provozu spolupracovat při zavádění udržitelnějších materiálů. Navíc nám poskytuje nástroje pro hodnocení vlastností udržitelnosti materiálů od samého počátku procesu.
Odpady a oběhové hospodářství
Spojením našich odborných znalostí s inovativními nápady můžeme snížit množství odpadu a podpořit oběhovost.
Budeme:
• Spolupracovat s externími odborníky a investovat do udržitelných inovací.
• Pracovat na zdvojnásobení efektivity využití materiálů do roku 2030.
• Pracovat na přechodu našich obalů na certifikované nebo recyklované zdroje a na zajištění jejich recyklovatelnosti do roku 2030.
• Transformovat naše vlastní provozy tak, aby do roku 2030 nebyly z 90 % skládkovány a alespoň 70 % našeho odpadu bylo recyklováno nebo znovu využito.
Budeme:
• Spolupracovat s externími odborníky a investovat do udržitelných inovací.
• Pracovat na zdvojnásobení efektivity využití materiálů do roku 2030.
• Pracovat na přechodu našich obalů na certifikované nebo recyklované zdroje a na zajištění jejich recyklovatelnosti do roku 2030.
• Transformovat naše vlastní provozy tak, aby do roku 2030 nebyly z 90 % skládkovány a alespoň 70 % našeho odpadu bylo recyklováno nebo znovu využito.
Naše iniciativy
Reignited Crystals
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Swarovski Crystals are precious resources that we don’t want to waste. Our reignited crystals initiative allows us to give unused crystals another chance to be adored, instead of being discarded. We hold on to any unsold crystals for as long as possible and are committed to ensuring that they are used for their intended purpose.
We believe in the positive, transformational power of collaboration, and through our conscious design projects and partnerships we donate reignited crystals to world renowned academic institutions, upcoming designers, and established names to use in their designs. Our aim is to encourage them to use this exquisite material creatively while also raising awareness of the importance of sustainable design and waste as a valuable resource.
In 2021 we partnered with Viktor&Rolf, who integrated reignited crystals into their FW21 Haute Couture collection, and Kevin Germanier, who created his SS22 collection using reignited crystals and sustainable materials. We also collaborated with Germanier to design a recycled perfume bottle for Guerlain encrusted with reignited crystals.
We believe in the positive, transformational power of collaboration, and through our conscious design projects and partnerships we donate reignited crystals to world renowned academic institutions, upcoming designers, and established names to use in their designs. Our aim is to encourage them to use this exquisite material creatively while also raising awareness of the importance of sustainable design and waste as a valuable resource.
In 2021 we partnered with Viktor&Rolf, who integrated reignited crystals into their FW21 Haute Couture collection, and Kevin Germanier, who created his SS22 collection using reignited crystals and sustainable materials. We also collaborated with Germanier to design a recycled perfume bottle for Guerlain encrusted with reignited crystals.
Efficiencies in Production
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We constantly invest in systems to improve our water usage and reduce chemical use in our crystal-cutting processes. In our main crafting facility in Wattens, Austria, our closed-loop wastewater treatment system cleans and recycles 98% of the water from our crystal polishing process, and 88% of the water from our crystal grinding process.
At our production facility, also located in Wattens, we use a cooling lubricant circuit to aid the cutting of crystals. The circuit holds 1,200 m3 of liquid and requires the careful addition of relevant chemicals to ensure its optimum performance and stability. From 2015 to 2021, we halved the amount of cooling lubricant used. We have also been able to completely, or partially, remove a number of chemicals from the process, including kit agent precipitant and defoamer, and we re-engineered our corrosion inhibitor to omit phosphorous.
All of these improvements are a result of innovation rather than reduced production, and they have had safety benefits for our colleagues, too.
At our production facility, also located in Wattens, we use a cooling lubricant circuit to aid the cutting of crystals. The circuit holds 1,200 m3 of liquid and requires the careful addition of relevant chemicals to ensure its optimum performance and stability. From 2015 to 2021, we halved the amount of cooling lubricant used. We have also been able to completely, or partially, remove a number of chemicals from the process, including kit agent precipitant and defoamer, and we re-engineered our corrosion inhibitor to omit phosphorous.
All of these improvements are a result of innovation rather than reduced production, and they have had safety benefits for our colleagues, too.
