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Swatch

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Swatch's score of 31 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swatch's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Swatch reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,148,978,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 sources. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions amounted to about 17,931,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 34,047,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 1,097,000,000 kg CO2e, originated from Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. Over the years, Swatch has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 1,148,978,000 kg CO2e, which remained consistent with the 2023 figures. However, the company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. In summary, while Swatch has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, further details on specific reduction commitments or initiatives are not available. The company continues to operate from its headquarters in Switzerland (CH), focusing on transparency in its emissions reporting.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swatch's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Swatch is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Swatch is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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