Whether it’s thanks to COVID-19, thanks to Greta, or thanks to social justice warriors all over the Internet, sustainability is a big topic today no matter which way you look. Fast fashion is beginning to give way to a ‘buy less, buy better’ mentality. Cars are going green. Hotels and resorts are making it a norm to adopt eco-friendlier practices throughout the property, and not just areas within the public’s eye. And although there remains room for improvement, even food delivery operators have taken steps to reduce their reliance on disposables.
In the luxury Swiss watch industry where things usually happen 10 years later than everywhere else, sustainability actually entered the equation 10 years early. The Swiss really do love nature and are programmed to do everything they can to protect the environment. Which is why Swiss watch manufactories, particularly those built in the 21st century, make sure to design their new facilities around Minergie standards: careful use of resources, recycling heat and water, energy efficient, safety and comfort.
Also, every Swiss watch brand has its own corporate social responsibility initiative, many have several and ensure at least one relates to the environment. Using their worldwide network to spread the word and drive support for those causes, brands such as Rolex with its Awards for Enterprise lead the charge. Blancpain contributes to marine conservation via its Blancpain Ocean Commitment programme. Then there’s IWC and the Charles Darwin Foundation, Audemars Piguet reaches out through its Audemars Piguet Foundation, and there are many more.
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