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The Swatch Group AG

Common Name
The Swatch Group
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Luxury Goods
Employees
31,796
Ticker
UHR
Exchange
SIX Swiss Exchange
Description
The Swatch Group AG is the world's largest manufacturer of finished watches, headquartered in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, and founded in 1983 through the merger of ASUAG and SSIH to revitalize the Swiss...

The Swatch Group's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, The Swatch Group conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

Metric (tonnes)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
6,699a
8,111a
N/A
Total Waste Recovered
3,511a
N/AN/A
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
1,967a
2,165a
3,421a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
1,911a
N/AN/A
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a. The Swatch Group's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into The Swatch Group's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, The Swatch Group generated a total of 6,699metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 52.41% of The Swatch Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 47.59% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

The Swatch Group's Waste Recovery Rate

52%

How much of The Swatch Group's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, The Swatch Group reported a total waste generation of 6,699 metric tonnes, of which 52.41% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that The Swatch Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has The Swatch Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2025, The Swatch Group's total waste generation has decreased by 17.41%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

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The Swatch Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202502 k4 k6 k8 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into The Swatch Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, The Swatch Group generated a total of 6,699 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 29.36% of The Swatch Group's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.70.64% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

The Swatch Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2021202220232024202502.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How The Swatch Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2025, The Swatch Group's total waste generation has decreased by 17.41%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

a

Overall, The Swatch Group's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a

How does The Swatch Group treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, The Swatch Group reported that 1,967 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 29.36% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 35.08% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a

Breakdown of The Swatch Group's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(19.1%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(10.3%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(28.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(42.1%)
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