Swatch Group, a renowned Swiss watchmaker, is headquartered in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1983, the company revolutionised the watch industry with its innovative and affordable timepieces, becoming a key player in the global market. Swatch is primarily engaged in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of watches and jewellery, with a focus on combining artistic flair with cutting-edge technology.
The brand is celebrated for its unique plastic watches, which offer vibrant designs and exceptional durability, appealing to a diverse audience. Swatch has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the Swatch Art Special series, showcasing collaborations with contemporary artists. With a strong market position, Swatch continues to lead in the fashion watch segment, consistently pushing the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship.
+16 vs industry average
Swatch’s score of 35 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Swatch's reported carbon emissions
**Swatch Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments** Swatch, headquartered in CH, reported a total of approximately 1.26 billion kg CO2e for its 2024 financial year. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. For the 2024 reporting year, Swatch's breakdown includes: * **Scope 1:** Approximately 17 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 2 (Market-based):** Approximately 26 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 3:** Approximately 1.22 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at about 728 million kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2023, Swatch's total emissions were approximately 1.38 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for the vast majority at about 1.33 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2023 were approximately 52 million kg CO2e (market-based). **Key Climate Commitments and Targets:** Swatch has established several reduction targets, primarily focused on stationary emissions and electricity consumption: * **Stationary Emissions:** Swatch aims to reduce stationary emissions by 35% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2040. This target is based on a 2021 baseline. * **Electricity Emissions:** The company has a near-term target to reduce emissions from electricity consumption by 50% by 2030. Longer-term goals include a 5% reduction by 2040 and net-zero by 2050. These electricity targets are also measured against a 2021 baseline. The company's disclosures are sourced from "The Swatch Group AG", with no indication of data cascading from a parent organisation. Swatch's reporting for the 2024 financial year indicates that their emissions data and reduction targets are publicly available, with some data points being sourced from their Sustainability Report (SR24 and SR23).
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Swatch’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2040
100% reduction in Scope 1
Reduce stationary emissions to 35% by 2030 and to 0 by 2040. (This category includes consumption of heating oil, gas and wood for heat produ…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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