超過 125 年來，關心環境一直是我們企業的核心，在我們創辦人Daniel Swarovski 的開創性原則推動之下，成為負責任的全球公民。直至今日，這些原則仍然是我們的行事指引，但我們意識到必須進一步減輕人類活動造成的損害。
像我們這樣的全球企業有責任重塑經營方式。如果我們迅速且大膽地行動，仍然可減輕最嚴重的預期影響。這就是為什麼我們正在努力減少我們的廢棄物和溫室氣體排放，不斷尋求實施作法，以有意義的方式來減少我們的環境足跡。
瞭解更多關於我們針對地球永續發展策略的三大支柱：溫室氣體排放；環保材料；廢棄物和循環利用。
像我們這樣的全球企業有責任重塑經營方式。如果我們迅速且大膽地行動，仍然可減輕最嚴重的預期影響。這就是為什麼我們正在努力減少我們的廢棄物和溫室氣體排放，不斷尋求實施作法，以有意義的方式來減少我們的環境足跡。
瞭解更多關於我們針對地球永續發展策略的三大支柱：溫室氣體排放；環保材料；廢棄物和循環利用。
溫室氣體排放
眾所周知，人造溫室氣體是造成氣候不穩定的最大因素。為了在限制全球暖化方面盡一份力，我們加入了「科學基礎減碳目標倡議」(SBTi)，以遵循明確的路徑來減少排放量。
我們將：
• 從 2019 年 (基準年) 開始到 2030 年，減少範圍 1 和範圍 2 的溫室氣體排放 47%，減少範圍 3 溫室氣體排放 28%。
我們將：
• 從 2019 年 (基準年) 開始到 2030 年，減少範圍 1 和範圍 2 的溫室氣體排放 47%，減少範圍 3 溫室氣體排放 28%。
我們提倡的計畫
減少排放量
Title:
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。
能源效益
Title:
太陽能發電
我們致力於提高能源效率、減少溫室氣體排放，同時盡可能轉用再生能源，我們的目標是在製造地點及行政辦公室擴大使用太陽能光電。在奧地利的華登斯，我們安裝了第二座大型太陽能光電系統，提供 300 千瓦峰值 (kWp)，覆蓋面積達 1,600 平方公尺。我們先前在泰國的製造場地安裝了 1400kWp 系統，在印度安裝了太陽能屋頂熱水系統，目前還有更多的太陽能光電裝置正在籌備中。
玻璃融熔爐設計研究
我們配合專門從事玻璃與玻璃陶瓷的跨國玻璃公司展開設計研究，測試是否只使用電力即可熔化我們的聚合物。研究顯示，使用 90% 的電力可熔化聚合物，這代表我們可在此過程大量減少煤氣的使用。我們正在研擬概念以解決剩餘 10% 的能源使用問題。一旦我們達成此一目標，我們將能夠利用 100% 再生能源來熔化大量聚合物，這對於減少 Swarovski 水晶的碳足跡而言，是重要的里程碑。
我們致力於提高能源效率、減少溫室氣體排放，同時盡可能轉用再生能源，我們的目標是在製造地點及行政辦公室擴大使用太陽能光電。在奧地利的華登斯，我們安裝了第二座大型太陽能光電系統，提供 300 千瓦峰值 (kWp)，覆蓋面積達 1,600 平方公尺。我們先前在泰國的製造場地安裝了 1400kWp 系統，在印度安裝了太陽能屋頂熱水系統，目前還有更多的太陽能光電裝置正在籌備中。
玻璃融熔爐設計研究
我們配合專門從事玻璃與玻璃陶瓷的跨國玻璃公司展開設計研究，測試是否只使用電力即可熔化我們的聚合物。研究顯示，使用 90% 的電力可熔化聚合物，這代表我們可在此過程大量減少煤氣的使用。我們正在研擬概念以解決剩餘 10% 的能源使用問題。一旦我們達成此一目標，我們將能夠利用 100% 再生能源來熔化大量聚合物，這對於減少 Swarovski 水晶的碳足跡而言，是重要的里程碑。
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.
