Crystal clear: How Swarovski shone a light on the environmental cost of its jewellery

Michael Holder
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The global brand has published a 'groundbreaking' study looking at the natural capital costs of its business, as it works to drive sustainability improvements and efficiencies

Swarovski has been making its highly-coveted crystals in the idyllic Austrian Alps for more than 120 years, building a multi-billion Euro business from its glass jewellery, sculptures, rhinestones, and...

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