我們長期以來的永續發展傳統
Title:持續保護地球環境,並為全球和本地社群帶來正面積極的影響。
社會責任
Title:1900
創立 Swarovski 音樂俱樂部和 Swarovski 自行車俱樂部。原本只是屬於公司活動的社團,不久發展為歡迎其他人參加的俱樂部。Daniel Swarovski 是這兩個俱樂部裡的活躍成員。
1908-1909
1902 年 7 月 25 日,Daniel Swarovski 成為瓦滕斯地方議會的一員。1908 年,他被推選為地方議會議長,僅一年之後,也就是 1909 年,他便開始設立新的管路,為當地村莊帶來活水泉源。
1909
在許多工程公司的員工和他們的眷屬來到之後,瓦滕斯原來的學校已無法容納所有的孩童。Daniel 的老婆 Marie Swarovski,捐贈了建築用地,以做為新的校舍。
1959
Swarovski 提供八種專業領域的培訓課程,其中包括水晶切割:那是奧地利獨一無二的專業科目。
1960
成立「The Daniel and Marie Swarovski Trust」,為提洛爾區域來自低收入家庭而成績良好的學生提供獎學金。
1978
成立與工廠合作的技術學院,學生可在工廠實地練習技能和接受能力測驗,確保培訓出紮實的基礎。Swarovski 是奧地利少數幾家設立這種技術學院的公司。
利用水力發電
Title:1907
公司建立了第一座大型的水力發電廠──Ausserachen。共有三台佩爾頓式水輪機為 Swarovski 提供乾淨能源,用於切割機器,並為工作區域,以及瓦滕斯和附近山區提供提供照明能源。
1951
升級 Ausserachen 水力發電廠,可提供 750 千瓦 (KW) 輸出功率。
1961
由於對乾淨能源的需求日增,我們建立了 Innerachen 發電廠,擁有兩台法蘭西斯式水輪機,可提供 2200 千瓦 (KW) 輸出功率。
1983
與瓦滕斯紙廠共同合作,建立了 Wattenbach 水力發電廠。此發電廠每年平均可提供 57 百萬千瓦輸出功率。
1984
Innerachen 發電廠增加了一台雙噴嘴佩爾頓式水輪機,每年的標準發電量增加至 1.35 百萬千瓦輸出功率。
1995
為在阿爾卑斯山區示範對環境友善的能源生產專案,Haneburger 發電站開始運作。此發電站每年提供約 18.5 百萬千瓦輸出功率。
2001
所有 Swarovski 發電廠都經過奧地利官方認可,是提供環保能源的電廠。
讓每個人都有一個家
Title:1947
新的公司住房供給落腳於 Kreuzbichl (靠近瓦滕斯的山丘)。建築於 1950 完工。直到今天,仍在持續新增住房供給的專案。
1948
成立了屬於公司的福利辦公室,處理員工的社交和財務問題。我們的住房供給政策提供低利率房屋借貸、裝潢補助和緊急財務救助。
1951
為奧地利的阿布薩姆和福爾德爾斯兩地的 Swarovski 員工提供綜合住宅式的房屋,於同年開始建造並完工。
1952
為奧地利的弗里岑斯市鎮的 Swarovski 員工提供其他的綜合住宅式的房屋,於同年開始建造並完工。
2005
舉行為員工建立的 58 連棟房屋的開幕典禮。此專案協助員工可用較低的價格租用或購買公司提供的住房。
A Precious Resource
Title: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.
Cleaner Air
Title: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.
Swarovski Waterschool
Title: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.
Swarovski Crystal Innovations
Title: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.
Sustainable Architecture
Title: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.
Swarovski Foundation
Title: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.
Supply Chain Responsibility
Title: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.
Sustainable Innovation
Title: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.
The Power of the Sun
Title: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.
Assessing Our Impact
Title:2019
Swarovski publishes a pioneering study in partnership with Trucost (part of S&P Global), showing the impact that Swarovski crystal has on the environment. The results reveal that Swarovski crystal has a lower environmental cost than other jewelry materials.
2021
Swarovski conducts our first complete environmental Life Cycle Assessement covering 5 of our most sold articles. The results of the LCA pinpoint the hotspots that we have to address in order to reduce negative impact on the environment.
A New Beginning
Title: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.
Mitigating Global Warming
Title: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.
Disclosing Our Impact & Progress
Title:As part of our commitment towards increased transparency on our economic, environmental and social impacts, we switch from biennal to annual sustainability reporting.