創業者ダニエル・スワロフスキーが提唱した「責任ある地球市民として行動する」という先駆的な理念に基づき、私たちは125年以上にわたって環境への配慮をビジネスの中心に据えています。今日、これらの原則は私たちの指針として残されていますが、人間の活動によって引き起こされる損害を軽減するために、さらに前進する必要があることを認識しています。
当社のようなグローバル企業には、ビジネスのあり方を改革する義務があります。迅速かつ大胆に行動すれば、予想される最悪の事態を軽減できます。そのため、私たちは廃棄物や排出量の削減に努め、環境フットプリントを大幅に削減する対策を継続的に模索しています。
地球に焦点を当てたサステナビリティ戦略の柱について、以下の詳細を見る：温室効果ガス排出量、環境に配慮した素材、廃棄物と循環性。
当社のようなグローバル企業には、ビジネスのあり方を改革する義務があります。迅速かつ大胆に行動すれば、予想される最悪の事態を軽減できます。そのため、私たちは廃棄物や排出量の削減に努め、環境フットプリントを大幅に削減する対策を継続的に模索しています。
地球に焦点を当てたサステナビリティ戦略の柱について、以下の詳細を見る：温室効果ガス排出量、環境に配慮した素材、廃棄物と循環性。
温室効果ガス排出量
人為的な温室効果ガスが気候変動の最大の要因であることは、広く知られています。地球温暖化防止に貢献するため、私たちはScience Based Targetsイニシアティブ（SBTi）に参加し、明確に定義された排出量削減の道を進みます。
私たちは次のことを行います：
• 2019年を基準として、2030年までにスコープ1およびスコープ2の温室効果ガスの絶対量を47％、スコープ3の排出量を28％削減する。
私たちは次のことを行います：
• 2019年を基準として、2030年までにスコープ1およびスコープ2の温室効果ガスの絶対量を47％、スコープ3の排出量を28％削減する。
私たちのイニシアティブ
排出量の削減
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Science Based Targetsイニシアティブと連携し、2030年までにスコープ1および2の排出量を47％、スコープ3の排出量を28％削減するなど、私たちは意欲的な炭素排出量削減目標を設定しています。まず、二酸化炭素排出量を最も容易に削減できる事業分野を定義することから始めました。つまり、2019年以降、スコープ1および2の排出量を12％削減し、スコープ3の排出量を26％削減しています：
スコープ1および2の削減計画：
• エネルギー効率をさらに向上させるため、再生可能エネルギー、太陽光発電、ヒートポンプ、水素インフラ、貯蔵の可能性など、エネルギーインフラに投資する。
• ガラス溶解炉を含め、可能な限り電化を導入する。
• 再生可能エネルギー属性証明書を使用して、残りのエネルギー消費量を相殺する。
スコープ3の削減計画：
• 製品の材料効率を高め、一次金属からリサイクル金属に切り替える。
• グローバルハイブリッドワークポリシーを運用する（一部在宅勤務を含む）。
• サプライヤーと協力し、生産工程での再生可能エネルギーの利用を促進する。
• 航空貨物から海上貨物、鉄道貨物へと徐々に移行する。
スコープ1および2の削減計画：
• エネルギー効率をさらに向上させるため、再生可能エネルギー、太陽光発電、ヒートポンプ、水素インフラ、貯蔵の可能性など、エネルギーインフラに投資する。
• ガラス溶解炉を含め、可能な限り電化を導入する。
• 再生可能エネルギー属性証明書を使用して、残りのエネルギー消費量を相殺する。
スコープ3の削減計画：
• 製品の材料効率を高め、一次金属からリサイクル金属に切り替える。
• グローバルハイブリッドワークポリシーを運用する（一部在宅勤務を含む）。
• サプライヤーと協力し、生産工程での再生可能エネルギーの利用を促進する。
• 航空貨物から海上貨物、鉄道貨物へと徐々に移行する。
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
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.
Waste & Circularity
By combining our expertise with innovative new ideas, we can reduce waste and promote circularity.
We will:
• Partner with external experts to invest in sustainable innovation.
• Double our material efficiency by 2030.
• Transition our packaging to certified or recycled sources and make it recyclable by 2030.
• Transform our own operations to become 90% land-fill free with at least 70% of our waste being recycled or repurposed by 2030.
We will:
• Partner with external experts to invest in sustainable innovation.
• Double our material efficiency by 2030.
• Transition our packaging to certified or recycled sources and make it recyclable by 2030.
• Transform our own operations to become 90% land-fill free with at least 70% of our waste being recycled or repurposed by 2030.
Our Initiatives
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.
