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Swatch Group AG

Common Name
Swatch Group
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Luxury Goods
Employees
31,852
Ticker
UHR
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
The Swatch Group AG is a multinational holding company specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch movements, and related components. As the world's largest w...

Swatch Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Swatch Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Swatch Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Swatch Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2022
d. Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2021
d. Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Swatch Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSwatch Group amounted to61,789metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Swatch Groupincreased by 25.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Swatch Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e-16%+29%-11%-1%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Swatch Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Swatch Group were 17,002 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Swatch Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Swatch Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year(2023), Swatch Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are Swatch Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Swatch Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,052 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 44,787 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Swatch Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Swatch Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 43.18% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does Swatch Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Swatch Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Swatch Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Swatch Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Swatch Group reported 1,218,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Swatch Group includes a breakdown across 14of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Swatch Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e+819%-9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Swatch Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Swatch Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,218,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 96.96%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.04%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Swatch Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Swatch Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Swatch Group disclose?

In 2024, Swatch Group reported emissions for 14 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Swatch Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Swatch Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 728,000 tCOâ‚‚e(59.77%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 201,000 tCOâ‚‚e(16.5%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 107,000 tCOâ‚‚e(8.78%)

Swatch Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(8.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(59.8%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(16.5%)

Insights into Swatch Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Swatch Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,002 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 7,437 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.29 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Swatch Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

102005,000100,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CLLVMHYear: 2024Scope 1: 117,510 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,121Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MWatches of Switzerland GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,931Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MCapri HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,170Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MPandoraYear: 2024Scope 1: 910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,415Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MChow Tai Fook Jewellery GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,522Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MOn HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,175Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MGuess?Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,995Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MCCChow Sang Sang Holdings InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,726Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MCalida HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 255Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MMobilezone HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,110Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MVetropack HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 528,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 930Scope 1 Intensity: 568.55 tCO2e/$MCompagnie Financiere RichemontYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,075 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,866Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MAmcorYear: 2024Scope 1: 430,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,640Scope 1 Intensity: 31.52 tCO2e/$MBurberry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,184Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MAutoneum HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,472 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,583Scope 1 Intensity: 42.00 tCO2e/$MPradaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,704 tCO2eRevenue: $M 51,620Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MFenix Outdoor InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,808Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MAptivYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,995 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,713Scope 1 Intensity: 0.81 tCO2e/$MChristian DiorYear: 2024Scope 1: 117,510 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,121Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MKeringYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,892Scope 1 Intensity: 1.74 tCO2e/$MTitan CompanyYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,057Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MSIG GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,270Scope 1 Intensity: 6.15 tCO2e/$MKalyan Jewellers IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,336 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,931Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MSignet JewelersYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,704Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MLLLaopu GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 17 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,268Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MSwatch GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,437Scope 1 Intensity: 2.29 tCO2e/$M

How does Swatch Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Swatch Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.29 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.76, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Swatch Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Swatch Group ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Swatch Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Swatch Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Swatch Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,279,789 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.41% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Swatch Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.5%.a

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