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Propiedades de lujo en Zúrich: mercado de bienes raíces residenciales: los precios se mantienen estables después de un período de crecimiento

  • Precio máximos de 35.000 francos suizos (aprox. 35.000 euros) por metro cuadrado
  • Tendencia sostenida al alza para apartamentos urbanos modernos y mansiones históricas

Hamburgo / Zúrich, 18 de enero de 2022. Zúrich se encuentra entre las ciudades del mundo que ofrecen la mayor calidad de vida. Como uno de los principales centros financieros y económicos de Europa, la ciudad atrae a muchos compradores privados e inversores institucionales. Con una población que ahora alcanza los 440.000 habitantes, en la actualidad vive más gente que nunca en Zúrich. “En el tercer trimestre de 2022, los precios de las propiedades residenciales en Zúrich solo aumentaron ligeramente (+0,6 %) con respecto al mismo trimestre del año pasado. En vista de la continua demanda de compradores nacionales e internacionales, junto con la oferta extremadamente limitada de propiedades en ubicaciones privilegiadas, esperamos que los precios se estabilicen en un máximo en 2023”, dice Axel Kühn, socio licenciatario de Engel & Völkers Zurich Paradeplatz & Oerlikon. El precio medio por metro cuadrado de los apartamentos del segmento de lujo está actualmente entre 22.000 y 35.000 francos suizos (aprox. 22.000 a 35.000 euros). El precio medio de venta de mansiones y viviendas unifamiliares con interiores habitables de unos 300 metros cuadrados es de 9 millones de francos suizos (aprox. 9 millones de euros). El crecimiento constante de la población seguirá impulsando este exceso de demanda, lo que significa que, a pesar de las perspectivas económicas actuales y el aumento de las tasas de interés, se puede esperar que los precios se mantengan estables en el centro de la ciudad, en ubicaciones privilegiadas y en las regiones circundantes. La alta calidad de vida, la diversa gama de ofertas culturales e instituciones educativas y la proximidad a las montañas hacen de Zúrich una atractiva residencia principal. Junto con los bancos tradicionales y las compañías de seguros, muchas empresas tecnológicas y nuevas empresas han trasladado recientemente su sede a Zúrich. Esta tendencia por sí sola significará que el atractivo de la ciudad como lugar para vivir y trabajar seguirá aumentando.

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Los atractivos factores de ubicación y un alto nivel de vida atraen a compradores internacionales

Alrededor de 120.000 empresas tienen su sede en Zúrich, formando una red dinámica de grandes corporaciones internacionales, empresas medianas innovadoras y pequeñas empresas altamente especializadas. “La floreciente escena de empresas emergentes da un impulso adicional a su estatus como centro de negocios, lo que a su vez está impulsando a muchos jóvenes talentos y una fuerza laboral altamente calificada de todo el mundo a establecerse aquí y, después de las experiencias iniciales de alquiler, actuar en consecuencia”. sus planes de compra a largo plazo”, dice Lars Keller, socio licenciatario de Engel & Völkers Zurich & Zurichberg. Si bien los clientes nacionales representan alrededor del 75 por ciento del mercado inmobiliario, el 25 por ciento de todas las transacciones inmobiliarias en Zúrich ahora se pueden atribuir a compradores extranjeros que viven en Suiza, y esta cifra va en aumento. La mayoría de los posibles compradores proceden de Alemania, la Unión del Benelux, el Reino Unido, Francia, Italia, Europa del Este y Escandinavia.

Los mejores precios para propiedades residenciales en ubicaciones de ladera en el lago de Zúrich

Entre los lugares más exclusivos se encuentran Fluntern y Hottingen al pie del Zurichberg. Estos dos vecindarios residenciales se encuentran al este del centro histórico de la ciudad y combinan los beneficios de la vida suburbana con el lujo de un amplio entorno natural. Las muchas oportunidades para correr y andar en bicicleta de montaña hacen que este lugar sea particularmente popular entre los clientes que disfrutan de un estilo de vida deportivo y activo. Las propiedades históricas en grandes parcelas con magníficos jardines y vistas despejadas al lago de Zúrich y los Alpes tienen una gran demanda aquí. En 2022, solo una pequeña cantidad de propiedades de este calibre cambiaron de manos por decenas de millones. Se alcanzaron precios máximos por metro cuadrado de más de 33 000 francos suizos (aprox. 33 000 euros) para apartamentos de alta gama.

El barrio de Enge está situado al suroeste del centro de la ciudad. Las propiedades residenciales aquí están ubicadas sobre una ladera salpicada de grandes parques llenos de árboles maduros. Esta zona es especialmente popular entre las familias jóvenes debido a que se encuentra a poca distancia del centro de negocios de Zúrich y de los lugares para bañarse junto al lago. En 2022, las casas adosadas se vendieron aquí por hasta 10 millones de francos suizos (aprox. 10,1 millones de euros). El precio máximo por metro cuadrado de los apartamentos tipo loft llegaba a los 24.500 francos suizos (aprox. 24.500 euros).

Höngg se encuentra sobre el río Limmat en las laderas del “Käferberg”. Gracias a su ubicación orientada al sur con vistas al centro de la ciudad, el lago de Zúrich y el valle de Limmat, este barrio es muy buscado por familias y viajeros. Los residentes aquí también valoran la proximidad a las áreas recreativas locales de Waidberg/Käferberg, así como las cómodas conexiones de transporte al centro de la ciudad y al aeropuerto de Zúrich, al que se puede llegar en solo 15 minutos en coche. En 2022, las mansiones en Höngg se vendieron por un promedio de 4 a 5 millones de francos suizos (aprox. 4 a 5 millones de euros).

Zurich West es el antiguo barrio industrial y uno de los distritos emergentes de la ciudad. Este distrito de moda tiene un estilo alternativo cautivador y crea un contraste arquitectónico con el pintoresco casco antiguo. Una gran cantidad de diferentes cafés, vibrantes tiendas de artesanía y boutiques de segunda mano se suman al encanto de Zúrich Oeste. Esta zona de la ciudad es particularmente popular entre estudiantes y jóvenes emprendedores. Los precios máximos por metro cuadrado para los apartamentos de dominio absoluto aquí en 2022 alcanzaron los 23 500 francos suizos (aprox. 23 500 euros).

Perspectivas de bienes raíces de lujo: área económica próspera para salvaguardar precios altos

Nuevos proyectos de construcción como “Europaallee” justo al lado de la estación principal de trenes de Zúrich, el complejo residencial “Käferholz” con más de 200 apartamentos premium de dominio absoluto y “Hamberger Park” con apartamentos de lujo están jugando su papel en la evolución estructural en curso del ciudad y atraer a corporaciones de renombre como Google. Zúrich se está volviendo cada vez más cosmopolita con la afluencia de expatriados que la acompaña, sin perder nada de su herencia histórica como centro de cultura. Los aumentos sostenidos de los precios en los últimos años demuestran que el mercado inmobiliario regional de Suiza está experimentando un crecimiento estable. Para 2023, se espera que los precios se estabilicen en un máximo. “Gracias a su valor estable, las propiedades residenciales en Zúrich y sus alrededores son una inversión sólida y preparada para el futuro”, dice Kerstin Kühn, socio licenciatario de Engel & Völkers Zurich Paradeplatz & Oerlikon, quien luego hace una recomendación: “Céntrese en las propiedades en comunidades bien desarrolladas en áreas suburbanas o rurales que ofrecen espacio para establecer una oficina en el hogar o, alternativamente, enfocarse en micro-apartamentos en el centro de la ciudad”.

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Classic mansion in Wollishofen

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Situada en el corazón del barrio Wollishofen de Zúrich, Engel & Völkers tiene actualmente a la venta esta mansión histórica que data de 1895 (precio a consultar). La propiedad se encuentra en una parcela de unos 2.000 metros cuadrados, con un total de 15 habitaciones repartidas en tres plantas. La mansión es impresionante por sus detalles refinados que incluyen pisos de parquet originales, techos de estuco restaurados y papel tapiz de seda especialmente hecho. (Fuente de la imagen: Engel & Völkers Zurich Paradeplatz)

Exclusive freehold apartment on the Sonnenberg

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Situado en el “Sonnenberg”, este exclusivo apartamento está a la venta por 4,3 millones de francos suizos (aprox. 4,4 millones de euros). El apartamento de 2,5 habitaciones está ubicado en un edificio con cinco unidades residenciales en total. Ofrece comodidades de última generación en sus interiores, que abarcan 113 metros cuadrados. La propiedad también cuenta con una gran terraza cubierta y, gracias a su orientación suroeste, es ideal para los propietarios que buscan disfrutar de una vista panorámica de la ciudad y los viñedos de los alrededores. (Fuente de la imagen: Engel & Völkers Zurich Zurichberg)

Porsche is the most valuable luxury brand according to Brand Finance

Porsche es la marca de lujo más valiosa según Brand Finance

  • Porsche sigue siendo la marca de lujo más valiosa del mundo, valorada en 33.700 millones de dólares, seguida por Louis Vuitton (23.400 millones de dólares).
  • Ferrari es la marca de lujo más fuerte del mundo con una calificación AAA+, mientras que Lamborghini y Aston Martin aceleran la fortaleza de su marca.
  • The Ritz-Carlton duplica su valor y se convierte en la marca de lujo de más rápido crecimiento en valor de marca.
  • Estée Lauder entra en el top ten de los más valiosos y Dior y Dolce & Gabbana muestran un valor de marca impresionante.

Access the full Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 report here

Madrid, 5 de octubre de 2022.- Porsche sigue siendo la marca de lujo y premium más valiosa del mundo, valorada en 33.700 millones de dólares según el último informe Luxury & Premium 50 2022 de Brand Finance, la consultora independiente líder en valoración de marcas que cumplen con ISO 10668 e ISO 20671 sobre el tema, que analiza las 50 marcas de lujo y premium más valiosas del mundo.

Porsche (cuyo valor de marca ha caído un 2% a 33.700 millones de dólares) se ha mantenido en el primer lugar un año más como la marca de lujo y premium más valiosa del mundo. El liderazgo de Porsche en el segmento de lujo y premium es una buena noticia para la marca, que acaba de ser escindida por su propietario, el Grupo Volkswagen, en una oferta pública inicial en la Bolsa de Valores de Frankfurt.

Cada año, la consultora líder en valoración de marcas, Brand Finance, valora 5000 de las marcas más importantes del mundo y publica más de 100 informes que clasifican las marcas en todas las industrias y países. Las 50 marcas de lujo y premium más valiosas y sólidas se incluyen en el ranking anual Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022.

Alex Haigh, director de Brand Finance, dijo: “La nueva oferta pública inicial de Porsche muestra el valor de una marca de una manera muy visceral, muy similar a la escisión de Ferrari liderada por Sergio Marchionne hace años. Tenía mucho sentido extraer valor. escondido dentro del grupo Volkswagen, especialmente cuando se trata de una marca de lujo icónica como Porsche, que puede generar tales retornos en comparación con otras marcas en la cartera”.

Louis Vuitton es la segunda marca de lujo y premium más valiosa, valorada en 23.400 millones de dólares.

Louis Vuitton (el valor de la marca aumentó un 58 % hasta los 23 400 millones de dólares) se benefició del aumento del gasto en artículos de lujo durante el período de la pandemia, especialmente en China. Las restricciones relacionadas con el covid-19 beneficiaron a Louis Vuitton, ya que los consumidores redirigieron sus gastos de viajes, hospitalidad y servicios hacia productos de lujo de alta gama.

Louis Vuitton ahora está tratando de administrar su marca a través de sólidas campañas de marketing digital enfocadas en atraer nuevas bases de clientes, mientras mantiene una herencia de marca impregnada de una rica historia. Por otro lado, el minorista de lujo español Loewe, cuyo valor de marca ha aumentado un 7%, se enfrenta a retos similares, ya que ha establecido múltiples canales de comunicación con sus clientes, online y presencial.

Pilar Alonso Ulloa, Directora General Iberia (España, Portugal) y Sudamérica comentó: “LOEWE representa a España en este ranking desde 2018. El valor de la marca ha ido creciendo año tras año, sin embargo, su fuerza se ha visto mermada en los últimos dos años. . Es una de las 10 marcas más valoradas por los consumidores en España que destacan la familiaridad de la marca frente a otras del sector”.

Ferrari es la marca de lujo y premium más fuerte del mundo con una calificación AAA+

Además de calcular el valor de la marca, Brand Finance también determina la fuerza relativa de las marcas a través de un cuadro de mando integral de métricas que evalúan el gasto en marketing, el valor de la marca y el rendimiento comercial (resultados comerciales). Con la certificación ISO 20671, la Evaluación del valor de las partes interesadas de Brand Finance incorpora datos originales de investigación de mercado de más de 100 000 encuestados en más de 35 países y en casi 30 industrias.

Ferrari (cuyo valor de marca ha caído un 13 % hasta los 8000 millones de dólares estadounidenses) es una de las marcas más reconocidas del mundo y es la marca de lujo más fuerte del mundo, con una puntuación en el Brand Strength Index (BSI) de 90,9 sobre 100 y una élite Calificación AAA+.

Un atributo importante de la marca Ferrari son sus icónicos motores de combustión interna. Por lo tanto, la próxima migración a los vehículos eléctricos representa tanto un desafío como una oportunidad para la marca, que tiene como objetivo fabricar su primer vehículo totalmente eléctrico para 2025 y espera que los vehículos eléctricos representen el 40% de su oferta de productos para 2030.

Louis Vuitton es la segunda marca de lujo y premium más valiosa, valorada en 23.400 millones de dólares.

Louis Vuitton (el valor de la marca aumentó un 58 % hasta los 23 400 millones de dólares) se benefició del aumento del gasto en artículos de lujo durante el período de la pandemia, especialmente en China. Las restricciones relacionadas con el covid-19 beneficiaron a Louis Vuitton, ya que los consumidores redirigieron sus gastos de viajes, hospitalidad y servicios hacia productos de lujo de alta gama.

Louis Vuitton ahora está tratando de administrar su marca a través de sólidas campañas de marketing digital enfocadas en atraer nuevas bases de clientes, mientras mantiene una herencia de marca impregnada de una rica historia. Por otro lado, el minorista de lujo español Loewe, cuyo valor de marca ha aumentado un 7%, se enfrenta a retos similares, ya que ha establecido múltiples canales de comunicación con sus clientes, online y presencial.

Pilar Alonso Ulloa, Directora General Iberia (España, Portugal) y Sudamérica comentó: “LOEWE representa a España en este ranking desde 2018. El valor de la marca ha ido creciendo año tras año, sin embargo, su fuerza se ha visto mermada en los últimos dos años. . Es una de las 10 marcas más valoradas por los consumidores en España que destacan la familiaridad de la marca frente a otras del sector”.

Ferrari es la marca de lujo y premium más fuerte del mundo con una calificación AAA+

Además de calcular el valor de la marca, Brand Finance también determina la fuerza relativa de las marcas a través de un cuadro de mando integral de métricas que evalúan el gasto en marketing, el valor de la marca y el rendimiento comercial (resultados comerciales). Con la certificación ISO 20671, la Evaluación del valor de las partes interesadas de Brand Finance incorpora datos originales de investigación de mercado de más de 100 000 encuestados en más de 35 países y en casi 30 industrias.

Ferrari (cuyo valor de marca ha caído un 13 % hasta los 8000 millones de dólares estadounidenses) es una de las marcas más reconocidas del mundo y es la marca de lujo más fuerte del mundo, con una puntuación en el Brand Strength Index (BSI) de 90,9 sobre 100 y una élite Calificación AAA+.

Un atributo importante de la marca Ferrari son sus icónicos motores de combustión interna. Por lo tanto, la próxima migración a los vehículos eléctricos representa tanto un desafío como una oportunidad para la marca, que tiene como objetivo fabricar su primer vehículo totalmente eléctrico para 2025 y espera que los vehículos eléctricos representen el 40% de su oferta de productos para 2030.

Access the full Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 report here

Cada año, Brand Finance pone a prueba a 5000 de las marcas más importantes, evalúa su fortaleza y cuantifica su valor, y publica casi 100 informes, clasificando marcas en todas las industrias y países. Las 50 marcas más valiosas del sector lujo y premium se incluyen en el ranking BBrand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 ranking..

La clasificación completa, explicaciones adicionales, gráficos e infografías, más información sobre la metodología, así como definiciones de términos clave están disponibles en el Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 report.

El valor de la marca se entiende como el beneficio económico neto que el propietario de una marca lograría al otorgar la licencia de la marca en el mercado abierto. La fortaleza de la marca es la efectividad del desempeño de una marca en medidas intangibles en relación con sus competidores. Vea a continuación una explicación completa de nuestra metodología.

Porsche is the most valuable luxury brand according to Brand Finance

Porsche is the most valuable luxury brand according to Brand Finance

  • Porsche remains the world’s most valuable luxury brand, valued at US$33.7 billion followed by Louis Vuitton ($23.4 billion).
  • Ferrari is the strongest luxury brand in the world with a AAA+ rating while Lamborghini and Aston Martin accelerate their brand strength.
  • The Ritz-Carlton doubles in value and becomes the fastest growing luxury brand in brand value.
  • Estée Lauder enters the top ten of the most valuable and Dior and Dolce & Gabbana display impressive brand value.

Access the full Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 report here

Madrid, October 5, 2022.- Porsche remains the most valuable luxury and premium brand in the world, valued at US$33.7 billion according to the latest Luxury & Premium 50 2022 report by Brand Finance , the leading independent valuation consultancy for brands that comply with ISO 10668 and ISO 20671 on the subject, which analyzes the 50 most valuable luxury and premium brands in the world.

Porsche (whose brand value has fallen by 2% to US$33.7 billion) has remained in first place for another year as the most valuable luxury and premium brand in the world. Porsche’s leadership in the luxury and premium segment is good news for the brand, which has just been spun off by its owner, the Volkswagen Group , in an initial public offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Each year, leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance values ​​5,000 of the world’s biggest brands and publishes over 100 reports ranking brands across all industries and countries. The 50 most valuable and strongest luxury and premium brands are included in the annual Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 ranking.

Alex Haigh, Head of Brand Finance , said: “Porsche’s new IPO shows the value of a brand in a very visceral way, much like the Sergio Marchionne-led spin-off of Ferrari years ago. It made a lot of sense to extract value hidden within the Volkswagen group, especially when it comes to an iconic luxury brand like Porsche, which can generate such returns compared to other brands in the portfolio.”

Louis Vuitton is the second most valuable luxury and premium brand, valued at US$23.4 billion

Louis Vuitton (brand value up 58% to $23.4 billion) benefited from increased spending on luxury goods during the pandemic period, especially in China. Covid-19 related restrictions benefited Louis Vuitton as consumers redirected their spending away from travel, hospitality and services towards high-end luxury products.

Louis Vuitton is now trying to manage its brand through strong digital marketing campaigns focused on attracting new customer bases, while maintaining a brand heritage steeped in rich history. On the other hand, the Spanish luxury retailer Loewe, whose brand value has increased by 7%, faces similar challenges, since it has established multiple channels of communication with its customers, online and face-to-face.

Pilar Alonso Ulloa, Managing Director Iberia (Spain, Portugal) and South America commented: “LOEWE has represented Spain in this ranking since 2018. The value of the brand has been growing year after year, however its strength has been diminished in the last two years. . It is one of the top 10 brands most considered by consumers in Spain that highlight the familiarity of the brand compared to others in the sector”.

Ferrari is the strongest luxury and premium brand in the world with a AAA+ rating

In addition to calculating brand equity, Brand Finance also determines the relative strength of brands through a balanced scorecard of metrics that assess marketing spend, brand equity, and business performance (business results). Certified to ISO 20671, Brand Finance’s Stakeholder Value Assessment incorporates original market research data from more than 100,000 respondents in more than 35 countries and across nearly 30 industries.  

Ferrari (whose brand value has fallen by 13% to US$8.0 billion) is one of the world’s most recognizable brands and is the world’s strongest luxury brand, with a score in the Brand Strength Index (BSI) of 90.9 out of 100 and an elite AAA+ rating.

An important attribute of the Ferrari brand is its iconic internal combustion engines. The upcoming migration to electric vehicles therefore represents both a challenge and an opportunity for the brand, which aims to manufacture its first fully electric vehicle by 2025 and expects electric vehicles to account for 40% of its product offering by 2030.

The Ritz-Carlton is the world’s fastest growing luxury and premium brand, doubling in value this year

The Ritz-Carlton (whose brand value has doubled to US$1.1 billion) is the world’s fastest growing luxury hotel brand. Its brand value has increased 112% this year, coinciding with the reopening of travel in much of the world. The rise in brand value can be attributed to their impressive revenue per available room that they have reopened after the pandemic. The Ritz-Carlton, part of the Marriott Group , has built an extremely strong brand, with a brand strength index that has increased from 79.6 to 83.2 out of 100, earning a AAA brand rating.

InterContinental luxury hotel brand value (brand value down 1% to $1.5bn) dipped slightly, with significant concern over potential delays in reopening services in key market of InterContinental, China. Despite going through one of the toughest periods the hospitality industry has ever faced, InterContinental remains focused on delivering on its “True Hospitality for Good” brand promise.

Despite the overall drop in brand value, both Lamborghini (whose brand value is down 4%, to $1.9 billion) and Aston Martin (whose brand value is down 18%, to the US $1.1 trillion) have drawn up new sustainability-focused roadmaps that already appear to be having a positive impact on their brand perception.

Dior and Dolce & Gabbana post impressive brand equity

Dior (brand value up 19% to $9.0bn) saw huge global success with its Sauvage fragrance, and the brand returned to growth after the pandemic-induced disruption. Dolce & Gabbana (brand value up 55% to $1.4 billion) is known for its distinctive personality. The Italian brand is in the process of creating Dolce & Gabbana Beauty , which in January 2023 will assume 100% control of the manufacture, sale and distribution of its fragrance and makeup products.

Estée Lauder manages to enter the top ten in brand value

Estée Lauder (brand value up 39% to $7.9 billion) has grown rapidly this year and has recently benefited from increased sales at airports, among other channels, due to the recovery of the tourism sector worldwide, and seems to have made good use of it. The brand has other significant growth opportunities, including its bid to acquire luxury fashion house Tom Ford for $3bn in what would become the largest acquisition deal to date.

Access the full Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 report here

Every year, Brand Finance puts 5,000 of the biggest brands to the test, assessing their strength and quantifying their value, and publishes nearly 100 reports, ranking brands across industries and countries. The 50 most valuable brands in the luxury and premium sector are included in the Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 ranking.

The full ranking, additional explanations, charts and infographics, more information on the methodology, as well as definitions of key terms are available in the Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2022 report.

Brand value is understood as the net economic benefit that a brand owner would achieve by licensing the brand on the open market. Brand strength is the effectiveness of a brand’s performance on intangible measures relative to its competitors. See below for a full explanation of our methodology.

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publica informe de sostenibilidad 2022 e introduce nuevos proyectos ambientales comunitarios Asesora Gisele Büendchen

Chaffhausen, 26 de julio de 2022 – IWC Schaffhausen publica hoy la cuarta edición de su Informe de sostenibilidad. El Informe presenta un prólogo de la ecologista y supermodelo Gisele Bündchen, la recién nombrada Asesora de Proyectos Ambientales y Comunitarios de IWC. Además de delinear el progreso del fabricante suizo de relojes de lujo hacia sus objetivos de sostenibilidad para 2022, el Informe analiza la ambiciosa hoja de ruta de la empresa para el futuro y su nuevo objetivo rector ‘Ingeniería más allá del tiempo’.

UN PROPÓSITO COMPARTIDO: COLABORACIÓN CON GISELE BÜNDCHEN 

IWC da la bienvenida a la ecologista y supermodelo Gisele Bündchen como la primera asesora de proyectos ambientales y comunitarios de la marca. Desde 2009, Gisele se ha desempeñado como Embajadora de Buena Voluntad del Programa Ambiental de las Naciones Unidas, comprometiéndose con causas que defienden la biodiversidad y la vida silvestre. Ha sido honrada por la Universidad de Harvard y UCLA por su compromiso de larga data con los problemas ambientales.

Cuando IWC llevó a cabo el análisis de materialidad para su último Informe, identificaron la Biodiversidad y las Comunidades como dos áreas cruciales para acelerar sus esfuerzos. Gisele aportará su experiencia con estas causas y su pasión por proteger el planeta a los proyectos de sostenibilidad de IWC. También apoyará al fabricante suizo de relojes de lujo identificando iniciativas en las que trabajar en el futuro.

Al comentar sobre la asociación con IWC, Gisele declaró: “Estoy emocionada de asociarme con IWC en nuestro propósito compartido de proteger nuestro planeta. Nuestros viajes de sustentabilidad comenzaron cuando nos dimos cuenta de que teníamos la responsabilidad de hacer más. Que podamos usar nuestras voces e influencia para tener un impacto positivo en el medio ambiente y la sociedad. Espero trabajar junto con IWC para ayudar a dejar un futuro mejor para las generaciones venideras”.

“Con Gisele tenemos a alguien que comparte nuestro propósito y determinación de impactar un cambio real en el medio ambiente y la sociedad. Nos sentimos honrados de tenerla a bordo mientras continuamos nuestro viaje de sostenibilidad. En IWC siempre nos hemos mantenido en los más altos estándares cuando se trata de desempeñar nuestro papel para preservar el mundo para las generaciones futuras. La experiencia, la dedicación y el alcance global de Gisele ayudarán a abrir nuevas posibilidades para que tengamos un impacto positivo en el medio ambiente y las comunidades de todo el mundo”.

Franziska Gsell, CMO de IWC Schaffhausen

PROGRESO EN LAS METAS DE SOSTENIBILIDAD DE IWC PARA 2022 

IWC comenzó su viaje de sostenibilidad hace más de una década y la precisión, la pasión y la persistencia que se dedican a su relojería ayudan a impulsar sus esfuerzos de sostenibilidad. Los relojes producidos por IWC son sostenibles por defecto, apreciados y transmitidos a la próxima generación. En 2020, la Compañía se fijó nueve metas para cumplir en 2022. A pesar de la pandemia, ha logrado muchas de sus metas y ha avanzado considerablemente en otras.

  • Logró la certificación de Cadena de Custodia (CoC) de RJC para componentes de relojes: un estándar voluntario que certifica que el oro y el platino utilizados en su cadena de suministro son rastreables y de origen responsable;
  • Cambió a comprar energía 100% renovable a nivel mundial;
  • Mantuvo una certificación ‘Great Place to Work®’;
  • Logró la certificación EQUAL-SALARY en Suiza;
  • Desarrolló y puso a prueba un plan para eventos sostenibles.
  • Desarrollé e implementé una estrategia de TI más sostenible, enfocándome en nuestro hardware.

IWC está en camino de lograr lo siguiente para fines de 2022:

  • Eliminar gradualmente la compra de productos forestales no certificados por el FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) (por ejemplo, papel, cartón, madera, muebles);
  • Duplicar las horas anuales de voluntariado corporativo de IWC en comparación con la referencia de 2020;
  • Duplicar el número de mujeres en puestos directivos en comparación con la línea de base de 2017.

En otros desarrollos clave desde 2020, IWC:

  • Lanzamiento de las correas TimberTex™ en 2021: fabricadas en Italia, estas correas utilizan un 80 % de fibras de origen vegetal, obtenidas de forma sostenible de bosques europeos;
  • Eliminados los plásticos de un solo uso en sus sedes y boutiques; y
  • Continuó asociándose con organizaciones de todo el mundo, como Laureus Sport for Good y Save the Children, para impulsar el cambio social.

“Seguimos avanzando en nuestro camino hacia la sostenibilidad, siempre preguntándonos qué más podemos hacer en materia de innovación de materiales, uso de energía e impacto social para ser aún más sostenibles. Entendemos profundamente nuestra responsabilidad de reducir nuestro impacto en el medio ambiente, de trabajar por una sociedad más equitativa y de demostrar que el lujo no tiene por qué significar exceso. Ni ser excesivo.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO de IWC Schaffhausen

PRESENTAMOS MIRATEX™, UNA ALTERNATIVA AVANZADA AL CUERO A BASE DE PLANTAS 

Tras la introducción de las correas TimberTex a base de papel en 2021, IWC se enorgullece de anunciar el lanzamiento de sus revolucionarias correas MiraTex™, una novedad en el mercado. Las correas MiraTex™ de IWC están fabricadas con MIRUM®, un material circular de base biológica y libre de plástico que cumple con los rigurosos estándares de durabilidad, flexibilidad y belleza estética de IWC.

Un acrónimo que combina milagro y textil, MiraTex™ fue diseñado en estrecha colaboración con Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), una empresa de innovación de materiales. Compuesto de plantas y minerales que incluyen caucho natural certificado FSC, rellenos que incluyen polvo de corcho y colorantes minerales, MIRUM® de NFW no contiene productos petroquímicos ni plástico. Al eliminar el proceso de curtido, MIRUM® requiere muchos menos recursos para producir que el cuero animal y sintético, lo que le da una huella de carbono baja. MIRUM® también es 100% reciclable y circular.

Para obtener más información sobre las correas MiraTex™ de IWC, consulte el documento informativo “MiraTex™: una innovación sostenible y circular”.

UN NUEVO PROPÓSITO: ‘INGENIERÍA MÁS ALLÁ DEL TIEMPO’ 

El Informe de sustentabilidad de IWC 2022 es parte de los esfuerzos continuos de la empresa para ser completamente transparente sobre el progreso hacia sus objetivos de sustentabilidad.

Consulte el Informe de sostenibilidad de IWC 2022 aquí:  https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

“La sustentabilidad impregna todo nuestro negocio, en todas las divisiones, en todos los niveles. Nos impulsa a pensar más inteligentemente, a innovar y aprovechar las oportunidades que genera ser una empresa más responsable. Este informe de sostenibilidad demuestra nuestro compromiso de ser transparentes y sostenibles. Sin disculpas y sin excepciones”,

Christoph Grainger-Herr, director ejecutivo de IWC Schaffhausen

Para aumentar aún más la transparencia e involucrar regularmente a las partes interesadas en su viaje, IWC ha anunciado una cadencia anual en lugar de bianual para el Informe. La edición de este año brinda una actualización sobre el viaje de sustentabilidad en curso de IWC, basado en un nuevo propósito, ‘Ingeniería más allá del tiempo’, respaldado por los pilares de Transparencia, Responsabilidad y Circularidad.

TRANSPARENCIA – Ingeniería más allá de la percepción 

Este pilar demuestra la creencia de IWC de que un diálogo abierto y honesto con todas las partes interesadas permite a la empresa ver dónde se encuentran, dónde pueden mejorar y qué objetivos deben establecer para continuar su camino. Esto está respaldado por su compromiso con los informes anuales, las asociaciones con empresas y asociaciones creíbles y la adhesión a estándares internacionales reconocidos.

CIRCULARIDAD – Ingeniería más allá de la precisión 

Este pilar muestra la longevidad de los relojes de IWC, que son atemporales en estilo y función y se transmiten de generación en generación. IWC mantiene todos y cada uno de los relojes fabricados en Schaffhausen mientras alguien disfrute usándolos. Esto se destaca por su compromiso con el servicio de por vida de sus relojes, incluso para piezas antiguas, el uso de acero y oro reciclados, y la reutilización de sus productos y empaques.

RESPONSABILIDAD – Ingeniería más allá de la sostenibilidad 

Este pilar refleja el hecho de que IWC crea un producto que es perpetuo por naturaleza. Fabricar sus relojes de la manera más responsable posible los inspira a superarse y perseguir objetivos aún más ambiciosos. Esto está respaldado por el compromiso de la empresa con el abastecimiento rastreable, la reducción de la huella de carbono y la inversión en proyectos de biodiversidad.

Finalmente, el Informe ahora es más ligero y atractivo, una desviación del documento anterior de 60 páginas a una revista fácil de leer. El Informe utiliza narraciones y un lenguaje claro y directo para invitar a los lectores al viaje de sustentabilidad de IWC. El Informe de Sostenibilidad de IWC se prepara con referencia a los Estándares de la Iniciativa de Informes Globales (GRI).*

Lea más sobre la visión, el propósito y las últimas actividades de IWC en el Informe de sostenibilidad 2022 aquí:  https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

GISELE BÜNDCHEN: UNA CARRERA DE CUIDADO 

A lo largo de su carrera de 27 años, Bündchen ha sido fotografiada por fotógrafos legendarios y ha desfilado en las pasarelas de las casas de moda más prestigiosas del mundo. Ha sido el rostro de innumerables campañas globales y apareció en las portadas de más de 1200 revistas de todo el mundo, incluidas TIME, Forbes y Rolling Stone, y las principales publicaciones de moda Vogue, V, W, ELLE y Harper’s Bazaar, entre muchas otras. .

Es autora del libro más vendido del New York Times, Lessons:  My Path to a Meaningful Life , en el que comparte historias personales y puntos de vista que la han ayudado a vivir una vida más consciente y alegre.

Gisele es conocida por su apasionado compromiso con la sostenibilidad y la conservación del medio ambiente. Con un alcance global único, Bündchen usa su influencia para llamar la atención sobre nuestro planeta y cómo la sociedad puede trabajar colectivamente para protegerlo. Se ha desempeñado como Embajadora de Buena Voluntad del Programa Ambiental de las Naciones Unidas desde 2009. Ha sido honrada por la Universidad de Harvard y UCLA por su compromiso de larga data con las causas ambientales y también recibió el Premio a la Mejor Celebridad Internacional Verde de los Green Awards.

El profesionalismo, la dedicación y la pasión de Bündchen la convierten en una formidable defensora de las causas ambientales y sociales.

*ACERCA DE LA INICIATIVA DE REPORTE GLOBAL 

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) proporciona el marco más utilizado en el mundo para la elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad. Ofrece un formato estructurado para compartir información de manera coherente y completa sobre cuestiones materiales, métricas de desempeño y la gestión de cuestiones relacionadas con la sostenibilidad.

COMITÉ DE SOSTENIBILIDAD DE IWC
De izquierda a derecha: Andreas Voll (COO), René Behr (CPO), Lorenz Baerlocher (CFO), Chris Grainger-Herr (CEO), Alexander Welte (Director Asociado de Cadena de Suministro), Riccardo Soliani Brivio (Director Asociado de Comunicaciones Corporativas), Carina Porot (Gerente de Sostenibilidad Global), Franziska Gsell (CMO), Marc Michel-Amadry (CCO), Christian Knoop (Director de Diseño)
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

chaffhausen, 26th July 2022 – IWC Schaffhausen today releases the fourth edition of its Sustainability Report. The Report features a foreword by environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, IWC’s newly appointed Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. As well as outlining the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s progress towards its 2022 sustainability targets, the Report looks ahead to the Company’s ambitious roadmap for the future and its new guiding purpose ‘Engineering beyond time’.

A SHARED PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH GISELE BÜNDCHEN 

IWC welcomes environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen as the brand’s first ever Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. Since 2009, Gisele has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program, engaging with causes that advocate for biodiversity and wildlife. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longstanding commitment to environmental issues.

When IWC carried out the materiality analysis for their latest Report, they identified Biodiversity and Communities as two crucial areas to accelerate their efforts. Gisele will bring her experience with these causes and her passion for protecting the planet to IWC’s sustainability projects. She will also support the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer identifying initiatives to work on in the future.

Commenting on the partnership with IWC, Gisele stated: “I’m excited to partner with IWC on our shared purpose of protecting our planet. Our sustainability journeys both started with the realisation that we had a responsibility to do more. That we could use our voices and influence to make a positive impact on the environment and society. I look forward to working together with IWC to help leave a better future for generations to come.”

“With Gisele we have someone who shares our purpose and determination to impact real change on the environment and society. We are honoured to have her on board as we continue our sustainability journey. We at IWC have always held ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to playing our part to preserve the world for future generations. Gisele’s experience, dedication and global reach will help to open up new possibilities for us to positively impact the environment and communities around the world.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

PROGRESS ON IWC’S 2022 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 

IWC began their sustainability journey over a decade ago and the precision, passion and persistence that goes into their watchmaking helps drive their sustainability efforts. Watches produced by IWC are sustainable by default, cherished and handed down to the next generation. In 2020, the Company set nine targets to accomplish by 2022. Despite the pandemic, they have achieved many of their goals and made considerable strides in others.

  • Achieved RJC’s Chain of Custody (CoC)certification of watch components: a voluntary standard that certifies that the gold and platinum used in their supply chain are traceable and responsibly sourced;
  • Switched to purchasing 100% renewable energy globally;
  • Maintained a ‘Great Place to Work®’ certification;
  • Achieved EQUAL-SALARY certification in Switzerland;
  • Developed and piloted a blueprint for sustainable events.
  • Developed and implemented a more sustainable IT strategy, focusing on our hardware.

IWC are on track to achieve the following by the end of 2022:

  • Phase out the purchase of non-FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified forestry products (e.g. paper, cardboard, wood, furniture);
  • Double IWC’s annual corporate volunteering hours compared to a 2020 baseline;
  • Double the number of women in managerial positions compared to a 2017 baseline.

In other key developments since 2020, IWC:

  • Launched TimberTex™ straps in 2021: produced in Italy, these straps use 80% plant-based fibres- sustainably sourced from European forests;
  • Eliminated single-use plastics at their headquarters and boutiques; and
  • Continued to partner with organisations around the world, such as Laureus Sport for Good and Save the Children, to drive societal change.

“We continue to move ahead in our sustainability journey, always questioning what more we can do in material innovation, energy use and societal impact to be even more sustainable. We keenly understand our responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment, to work towards a more equitable society and to show that luxury does not need to mean excess. Nor be excessive.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

INTRODUCING MIRATEX™,  A BREAKTHROUGH PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER 

Following the introduction of paper-based TimberTex straps in 2021, IWC is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary MiraTex™ straps, a first for the market. IWC’s MiraTex™ straps are made with MIRUM®, a biobased, plastic-free, circular material that meets IWC’s rigorous standards of durability, flexibility and aesthetic beauty.

A portmanteau combining miracle and textile, MiraTex™ was engineered in close collaboration with Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a material innovation company. Composed of plants and minerals including FSC certified natural rubber, fillers including cork powder and mineral colorants, NFW’s MIRUM® does not contain any petrochemicals or plastic. Eliminating the tanning process, MIRUM® is much less resource-intensive to produce than animal and synthetic leather, thereby giving it a low carbon footprint. MIRUM® is also 100% recyclable and circular.

For more information about IWC’s MiraTex™ straps, please consult the backgrounder “MiraTex™: a Sustainable and Circular Innovation”.

A NEW PURPOSE: ‘ENGINEERING BEYOND TIME ’ 

The IWC 2022 Sustainability Report is part of the Company’s continued efforts to being fully transparent about the progress towards their sustainability goals.

Consult the IWC 2022 Sustainability Report here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

“Sustainability permeates our entire business – at all divisions, at all levels. It drives us to think smarter, to innovate and to take advantage of the opportunities that being a more responsible company creates. This sustainability report demonstrates our commitment to being transparent and sustainable. Unapologetically and without exceptions,”

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

To further increase transparency and regularly engage stakeholders in their journey, IWC has announced an annual rather than biannual cadence for the Report. This year’s edition provides an update on IWC’s ongoing sustainability journey, based on a new purpose, ‘Engineering beyond time’, upheld by the pillars of Transparency, Responsibility and Circularity.

TRANSPARENCY – Engineering beyond perception 

This pillar demonstrates IWC’s belief that an open and honest dialogue with all stakeholders enables the company to see where they stand, where they can improve and which goals they need to set to continue their journey. This is supported by their commitment to annual reporting, partnerships with credible companies and associations, and adhering to recognised international standards.

CIRCULARITY – Engineering beyond precision 

This pillar displays the longevity of IWC’s timepieces, which are timeless in style and function and are handed down through the generations. IWC maintains each and every watch made in Schaffhausen for as long as someone enjoys wearing it. This is underscored by their commitment to the lifetime servicing of their watches even for vintage pieces, use of recycled steel and gold, and re-usability of their products and packaging.

RESPONSIBILITY – Engineering beyond sustainability 

This pillar reflects the fact that IWC creates a product that is perpetual by nature. Manufacturing their watches as responsibly as possible inspires them to exceed and pursue even more ambitious goals. This is underpinned by the company’s commitment to traceable sourcing, carbon footprint reduction and investment in biodiversity projects.

Finally, the Report is now lighter and more engaging, a departure from the previous 60-page document to an easy-to-read magazine. The Report uses storytelling as well as clear and straightforward language to invite readers into IWC’s sustainability journey. IWC’s Sustainability Report is prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.*

Read more about IWC’s vision, purpose and latest activities in the Sustainability Report 2022 here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

GISELE BÜNDCHEN: A CAREER OF CARING 

Throughout the course of her 27-year career, Bündchen has been photographed by legendary photographers and walked the runways of the world’s most esteemed fashion houses. She has been the face of countless global campaigns and graced the covers of more than 1,200 magazines around the globe, including TIME, Forbes, and Rolling Stone, and top fashion publications Vogue, V, W, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, among many others.

She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, in which she shares personal stories and insights that have helped her live a more conscious and joyful life.

Gisele is known for her passionate commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. With a uniquely global reach, Bündchen uses her influence to bring attention to our planet and how society can collectively work to protect it. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations nvironmental Program since 2009. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longtime commitment to environmental causes and also received the Best Green International Celebrity Award by the Green Awards.

Bündchen’s professionalism, dedication and passion make her a formidable advocate for environmental and social causes.

*ABOUT THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE 

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides the world’s most widely used framework for sustainability reporting.It offers a structured format to share information coherently and comprehensively about material issues, performance metrics and the management of sustainability-related issues.

IWC SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Left to right: Andreas Voll (COO), René Behr (CPO), Lorenz Baerlocher (CFO), Chris Grainger-Herr (CEO), Alexander Welte (Associate Director Supply Chain), Riccardo Soliani Brivio (Associate Director Corporate Communications), Carina Porot (Global Sustainability Manager), Franziska Gsell (CMO), Marc Michel-Amadry (CCO), Christian Knoop (Chief Design Officer)
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

chaffhausen, 26th July 2022 – IWC Schaffhausen today releases the fourth edition of its Sustainability Report. The Report features a foreword by environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, IWC’s newly appointed Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. As well as outlining the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s progress towards its 2022 sustainability targets, the Report looks ahead to the Company’s ambitious roadmap for the future and its new guiding purpose ‘Engineering beyond time’.

A SHARED PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH GISELE BÜNDCHEN 

IWC welcomes environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen as the brand’s first ever Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. Since 2009, Gisele has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program, engaging with causes that advocate for biodiversity and wildlife. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longstanding commitment to environmental issues.

When IWC carried out the materiality analysis for their latest Report, they identified Biodiversity and Communities as two crucial areas to accelerate their efforts. Gisele will bring her experience with these causes and her passion for protecting the planet to IWC’s sustainability projects. She will also support the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer identifying initiatives to work on in the future.

Commenting on the partnership with IWC, Gisele stated: “I’m excited to partner with IWC on our shared purpose of protecting our planet. Our sustainability journeys both started with the realisation that we had a responsibility to do more. That we could use our voices and influence to make a positive impact on the environment and society. I look forward to working together with IWC to help leave a better future for generations to come.”

“With Gisele we have someone who shares our purpose and determination to impact real change on the environment and society. We are honoured to have her on board as we continue our sustainability journey. We at IWC have always held ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to playing our part to preserve the world for future generations. Gisele’s experience, dedication and global reach will help to open up new possibilities for us to positively impact the environment and communities around the world.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

PROGRESS ON IWC’S 2022 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 

IWC began their sustainability journey over a decade ago and the precision, passion and persistence that goes into their watchmaking helps drive their sustainability efforts. Watches produced by IWC are sustainable by default, cherished and handed down to the next generation. In 2020, the Company set nine targets to accomplish by 2022. Despite the pandemic, they have achieved many of their goals and made considerable strides in others.

  • Achieved RJC’s Chain of Custody (CoC)certification of watch components: a voluntary standard that certifies that the gold and platinum used in their supply chain are traceable and responsibly sourced;
  • Switched to purchasing 100% renewable energy globally;
  • Maintained a ‘Great Place to Work®’ certification;
  • Achieved EQUAL-SALARY certification in Switzerland;
  • Developed and piloted a blueprint for sustainable events.
  • Developed and implemented a more sustainable IT strategy, focusing on our hardware.

IWC are on track to achieve the following by the end of 2022:

  • Phase out the purchase of non-FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified forestry products (e.g. paper, cardboard, wood, furniture);
  • Double IWC’s annual corporate volunteering hours compared to a 2020 baseline;
  • Double the number of women in managerial positions compared to a 2017 baseline.

In other key developments since 2020, IWC:

  • Launched TimberTex™ straps in 2021: produced in Italy, these straps use 80% plant-based fibres- sustainably sourced from European forests;
  • Eliminated single-use plastics at their headquarters and boutiques; and
  • Continued to partner with organisations around the world, such as Laureus Sport for Good and Save the Children, to drive societal change.

“We continue to move ahead in our sustainability journey, always questioning what more we can do in material innovation, energy use and societal impact to be even more sustainable. We keenly understand our responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment, to work towards a more equitable society and to show that luxury does not need to mean excess. Nor be excessive.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

INTRODUCING MIRATEX™,  A BREAKTHROUGH PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER 

Following the introduction of paper-based TimberTex straps in 2021, IWC is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary MiraTex™ straps, a first for the market. IWC’s MiraTex™ straps are made with MIRUM®, a biobased, plastic-free, circular material that meets IWC’s rigorous standards of durability, flexibility and aesthetic beauty.

A portmanteau combining miracle and textile, MiraTex™ was engineered in close collaboration with Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a material innovation company. Composed of plants and minerals including FSC certified natural rubber, fillers including cork powder and mineral colorants, NFW’s MIRUM® does not contain any petrochemicals or plastic. Eliminating the tanning process, MIRUM® is much less resource-intensive to produce than animal and synthetic leather, thereby giving it a low carbon footprint. MIRUM® is also 100% recyclable and circular.

For more information about IWC’s MiraTex™ straps, please consult the backgrounder “MiraTex™: a Sustainable and Circular Innovation”.

A NEW PURPOSE: ‘ENGINEERING BEYOND TIME ’ 

The IWC 2022 Sustainability Report is part of the Company’s continued efforts to being fully transparent about the progress towards their sustainability goals.

Consult the IWC 2022 Sustainability Report here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

“Sustainability permeates our entire business – at all divisions, at all levels. It drives us to think smarter, to innovate and to take advantage of the opportunities that being a more responsible company creates. This sustainability report demonstrates our commitment to being transparent and sustainable. Unapologetically and without exceptions,”

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

To further increase transparency and regularly engage stakeholders in their journey, IWC has announced an annual rather than biannual cadence for the Report. This year’s edition provides an update on IWC’s ongoing sustainability journey, based on a new purpose, ‘Engineering beyond time’, upheld by the pillars of Transparency, Responsibility and Circularity.

TRANSPARENCY – Engineering beyond perception 

This pillar demonstrates IWC’s belief that an open and honest dialogue with all stakeholders enables the company to see where they stand, where they can improve and which goals they need to set to continue their journey. This is supported by their commitment to annual reporting, partnerships with credible companies and associations, and adhering to recognised international standards.

CIRCULARITY – Engineering beyond precision 

This pillar displays the longevity of IWC’s timepieces, which are timeless in style and function and are handed down through the generations. IWC maintains each and every watch made in Schaffhausen for as long as someone enjoys wearing it. This is underscored by their commitment to the lifetime servicing of their watches even for vintage pieces, use of recycled steel and gold, and re-usability of their products and packaging.

RESPONSIBILITY – Engineering beyond sustainability 

This pillar reflects the fact that IWC creates a product that is perpetual by nature. Manufacturing their watches as responsibly as possible inspires them to exceed and pursue even more ambitious goals. This is underpinned by the company’s commitment to traceable sourcing, carbon footprint reduction and investment in biodiversity projects.

Finally, the Report is now lighter and more engaging, a departure from the previous 60-page document to an easy-to-read magazine. The Report uses storytelling as well as clear and straightforward language to invite readers into IWC’s sustainability journey. IWC’s Sustainability Report is prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.*

Read more about IWC’s vision, purpose and latest activities in the Sustainability Report 2022 here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

GISELE BÜNDCHEN: A CAREER OF CARING 

Throughout the course of her 27-year career, Bündchen has been photographed by legendary photographers and walked the runways of the world’s most esteemed fashion houses. She has been the face of countless global campaigns and graced the covers of more than 1,200 magazines around the globe, including TIME, Forbes, and Rolling Stone, and top fashion publications Vogue, V, W, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, among many others.

She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, in which she shares personal stories and insights that have helped her live a more conscious and joyful life.

Gisele is known for her passionate commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. With a uniquely global reach, Bündchen uses her influence to bring attention to our planet and how society can collectively work to protect it. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations nvironmental Program since 2009. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longtime commitment to environmental causes and also received the Best Green International Celebrity Award by the Green Awards.

Bündchen’s professionalism, dedication and passion make her a formidable advocate for environmental and social causes.

*ABOUT THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE 

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides the world’s most widely used framework for sustainability reporting.It offers a structured format to share information coherently and comprehensively about material issues, performance metrics and the management of sustainability-related issues.

IWC SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Left to right: Andreas Voll (COO), René Behr (CPO), Lorenz Baerlocher (CFO), Chris Grainger-Herr (CEO), Alexander Welte (Associate Director Supply Chain), Riccardo Soliani Brivio (Associate Director Corporate Communications), Carina Porot (Global Sustainability Manager), Franziska Gsell (CMO), Marc Michel-Amadry (CCO), Christian Knoop (Chief Design Officer)
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

chaffhausen, 26th July 2022 – IWC Schaffhausen today releases the fourth edition of its Sustainability Report. The Report features a foreword by environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, IWC’s newly appointed Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. As well as outlining the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s progress towards its 2022 sustainability targets, the Report looks ahead to the Company’s ambitious roadmap for the future and its new guiding purpose ‘Engineering beyond time’.

A SHARED PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH GISELE BÜNDCHEN 

IWC welcomes environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen as the brand’s first ever Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. Since 2009, Gisele has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program, engaging with causes that advocate for biodiversity and wildlife. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longstanding commitment to environmental issues.

When IWC carried out the materiality analysis for their latest Report, they identified Biodiversity and Communities as two crucial areas to accelerate their efforts. Gisele will bring her experience with these causes and her passion for protecting the planet to IWC’s sustainability projects. She will also support the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer identifying initiatives to work on in the future.

Commenting on the partnership with IWC, Gisele stated: “I’m excited to partner with IWC on our shared purpose of protecting our planet. Our sustainability journeys both started with the realisation that we had a responsibility to do more. That we could use our voices and influence to make a positive impact on the environment and society. I look forward to working together with IWC to help leave a better future for generations to come.”

“With Gisele we have someone who shares our purpose and determination to impact real change on the environment and society. We are honoured to have her on board as we continue our sustainability journey. We at IWC have always held ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to playing our part to preserve the world for future generations. Gisele’s experience, dedication and global reach will help to open up new possibilities for us to positively impact the environment and communities around the world.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

PROGRESS ON IWC’S 2022 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 

IWC began their sustainability journey over a decade ago and the precision, passion and persistence that goes into their watchmaking helps drive their sustainability efforts. Watches produced by IWC are sustainable by default, cherished and handed down to the next generation. In 2020, the Company set nine targets to accomplish by 2022. Despite the pandemic, they have achieved many of their goals and made considerable strides in others.

  • Achieved RJC’s Chain of Custody (CoC)certification of watch components: a voluntary standard that certifies that the gold and platinum used in their supply chain are traceable and responsibly sourced;
  • Switched to purchasing 100% renewable energy globally;
  • Maintained a ‘Great Place to Work®’ certification;
  • Achieved EQUAL-SALARY certification in Switzerland;
  • Developed and piloted a blueprint for sustainable events.
  • Developed and implemented a more sustainable IT strategy, focusing on our hardware.

IWC are on track to achieve the following by the end of 2022:

  • Phase out the purchase of non-FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified forestry products (e.g. paper, cardboard, wood, furniture);
  • Double IWC’s annual corporate volunteering hours compared to a 2020 baseline;
  • Double the number of women in managerial positions compared to a 2017 baseline.

In other key developments since 2020, IWC:

  • Launched TimberTex™ straps in 2021: produced in Italy, these straps use 80% plant-based fibres- sustainably sourced from European forests;
  • Eliminated single-use plastics at their headquarters and boutiques; and
  • Continued to partner with organisations around the world, such as Laureus Sport for Good and Save the Children, to drive societal change.

“We continue to move ahead in our sustainability journey, always questioning what more we can do in material innovation, energy use and societal impact to be even more sustainable. We keenly understand our responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment, to work towards a more equitable society and to show that luxury does not need to mean excess. Nor be excessive.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

INTRODUCING MIRATEX™,  A BREAKTHROUGH PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER 

Following the introduction of paper-based TimberTex straps in 2021, IWC is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary MiraTex™ straps, a first for the market. IWC’s MiraTex™ straps are made with MIRUM®, a biobased, plastic-free, circular material that meets IWC’s rigorous standards of durability, flexibility and aesthetic beauty.

A portmanteau combining miracle and textile, MiraTex™ was engineered in close collaboration with Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a material innovation company. Composed of plants and minerals including FSC certified natural rubber, fillers including cork powder and mineral colorants, NFW’s MIRUM® does not contain any petrochemicals or plastic. Eliminating the tanning process, MIRUM® is much less resource-intensive to produce than animal and synthetic leather, thereby giving it a low carbon footprint. MIRUM® is also 100% recyclable and circular.

For more information about IWC’s MiraTex™ straps, please consult the backgrounder “MiraTex™: a Sustainable and Circular Innovation”.

A NEW PURPOSE: ‘ENGINEERING BEYOND TIME ’ 

The IWC 2022 Sustainability Report is part of the Company’s continued efforts to being fully transparent about the progress towards their sustainability goals.

Consult the IWC 2022 Sustainability Report here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

“Sustainability permeates our entire business – at all divisions, at all levels. It drives us to think smarter, to innovate and to take advantage of the opportunities that being a more responsible company creates. This sustainability report demonstrates our commitment to being transparent and sustainable. Unapologetically and without exceptions,”

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

To further increase transparency and regularly engage stakeholders in their journey, IWC has announced an annual rather than biannual cadence for the Report. This year’s edition provides an update on IWC’s ongoing sustainability journey, based on a new purpose, ‘Engineering beyond time’, upheld by the pillars of Transparency, Responsibility and Circularity.

TRANSPARENCY – Engineering beyond perception 

This pillar demonstrates IWC’s belief that an open and honest dialogue with all stakeholders enables the company to see where they stand, where they can improve and which goals they need to set to continue their journey. This is supported by their commitment to annual reporting, partnerships with credible companies and associations, and adhering to recognised international standards.

CIRCULARITY – Engineering beyond precision 

This pillar displays the longevity of IWC’s timepieces, which are timeless in style and function and are handed down through the generations. IWC maintains each and every watch made in Schaffhausen for as long as someone enjoys wearing it. This is underscored by their commitment to the lifetime servicing of their watches even for vintage pieces, use of recycled steel and gold, and re-usability of their products and packaging.

RESPONSIBILITY – Engineering beyond sustainability 

This pillar reflects the fact that IWC creates a product that is perpetual by nature. Manufacturing their watches as responsibly as possible inspires them to exceed and pursue even more ambitious goals. This is underpinned by the company’s commitment to traceable sourcing, carbon footprint reduction and investment in biodiversity projects.

Finally, the Report is now lighter and more engaging, a departure from the previous 60-page document to an easy-to-read magazine. The Report uses storytelling as well as clear and straightforward language to invite readers into IWC’s sustainability journey. IWC’s Sustainability Report is prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.*

Read more about IWC’s vision, purpose and latest activities in the Sustainability Report 2022 here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

GISELE BÜNDCHEN: A CAREER OF CARING 

Throughout the course of her 27-year career, Bündchen has been photographed by legendary photographers and walked the runways of the world’s most esteemed fashion houses. She has been the face of countless global campaigns and graced the covers of more than 1,200 magazines around the globe, including TIME, Forbes, and Rolling Stone, and top fashion publications Vogue, V, W, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, among many others.

She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, in which she shares personal stories and insights that have helped her live a more conscious and joyful life.

Gisele is known for her passionate commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. With a uniquely global reach, Bündchen uses her influence to bring attention to our planet and how society can collectively work to protect it. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations nvironmental Program since 2009. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longtime commitment to environmental causes and also received the Best Green International Celebrity Award by the Green Awards.

Bündchen’s professionalism, dedication and passion make her a formidable advocate for environmental and social causes.

*ABOUT THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE 

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides the world’s most widely used framework for sustainability reporting.It offers a structured format to share information coherently and comprehensively about material issues, performance metrics and the management of sustainability-related issues.

IWC SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Left to right: Andreas Voll (COO), René Behr (CPO), Lorenz Baerlocher (CFO), Chris Grainger-Herr (CEO), Alexander Welte (Associate Director Supply Chain), Riccardo Soliani Brivio (Associate Director Corporate Communications), Carina Porot (Global Sustainability Manager), Franziska Gsell (CMO), Marc Michel-Amadry (CCO), Christian Knoop (Chief Design Officer)
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

chaffhausen, 26th July 2022 – IWC Schaffhausen today releases the fourth edition of its Sustainability Report. The Report features a foreword by environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, IWC’s newly appointed Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. As well as outlining the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s progress towards its 2022 sustainability targets, the Report looks ahead to the Company’s ambitious roadmap for the future and its new guiding purpose ‘Engineering beyond time’.

A SHARED PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH GISELE BÜNDCHEN 

IWC welcomes environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen as the brand’s first ever Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. Since 2009, Gisele has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program, engaging with causes that advocate for biodiversity and wildlife. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longstanding commitment to environmental issues.

When IWC carried out the materiality analysis for their latest Report, they identified Biodiversity and Communities as two crucial areas to accelerate their efforts. Gisele will bring her experience with these causes and her passion for protecting the planet to IWC’s sustainability projects. She will also support the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer identifying initiatives to work on in the future.

Commenting on the partnership with IWC, Gisele stated: “I’m excited to partner with IWC on our shared purpose of protecting our planet. Our sustainability journeys both started with the realisation that we had a responsibility to do more. That we could use our voices and influence to make a positive impact on the environment and society. I look forward to working together with IWC to help leave a better future for generations to come.”

“With Gisele we have someone who shares our purpose and determination to impact real change on the environment and society. We are honoured to have her on board as we continue our sustainability journey. We at IWC have always held ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to playing our part to preserve the world for future generations. Gisele’s experience, dedication and global reach will help to open up new possibilities for us to positively impact the environment and communities around the world.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

PROGRESS ON IWC’S 2022 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 

IWC began their sustainability journey over a decade ago and the precision, passion and persistence that goes into their watchmaking helps drive their sustainability efforts. Watches produced by IWC are sustainable by default, cherished and handed down to the next generation. In 2020, the Company set nine targets to accomplish by 2022. Despite the pandemic, they have achieved many of their goals and made considerable strides in others.

  • Achieved RJC’s Chain of Custody (CoC)certification of watch components: a voluntary standard that certifies that the gold and platinum used in their supply chain are traceable and responsibly sourced;
  • Switched to purchasing 100% renewable energy globally;
  • Maintained a ‘Great Place to Work®’ certification;
  • Achieved EQUAL-SALARY certification in Switzerland;
  • Developed and piloted a blueprint for sustainable events.
  • Developed and implemented a more sustainable IT strategy, focusing on our hardware.

IWC are on track to achieve the following by the end of 2022:

  • Phase out the purchase of non-FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified forestry products (e.g. paper, cardboard, wood, furniture);
  • Double IWC’s annual corporate volunteering hours compared to a 2020 baseline;
  • Double the number of women in managerial positions compared to a 2017 baseline.

In other key developments since 2020, IWC:

  • Launched TimberTex™ straps in 2021: produced in Italy, these straps use 80% plant-based fibres- sustainably sourced from European forests;
  • Eliminated single-use plastics at their headquarters and boutiques; and
  • Continued to partner with organisations around the world, such as Laureus Sport for Good and Save the Children, to drive societal change.

“We continue to move ahead in our sustainability journey, always questioning what more we can do in material innovation, energy use and societal impact to be even more sustainable. We keenly understand our responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment, to work towards a more equitable society and to show that luxury does not need to mean excess. Nor be excessive.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

INTRODUCING MIRATEX™,  A BREAKTHROUGH PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER 

Following the introduction of paper-based TimberTex straps in 2021, IWC is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary MiraTex™ straps, a first for the market. IWC’s MiraTex™ straps are made with MIRUM®, a biobased, plastic-free, circular material that meets IWC’s rigorous standards of durability, flexibility and aesthetic beauty.

A portmanteau combining miracle and textile, MiraTex™ was engineered in close collaboration with Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a material innovation company. Composed of plants and minerals including FSC certified natural rubber, fillers including cork powder and mineral colorants, NFW’s MIRUM® does not contain any petrochemicals or plastic. Eliminating the tanning process, MIRUM® is much less resource-intensive to produce than animal and synthetic leather, thereby giving it a low carbon footprint. MIRUM® is also 100% recyclable and circular.

For more information about IWC’s MiraTex™ straps, please consult the backgrounder “MiraTex™: a Sustainable and Circular Innovation”.

A NEW PURPOSE: ‘ENGINEERING BEYOND TIME ’ 

The IWC 2022 Sustainability Report is part of the Company’s continued efforts to being fully transparent about the progress towards their sustainability goals.

Consult the IWC 2022 Sustainability Report here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

“Sustainability permeates our entire business – at all divisions, at all levels. It drives us to think smarter, to innovate and to take advantage of the opportunities that being a more responsible company creates. This sustainability report demonstrates our commitment to being transparent and sustainable. Unapologetically and without exceptions,”

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

To further increase transparency and regularly engage stakeholders in their journey, IWC has announced an annual rather than biannual cadence for the Report. This year’s edition provides an update on IWC’s ongoing sustainability journey, based on a new purpose, ‘Engineering beyond time’, upheld by the pillars of Transparency, Responsibility and Circularity.

TRANSPARENCY – Engineering beyond perception 

This pillar demonstrates IWC’s belief that an open and honest dialogue with all stakeholders enables the company to see where they stand, where they can improve and which goals they need to set to continue their journey. This is supported by their commitment to annual reporting, partnerships with credible companies and associations, and adhering to recognised international standards.

CIRCULARITY – Engineering beyond precision 

This pillar displays the longevity of IWC’s timepieces, which are timeless in style and function and are handed down through the generations. IWC maintains each and every watch made in Schaffhausen for as long as someone enjoys wearing it. This is underscored by their commitment to the lifetime servicing of their watches even for vintage pieces, use of recycled steel and gold, and re-usability of their products and packaging.

RESPONSIBILITY – Engineering beyond sustainability 

This pillar reflects the fact that IWC creates a product that is perpetual by nature. Manufacturing their watches as responsibly as possible inspires them to exceed and pursue even more ambitious goals. This is underpinned by the company’s commitment to traceable sourcing, carbon footprint reduction and investment in biodiversity projects.

Finally, the Report is now lighter and more engaging, a departure from the previous 60-page document to an easy-to-read magazine. The Report uses storytelling as well as clear and straightforward language to invite readers into IWC’s sustainability journey. IWC’s Sustainability Report is prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.*

Read more about IWC’s vision, purpose and latest activities in the Sustainability Report 2022 here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

GISELE BÜNDCHEN: A CAREER OF CARING 

Throughout the course of her 27-year career, Bündchen has been photographed by legendary photographers and walked the runways of the world’s most esteemed fashion houses. She has been the face of countless global campaigns and graced the covers of more than 1,200 magazines around the globe, including TIME, Forbes, and Rolling Stone, and top fashion publications Vogue, V, W, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, among many others.

She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, in which she shares personal stories and insights that have helped her live a more conscious and joyful life.

Gisele is known for her passionate commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. With a uniquely global reach, Bündchen uses her influence to bring attention to our planet and how society can collectively work to protect it. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations nvironmental Program since 2009. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longtime commitment to environmental causes and also received the Best Green International Celebrity Award by the Green Awards.

Bündchen’s professionalism, dedication and passion make her a formidable advocate for environmental and social causes.

*ABOUT THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE 

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides the world’s most widely used framework for sustainability reporting.It offers a structured format to share information coherently and comprehensively about material issues, performance metrics and the management of sustainability-related issues.

IWC SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Left to right: Andreas Voll (COO), René Behr (CPO), Lorenz Baerlocher (CFO), Chris Grainger-Herr (CEO), Alexander Welte (Associate Director Supply Chain), Riccardo Soliani Brivio (Associate Director Corporate Communications), Carina Porot (Global Sustainability Manager), Franziska Gsell (CMO), Marc Michel-Amadry (CCO), Christian Knoop (Chief Design Officer)
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

chaffhausen, 26th July 2022 – IWC Schaffhausen today releases the fourth edition of its Sustainability Report. The Report features a foreword by environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, IWC’s newly appointed Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. As well as outlining the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s progress towards its 2022 sustainability targets, the Report looks ahead to the Company’s ambitious roadmap for the future and its new guiding purpose ‘Engineering beyond time’.

A SHARED PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH GISELE BÜNDCHEN 

IWC welcomes environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen as the brand’s first ever Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. Since 2009, Gisele has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program, engaging with causes that advocate for biodiversity and wildlife. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longstanding commitment to environmental issues.

When IWC carried out the materiality analysis for their latest Report, they identified Biodiversity and Communities as two crucial areas to accelerate their efforts. Gisele will bring her experience with these causes and her passion for protecting the planet to IWC’s sustainability projects. She will also support the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer identifying initiatives to work on in the future.

Commenting on the partnership with IWC, Gisele stated: “I’m excited to partner with IWC on our shared purpose of protecting our planet. Our sustainability journeys both started with the realisation that we had a responsibility to do more. That we could use our voices and influence to make a positive impact on the environment and society. I look forward to working together with IWC to help leave a better future for generations to come.”

“With Gisele we have someone who shares our purpose and determination to impact real change on the environment and society. We are honoured to have her on board as we continue our sustainability journey. We at IWC have always held ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to playing our part to preserve the world for future generations. Gisele’s experience, dedication and global reach will help to open up new possibilities for us to positively impact the environment and communities around the world.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

PROGRESS ON IWC’S 2022 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 

IWC began their sustainability journey over a decade ago and the precision, passion and persistence that goes into their watchmaking helps drive their sustainability efforts. Watches produced by IWC are sustainable by default, cherished and handed down to the next generation. In 2020, the Company set nine targets to accomplish by 2022. Despite the pandemic, they have achieved many of their goals and made considerable strides in others.

  • Achieved RJC’s Chain of Custody (CoC)certification of watch components: a voluntary standard that certifies that the gold and platinum used in their supply chain are traceable and responsibly sourced;
  • Switched to purchasing 100% renewable energy globally;
  • Maintained a ‘Great Place to Work®’ certification;
  • Achieved EQUAL-SALARY certification in Switzerland;
  • Developed and piloted a blueprint for sustainable events.
  • Developed and implemented a more sustainable IT strategy, focusing on our hardware.

IWC are on track to achieve the following by the end of 2022:

  • Phase out the purchase of non-FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified forestry products (e.g. paper, cardboard, wood, furniture);
  • Double IWC’s annual corporate volunteering hours compared to a 2020 baseline;
  • Double the number of women in managerial positions compared to a 2017 baseline.

In other key developments since 2020, IWC:

  • Launched TimberTex™ straps in 2021: produced in Italy, these straps use 80% plant-based fibres- sustainably sourced from European forests;
  • Eliminated single-use plastics at their headquarters and boutiques; and
  • Continued to partner with organisations around the world, such as Laureus Sport for Good and Save the Children, to drive societal change.

“We continue to move ahead in our sustainability journey, always questioning what more we can do in material innovation, energy use and societal impact to be even more sustainable. We keenly understand our responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment, to work towards a more equitable society and to show that luxury does not need to mean excess. Nor be excessive.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

INTRODUCING MIRATEX™,  A BREAKTHROUGH PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER 

Following the introduction of paper-based TimberTex straps in 2021, IWC is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary MiraTex™ straps, a first for the market. IWC’s MiraTex™ straps are made with MIRUM®, a biobased, plastic-free, circular material that meets IWC’s rigorous standards of durability, flexibility and aesthetic beauty.

A portmanteau combining miracle and textile, MiraTex™ was engineered in close collaboration with Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a material innovation company. Composed of plants and minerals including FSC certified natural rubber, fillers including cork powder and mineral colorants, NFW’s MIRUM® does not contain any petrochemicals or plastic. Eliminating the tanning process, MIRUM® is much less resource-intensive to produce than animal and synthetic leather, thereby giving it a low carbon footprint. MIRUM® is also 100% recyclable and circular.

For more information about IWC’s MiraTex™ straps, please consult the backgrounder “MiraTex™: a Sustainable and Circular Innovation”.

A NEW PURPOSE: ‘ENGINEERING BEYOND TIME ’ 

The IWC 2022 Sustainability Report is part of the Company’s continued efforts to being fully transparent about the progress towards their sustainability goals.

Consult the IWC 2022 Sustainability Report here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

“Sustainability permeates our entire business – at all divisions, at all levels. It drives us to think smarter, to innovate and to take advantage of the opportunities that being a more responsible company creates. This sustainability report demonstrates our commitment to being transparent and sustainable. Unapologetically and without exceptions,”

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

To further increase transparency and regularly engage stakeholders in their journey, IWC has announced an annual rather than biannual cadence for the Report. This year’s edition provides an update on IWC’s ongoing sustainability journey, based on a new purpose, ‘Engineering beyond time’, upheld by the pillars of Transparency, Responsibility and Circularity.

TRANSPARENCY – Engineering beyond perception 

This pillar demonstrates IWC’s belief that an open and honest dialogue with all stakeholders enables the company to see where they stand, where they can improve and which goals they need to set to continue their journey. This is supported by their commitment to annual reporting, partnerships with credible companies and associations, and adhering to recognised international standards.

CIRCULARITY – Engineering beyond precision 

This pillar displays the longevity of IWC’s timepieces, which are timeless in style and function and are handed down through the generations. IWC maintains each and every watch made in Schaffhausen for as long as someone enjoys wearing it. This is underscored by their commitment to the lifetime servicing of their watches even for vintage pieces, use of recycled steel and gold, and re-usability of their products and packaging.

RESPONSIBILITY – Engineering beyond sustainability 

This pillar reflects the fact that IWC creates a product that is perpetual by nature. Manufacturing their watches as responsibly as possible inspires them to exceed and pursue even more ambitious goals. This is underpinned by the company’s commitment to traceable sourcing, carbon footprint reduction and investment in biodiversity projects.

Finally, the Report is now lighter and more engaging, a departure from the previous 60-page document to an easy-to-read magazine. The Report uses storytelling as well as clear and straightforward language to invite readers into IWC’s sustainability journey. IWC’s Sustainability Report is prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.*

Read more about IWC’s vision, purpose and latest activities in the Sustainability Report 2022 here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

GISELE BÜNDCHEN: A CAREER OF CARING 

Throughout the course of her 27-year career, Bündchen has been photographed by legendary photographers and walked the runways of the world’s most esteemed fashion houses. She has been the face of countless global campaigns and graced the covers of more than 1,200 magazines around the globe, including TIME, Forbes, and Rolling Stone, and top fashion publications Vogue, V, W, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, among many others.

She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, in which she shares personal stories and insights that have helped her live a more conscious and joyful life.

Gisele is known for her passionate commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. With a uniquely global reach, Bündchen uses her influence to bring attention to our planet and how society can collectively work to protect it. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations nvironmental Program since 2009. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longtime commitment to environmental causes and also received the Best Green International Celebrity Award by the Green Awards.

Bündchen’s professionalism, dedication and passion make her a formidable advocate for environmental and social causes.

*ABOUT THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE 

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides the world’s most widely used framework for sustainability reporting.It offers a structured format to share information coherently and comprehensively about material issues, performance metrics and the management of sustainability-related issues.

IWC SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Left to right: Andreas Voll (COO), René Behr (CPO), Lorenz Baerlocher (CFO), Chris Grainger-Herr (CEO), Alexander Welte (Associate Director Supply Chain), Riccardo Soliani Brivio (Associate Director Corporate Communications), Carina Porot (Global Sustainability Manager), Franziska Gsell (CMO), Marc Michel-Amadry (CCO), Christian Knoop (Chief Design Officer)
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen

chaffhausen, 26th July 2022 – IWC Schaffhausen today releases the fourth edition of its Sustainability Report. The Report features a foreword by environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, IWC’s newly appointed Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. As well as outlining the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s progress towards its 2022 sustainability targets, the Report looks ahead to the Company’s ambitious roadmap for the future and its new guiding purpose ‘Engineering beyond time’.

A SHARED PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH GISELE BÜNDCHEN 

IWC welcomes environmentalist and supermodel Gisele Bündchen as the brand’s first ever Environmental & Community Projects Advisor. Since 2009, Gisele has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program, engaging with causes that advocate for biodiversity and wildlife. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longstanding commitment to environmental issues.

When IWC carried out the materiality analysis for their latest Report, they identified Biodiversity and Communities as two crucial areas to accelerate their efforts. Gisele will bring her experience with these causes and her passion for protecting the planet to IWC’s sustainability projects. She will also support the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer identifying initiatives to work on in the future.

Commenting on the partnership with IWC, Gisele stated: “I’m excited to partner with IWC on our shared purpose of protecting our planet. Our sustainability journeys both started with the realisation that we had a responsibility to do more. That we could use our voices and influence to make a positive impact on the environment and society. I look forward to working together with IWC to help leave a better future for generations to come.”

“With Gisele we have someone who shares our purpose and determination to impact real change on the environment and society. We are honoured to have her on board as we continue our sustainability journey. We at IWC have always held ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to playing our part to preserve the world for future generations. Gisele’s experience, dedication and global reach will help to open up new possibilities for us to positively impact the environment and communities around the world.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

PROGRESS ON IWC’S 2022 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 

IWC began their sustainability journey over a decade ago and the precision, passion and persistence that goes into their watchmaking helps drive their sustainability efforts. Watches produced by IWC are sustainable by default, cherished and handed down to the next generation. In 2020, the Company set nine targets to accomplish by 2022. Despite the pandemic, they have achieved many of their goals and made considerable strides in others.

  • Achieved RJC’s Chain of Custody (CoC)certification of watch components: a voluntary standard that certifies that the gold and platinum used in their supply chain are traceable and responsibly sourced;
  • Switched to purchasing 100% renewable energy globally;
  • Maintained a ‘Great Place to Work®’ certification;
  • Achieved EQUAL-SALARY certification in Switzerland;
  • Developed and piloted a blueprint for sustainable events.
  • Developed and implemented a more sustainable IT strategy, focusing on our hardware.

IWC are on track to achieve the following by the end of 2022:

  • Phase out the purchase of non-FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified forestry products (e.g. paper, cardboard, wood, furniture);
  • Double IWC’s annual corporate volunteering hours compared to a 2020 baseline;
  • Double the number of women in managerial positions compared to a 2017 baseline.

In other key developments since 2020, IWC:

  • Launched TimberTex™ straps in 2021: produced in Italy, these straps use 80% plant-based fibres- sustainably sourced from European forests;
  • Eliminated single-use plastics at their headquarters and boutiques; and
  • Continued to partner with organisations around the world, such as Laureus Sport for Good and Save the Children, to drive societal change.

“We continue to move ahead in our sustainability journey, always questioning what more we can do in material innovation, energy use and societal impact to be even more sustainable. We keenly understand our responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment, to work towards a more equitable society and to show that luxury does not need to mean excess. Nor be excessive.”

Franziska Gsell, CMO of IWC Schaffhausen

INTRODUCING MIRATEX™,  A BREAKTHROUGH PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER 

Following the introduction of paper-based TimberTex straps in 2021, IWC is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary MiraTex™ straps, a first for the market. IWC’s MiraTex™ straps are made with MIRUM®, a biobased, plastic-free, circular material that meets IWC’s rigorous standards of durability, flexibility and aesthetic beauty.

A portmanteau combining miracle and textile, MiraTex™ was engineered in close collaboration with Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a material innovation company. Composed of plants and minerals including FSC certified natural rubber, fillers including cork powder and mineral colorants, NFW’s MIRUM® does not contain any petrochemicals or plastic. Eliminating the tanning process, MIRUM® is much less resource-intensive to produce than animal and synthetic leather, thereby giving it a low carbon footprint. MIRUM® is also 100% recyclable and circular.

For more information about IWC’s MiraTex™ straps, please consult the backgrounder “MiraTex™: a Sustainable and Circular Innovation”.

A NEW PURPOSE: ‘ENGINEERING BEYOND TIME ’ 

The IWC 2022 Sustainability Report is part of the Company’s continued efforts to being fully transparent about the progress towards their sustainability goals.

Consult the IWC 2022 Sustainability Report here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

“Sustainability permeates our entire business – at all divisions, at all levels. It drives us to think smarter, to innovate and to take advantage of the opportunities that being a more responsible company creates. This sustainability report demonstrates our commitment to being transparent and sustainable. Unapologetically and without exceptions,”

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

To further increase transparency and regularly engage stakeholders in their journey, IWC has announced an annual rather than biannual cadence for the Report. This year’s edition provides an update on IWC’s ongoing sustainability journey, based on a new purpose, ‘Engineering beyond time’, upheld by the pillars of Transparency, Responsibility and Circularity.

TRANSPARENCY – Engineering beyond perception 

This pillar demonstrates IWC’s belief that an open and honest dialogue with all stakeholders enables the company to see where they stand, where they can improve and which goals they need to set to continue their journey. This is supported by their commitment to annual reporting, partnerships with credible companies and associations, and adhering to recognised international standards.

CIRCULARITY – Engineering beyond precision 

This pillar displays the longevity of IWC’s timepieces, which are timeless in style and function and are handed down through the generations. IWC maintains each and every watch made in Schaffhausen for as long as someone enjoys wearing it. This is underscored by their commitment to the lifetime servicing of their watches even for vintage pieces, use of recycled steel and gold, and re-usability of their products and packaging.

RESPONSIBILITY – Engineering beyond sustainability 

This pillar reflects the fact that IWC creates a product that is perpetual by nature. Manufacturing their watches as responsibly as possible inspires them to exceed and pursue even more ambitious goals. This is underpinned by the company’s commitment to traceable sourcing, carbon footprint reduction and investment in biodiversity projects.

Finally, the Report is now lighter and more engaging, a departure from the previous 60-page document to an easy-to-read magazine. The Report uses storytelling as well as clear and straightforward language to invite readers into IWC’s sustainability journey. IWC’s Sustainability Report is prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.*

Read more about IWC’s vision, purpose and latest activities in the Sustainability Report 2022 here: https://www.iwc.com/en/company/sustainability-at-iwc.html

GISELE BÜNDCHEN: A CAREER OF CARING 

Throughout the course of her 27-year career, Bündchen has been photographed by legendary photographers and walked the runways of the world’s most esteemed fashion houses. She has been the face of countless global campaigns and graced the covers of more than 1,200 magazines around the globe, including TIME, Forbes, and Rolling Stone, and top fashion publications Vogue, V, W, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, among many others.

She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, in which she shares personal stories and insights that have helped her live a more conscious and joyful life.

Gisele is known for her passionate commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. With a uniquely global reach, Bündchen uses her influence to bring attention to our planet and how society can collectively work to protect it. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations nvironmental Program since 2009. She has been honoured by Harvard University and UCLA for her longtime commitment to environmental causes and also received the Best Green International Celebrity Award by the Green Awards.

Bündchen’s professionalism, dedication and passion make her a formidable advocate for environmental and social causes.

*ABOUT THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE 

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides the world’s most widely used framework for sustainability reporting.It offers a structured format to share information coherently and comprehensively about material issues, performance metrics and the management of sustainability-related issues.

IWC SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Left to right: Andreas Voll (COO), René Behr (CPO), Lorenz Baerlocher (CFO), Chris Grainger-Herr (CEO), Alexander Welte (Associate Director Supply Chain), Riccardo Soliani Brivio (Associate Director Corporate Communications), Carina Porot (Global Sustainability Manager), Franziska Gsell (CMO), Marc Michel-Amadry (CCO), Christian Knoop (Chief Design Officer)