Our Planet

In collaboration with the Science Based Targets initiative, we have set ambitious carbon emission-reduction targets, including reducing our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% and our Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030. We began by defining the areas of our business where we can most readily shrink our carbon footprint, meaning that since 2019 we have already reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% and Scope 3 emissions by 26%.​ Here’s how we are doing it:

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

Swarovski 크리스털은 우리에게 있어 낭비하고 싶지 않은 소중한 자원입니다. Swarovski는 다시 빛나는 크리스털 이니셔티브를 통해 미사용 크리스털을 폐기하는 대신 새롭게 사랑받을 또 다른 기회를 제공합니다. 우리는 판매되지 않은 크리스털을 최대한 오랜 기간 보관하며, 이러한 크리스털이 목적에 맞게 사용될 수 있도록 최선을 다하고 있습니다. 

우리는 협업이 갖는 긍정적이고 혁신적인 힘을 믿습니다. 환경을 고려한 디자인 프로젝트와 파트너십을 통해, 우리는 세계적으로 유명한 학술 기관과 신진 및 기성 디자이너들에게 다시 빛나는 크리스털을 기부하여 디자인에 사용할 수 있도록 돕고 있습니다. 우리의 목표는 이들이 크리스털이라는 정교한 소재를 창의적으로 사용하도록 장려하는 동시에, 지속 가능한 디자인의 중요성과 폐기물도 귀중한 자원이 될 수 있다는 인식을 개선하는 것입니다.

2021년에 우리는 Viktor&Rolf와 협업하여 FW21 오뜨꾸뛰르 컬렉션에서 다시 빛나는 크리스털을 선보였으며, 디자이너 Kevin Germanier도 다시 빛나는 크리스털과 지속 가능한 소재를 사용해 SS22 컬렉션을 제작했습니다. 뿐만 아니라 Germanier와의 협업을 통해 겔랑의 재활용 퍼퓸 보틀을 디자인하고 다시 빛나는 크리스털로 장식했습니다.

Swarovski는 크리스털 컷팅 프로세스에서 수자원 사용을 개선하고 화학 물질 사용량 감소를 위한 시스템에 꾸준히 투자하고 있습니다. 오스트리아 Wattens 소재 주요 제조 시설 폐수 처리 시스템은 크리스털 폴리싱 프로세스에서 발생하는 물 98% 및 크리스털 그라인딩 프로세스에서 발생하는 88%의 용수를 세척 및 재활용합니다.

또한 Wattens 소재 생산 시설은 냉각 윤활 회로를 사용해 크리스털 컷팅을 지원합니다. 회로는 1,200m3의 액체를 수용하며, 최적의 성능 및 안정성 보장을 위해 관련된 화학 물질을 신중하게 추가해야 합니다. 2015년부터 2021년까지 Swarovski는 사용 냉각 윤활유 양을 절반으로 감축했습니다. Swarovski는 또한 키트 에이전트 침전제 및 소포제를 비롯하여 프로세스에서 상당수의 화학 물질을 완전히, 또는 일부 제거할 수 있었으며, 인의 사용을 생략할 수 있는 부식 억제제를 새롭게 재설계했습니다. 

이 같은 개선 사항을 통해 생산량 감소가 아닌 혁신이라는 결과를 낳았으며, 함께 일하는 동료들에게도 안전이라는 이점을 제공했습니다.

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