Sustainability:
Made to Last
a Lifetime
The most sustainable product is one that lasts. In a world
seeking authenticity and lasting appeal, Schonbek stands for
enduring value.
Our products are inherently long-term in their
outlook. We are committed to timeless beauty and
quality in every detail. From design to functionality
and use of materials, everything we do is made
to last. Every Schonbek piece is a future heirloom
with its story waiting to be written.
Innovating for generations to come
As part of the Swarovski Group, Schonbek shares
Swarovski’s dedication to sustainable practices
and continuous innovation.
Along with prioritizing longevity, we strive for
a responsible production and use of raw materials.
The Swarovski crystals used on Schonbek’s fixtures
are of the finest quality and made with great respect
for people and the environment. Originating in
1895 from a pioneering technique that creates
crystal from a mixture of raw materials, Swarovski
is known as the premier crystal producer in the
world. The company’s long heritage of responsibility
hails back to founder Daniel Swarovski’s vision to
build a business that creates value for generations
to come.
Swarovski crystals are carefully manufactured
under a strictly controlled production process at
the company’s headquarters in Wattens, Austria.
By continuously investing in innovation, every
step of the production process exceeds industry
standards and is carried out under sustainable
and environmentally friendly conditions.
Using responsibly sourced materials and
sustainably managing resources are core parts
of Swarovski’s sustainability efforts. More than
two-thirds of the company’s total water demand is
met using recycled water, while more than half of
the energy required for its global manufacturing
operations comes from renewable sources.
Through the Responsible Sourcing Initiative,
Swarovski takes a systematic, risk-based approach
to monitoring suppliers’ adherence to the Supplier
Code of Conduct, which sets out the expectations
on social, ethical, and environmental standards.
A cutting-edge formula
Since 2012, all crystals from Swarovski have
been made according to the company’s patented
Advanced Crystal Formula. This is the most
sophisticated crystal composition on the market,
enabling Swarovski crystals to be free from lead*
– a metal shown to have harmful effects on those
exposed to it – without compromising their superior
brilliance and clarity. Using Advanced Crystal
instead of lead-crystal also reduces the weight of
the product by up to 20%, while simultaneously
increasing its hardness and durability. This makes
the crystals ideal for lighting fixtures made to last
a lifetime.
Advanced Crystal offers the same superior
radiance, quality, and variety for which Swarovski
crystals are famous. The light refraction of a
crystal is not solely determined by its composition,
but also by the purity of its materials, degree of
precision cutting, and quality of polishing. In each
of these areas, Swarovski holds a premier position
in the market.
By using Swarovski crystals, Schonbek can
offer ethically made crystal fixtures of unrivaled
brilliance.
*Crystal glass and other materials contain 0.009% lead or less.
15
2011
A new lighting showroom exclusively featuring
the two premium lighting brands, Schonbek and
Swarovski, has opened in Dallas, TX.
2013
Schonbek Worldwide Lighting officially
adopted the name Swarovski Lighting, Ltd.
One company with two sparkling brands of
lighting, Swarovski and Schonbek.
