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Biodiversity


Concern for the world around us is a hallmark of any organisation interested in sustainability. For Richemont, our impact on biodiversity is limited. The main areas for us are:

  • Globally, we play our part in tackling climate change. This is perhaps the greatest threat to biodiversity currently faced.
  • Operationally, we use limited volumes of hazardous chemicals in some of our manufacturing processes that might be harmful to local biodiversity. All our sites use specialist suppliers to dispose of hazardous waste safely and in accordance with stringent national laws that exist in our countries of operation. This year, we are carrying out a full health & safety review of procedures at our manufacturing sites including an assessment of policies and procedures for the disposal of hazardous waste. This process has already helped our sites identify practical opportunities for further improvement.
  • At our manufacturing sites and offices, our buildings are often surrounded by green areas. We have an active programme of landscaping around our buildings.
  • Our products use leather and other products derived from animals. We also use other natural materials such as wood in our products and our packaging. We follow the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and these principles are incorporated in the standards we set for our suppliers to follow.

Case Study: Chemin de la Chênaie, Bellevue, Geneva
In January 2006, the Richemont head office functions relocated from central Geneva to new purpose-built premises in the nearby village of Bellevue. An integral part of the new office design by the renowned French architect Jean Nouvel was to reflect the natural environment of the site on the shores of Lake Geneva. Landscaping of the site was integral to the overall design.

Case Study: Vacheron Constantin - Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva
Vacheron Constantin logoIn August 2004, Vacheron Constantin moved into its new building in Geneva bringing together the 170 people in its administrative offices and production departments onto a single site. This landmark building was designed by French-Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi.

The purpose-built environment was designed to foster creativity and quality.A concern for biodiversity was integral to the design with over 1 000 trees included within the design for the site.

In its offices in central Geneva, Vacheron Constantin has been in uninterrupted occupation at the same site since 1755.