Since 2015, we have partnered with more than 30 leading international design schools. We are proud of these collaborations - they allow us to work closely with emerging designers, as well as inspiring and equipping the next generation to create in more circular and conscious ways. By integrating unused and unsold crystals into these programs, we also bring new life to materials that may otherwise go to waste. Inspiring innovative thinking - these partnerships help to redefine how we create, reuse, and design responsibly. In 2025, we launched the Swarovski Academic Partnership Competition, inviting students from leading design schools worldwide to reignite our crystals and conceptualize designs that are rooted in sustainability. To date we have worked with international schools including Parsons and FIT colleges in New York, Donghua University and the Beijing Institute for Fashion Technology in China, Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Dubai, and Miami, as well as the London College of Fashion and Central St Martins in the UK.
More Sustainability Stories
Chroma Twist: Our Latest Collection Driven by Circularity
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Chroma Twist is a collection driven by circularity - it features lower impact materials, and the designs include reversible crystal colors and adaptable styles to give longevity of wear and timeless versatility.
Swarovski Created Diamonds Collections: Crafted with Renewable Energy
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The Galaxy, Eternity, and Octagon Collections feature laboratory grown diamonds made with 100% renewable energy and recycled gold.
Swarovski ReCreated™ Crystals: Our Most Sustainable Crystals Yet
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By remelting and reimagining crystal breakage from our production process, we are reducing waste and keeping materials in use, and advancing innovative crystal creation.
Harnessing Renewable Energy
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To reduce our climate impact, we use renewable electricity to power the most energy-intensive processing stage of the production of Swarovski Zirconia.
Towards More Sustainable Packaging
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We are improving our packaging making it more recyclable, repurpose-friendly, and lighter. This helps to reduce waste and emissions.
Shine with Purpose
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The Swarovski Crystal SDG Pin is a symbol of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The pin reflects the SDGs color wheel, and features selected Swarovski ReCreated™ Crystals on a recycled metal base.
Improving the Sustainability of our Stores
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Committed to minimizing environmental impact, we use industry-leading frameworks to ensure our physical spaces reflect our dedication to sustainability.
WeShine: Building Health and Knowledge
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Our WeShine program supports our colleagues who work in manufacturing sites across Asia with education and tools for a better future, focusing particularly on health and financial literacy.
Giving Metals a Second Life
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Of our base metals, 96% come from recycled sources. This approach helps reduce our overall environmental impact, while preserving natural resources for the future.
Our Sustainability Legacy Since 1895
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Sustainability and social responsibility has been part of our company ethos since the beginning, from harnessing local hydroelectric power for manufacturing, to having the foresight to establish social support for employees.