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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen
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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)
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen
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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)
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen
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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)
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen
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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)
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publica informe de sostenibilidad 2022 e introduce nuevos proyectos ambientales comunitarios Asesora 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)
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen
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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)
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen
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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)
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN publishes 2022 sustainability report and introduces new environmental community projects Advisor Gisele Büendchen
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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)
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Una pieza de tu tiempo: ¿Qué significa regalarle un reloj a una mujer?

Una pieza de tu tiempo: ¿Qué significa regalarle un reloj a una mujer?

Desde el siglo XVI, los relojes han sido un lujo que tiene mucho más valor sentimental que simplemente dar la hora. Hoy en día, regalar un reloj todavía tiene mucho significado. Si ese regalo es de un hombre a una mujer, es aún más significativo.

Si ha recibido uno de nuestros relojes de lujo de alta gama como regalo del hombre especial en su vida, es posible que se pregunte qué significa. Para ofrecer una idea, hemos resumido solo algunas de las maravillosas razones por las que los hombres han comprado a sus novias, prometidas o esposas un reloj Backes & Strauss.

EL REGALO DEL ESTILO

Los relojes de pulsera han sido un accesorio de moda imprescindible desde que se hicieron populares a principios del siglo XX. Tan pequeños como son, dicen mucho sobre el usuario, y los diseños clásicos pueden complementar incluso al seguidor de la moda más dedicado.

Nuestros relojes han sido diseñados para usarse durante décadas y se vinculan con los gustos cambiantes en el mundo de lo que está de moda. Cuando recibe el reloj perfecto, obtiene el resultado de pensar detenidamente en su gusto y estilo de vida específicos. Con suerte, recibirá un accesorio que complemente su estilo general y lo haga lucir mucho más fabuloso.

Ya se trate de un cronógrafo aerodinámico o de un espumoso reloj de oro rosa con una correa delicada, cada reloj Backes & Strauss tiene un carácter propio. Al igual que tú. La persona que compró su reloj habrá considerado su esencia y su reloj debe expresar esto.

THE GIFT OF PRACTICALITY

Incluso las suntuosas obras maestras artesanales con incrustaciones de diamantes que creamos son artículos utilitarios. Por muy avanzados que seamos tecnológicamente, ¡la gente todavía necesita relojes!

Es bueno mantenerse organizado, y esto significa llevar un registro del tiempo a lo largo del día. Pero como muchas mujeres pueden estar de acuerdo, no siempre es la tarea más sencilla hurgar en su bolso para encontrar su teléfono celular. Un rápido vistazo a un hermoso reloj en su muñeca es mucho más fácil y mucho más satisfactorio. Además, proporciona un recordatorio sutil pero constante de la persona especial que también le regaló su reloj.

EL REGALO DEL LUJO

No hay nada que se pueda comparar con abrir un regalo de lujo y Backes & Strauss hace que esta parte del proceso sea especialmente agradable. La suntuosidad de nuestros diseños se extiende a cómo se empaquetan nuestras piezas, ¡y nos aseguramos de que cada segundo que pase con uno de nuestros artículos cuente!

Al igual que las joyas, existe el exquisito suspenso al abrir la caja para revelar lo que hay dentro y luego la pura alegría por la belleza que encuentras. Ya sea un regalo de cumpleaños, un regalo para la temporada navideña o simplemente porque, cuando le regalas un reloj a una mujer, también le estás regalando un símbolo de opulencia y esplendor.

EL REGALO QUE SIGUE DANDO

Otra metáfora significativa que entra en juego con un reloj de regalo es la de darle tiempo a alguien. Este es un bien del que todos desearíamos tener más con los que amamos. Alta relojería pueden incluso convertirse en reliquias preciadas, transmitidas a la próxima generación de mujeres poderosas de la familia para marcar hitos importantes. En ese sentido, el fuerte valor sentimental de su reloj no tiene límite de tiempo: debe ser disfrutado por las generaciones venideras.

¡Usar su nuevo regalo puede incluso ayudarlo a llegar más a tiempo! Después de todo, te eleva y te hace lucir más pulido y profesional. Esto contribuye en gran medida a prepararlo para los desafíos que enfrenta todos los días.

EL REGALO DE UN RECORDATORIO DIARIO

No hay nada descartable en el regalo de un reloj. Después de todo, han sido cuidadosamente diseñados para usarse, usarse y disfrutarse todos los días. También son una de las únicas cosas que se pueden usar todo el tiempo y darle a alguien un reloj significa que pensarán en ti más a menudo.

Un reloj de pulsera le recordará a una mujer a la persona que se lo regaló cada vez que se lo ponga, cada vez que lo mire durante el día o la noche. Y luego, una vez más, cuando se lo quita antes de ducharse, bañarse, nadar o para descansar bien por la noche.

Para las parejas comprometidas, los relojes pueden ser un regalo poético y romántico que simboliza el tiempo que pasan juntos. Los relojes clásicos son ideales como regalo de aniversario, ya que representan el pasado, el presente y el futuro. Un hombre que te da este tipo de regalo te está comunicando la profundidad de su compromiso y su afecto permanente por ti.

Si aún no estás prometida y has recibido algo de este calibre del hombre de tu vida, casi siempre significa que está comprometido contigo. Significa la profundidad de su relación y consolida la idea de que le gustaría compartir cada segundo, minuto y hora juntos.

UN REGALO PERSONAL Y ÚNICO

Lo que hace que el reloj de pulsera perfecto sea un regalo ideal para las mujeres es el hecho de que se necesita tanto cuidado y atención para elegirlo. No solo atesorarás la excelencia artesanal que define nuestras piezas, sino también su significado personal. Te dice que el dador valora tus deseos y necesidades y profundiza tu relación con el reconocimiento de tu individualidad.

El regalo del reloj de pulsera muestra que se ha pensado mucho en el presente y que el donante está interesado en ti y quiere saber lo que te gusta. Tan complejo como es este proceso, es la simplicidad misma y es evidencia de una conexión profunda y duradera entre dos personas.

Dar algo tan personal y significativo como un reloj de pulsera Backes & Strauss requiere que el donante haga un riesgo calculado porque tiene que entenderte para comprarte algo que te encantará. Es una forma de establecer un lazo emocional aún mayor entre una pareja y se trata de que tu amado tome un papel más activo en tu vida.

Se pueden atribuir muchos significados literales y figurativos a la entrega de un reloj como regalo. Pero al final del día, depende de ti descifrar cuál es la intención detrás de esto. Sin embargo, es una suposición bastante segura que si alguien se ha tomado el tiempo para tratar de averiguar qué tipo de reloj se adapta mejor a usted y sus necesidades; ¡ha sido alcanzado por la flecha de Cupido!

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Women's watch BVLGARI - Diva's dream watch
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Women’s watch BVLGARI – Diva’s dream

DIVAS’ DREAM watch with in-house manufacture mechanical movement, automatic winding, 18 kt rose gold case, 18 kt rose gold bezel and fan-shaped links both set with brilliant-cut diamonds, natural peacock feather dial and shiny beige alligator strap.

DIVAS’ DREAM WATCH

REF . 103139

Making its mark with a self-assured style, the DIVAS’ DREAM watch is set with a vibrant peacock’s feather on its dial – a great example of Bvlgari’s devotion to using unexpected materials and vivid colours, executed with the confidence of a master of design. The iconic fan-shaped motif of the collection, inspired by the mosaics of the Roman Baths of Caracalla, embraces the natural beauty of the iridescent feather, while a mechanical self-winding movement powers the watch, honouring women’s appreciation of both aesthetics and uncompromising quality. DIVAS’ DREAM watch with in-house manufacture mechanical movement, automatic winding, BVL 191 caliber. 37 mm 18 kt rose gold case, 18 kt rose gold bezel and fan-shaped links both set with brilliant-cut diamonds, 18 kt rose gold crown set with a round-cut rubellite, natural peacock feather dial, shiny beige alligator strap and 18 kt rose gold pin buckle.

Diameter (mm)

37

Case Shape

Round

Functions

Hour-Minute-Seconds

Movement Typology

Automatic

Band Material

Alligator leather

Water Resistance

30 m

Buckle

Pin Buckle

Made In

Switzerland

Material​

Rose gold

Color​

Green, Gold, Beige

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