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Rolex

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Rolex SA, a prestigious Swiss luxury watchmaker, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1905, Rolex has established itself as a leader in the horology industry, renowned for its precision and craftsmanship. The company primarily operates in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with a strong presence in the luxury market. Rolex is celebrated for its iconic timepieces, including the Submariner, Daytona, and Datejust, each distinguished by innovative features such as waterproof cases and self-winding movements. The brand's commitment to quality and excellence has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a symbol of success and sophistication. With a legacy of pioneering advancements in watchmaking, Rolex continues to set the standard for luxury watches worldwide.

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Rolex's score of 31 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rolex's reported carbon emissions

Rolex SA, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, Rolex has established targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Rolex aims for a 25% reduction in its total Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability within the luxury goods sector. The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, indicating a comprehensive approach to emissions management. Rolex's initiatives demonstrate a proactive stance in addressing climate change, although further details on specific emissions figures would enhance transparency and accountability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rolex's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Rolex is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rolex is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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