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NORQAIN is CO2-neutral: Taking action to help our planet
From watch design to suppliers and partners, the environment has a strong influence on NORQAIN. You’ll find hints of our appreciation for the planet in our mountain-peak logo, our outdoor-adventure spirit, in our partnership with Dean Schneider and our commitment to using animal-friendly products. Our latest step in our endeavour to protect the environment is the CO2-NEUTRAL certification we received from Swiss Climate.
This means that we’ve created a clear policy to meet an ambitious CO2-reduction objective and any unavoidable emissions will be offset with two high-quality climate projects we support in Switzerland and Zimbabwe.
Even before we received this certification from Swiss Climate, we looked for – and even created – innovative solutions for the production of NORQAIN timepieces. The Wild ONE collection launched in September 2022 has been developed together with premium Swiss suppliers who have supported us in creating a revolutionary bio-sourced material that is extremely durable and ethically produced. Whatever material is left over from the production process is recycled or upcycled.
Stay tuned for more information about this launch!
Ensuring sustainable management of the Swiss forest
NORQAIN is involved in the sustainable management of 7,279 hectares of forest in the Swiss Canton of Schwyz. This project not only guarantees CO2 storage, but also preserves Swiss forest biodiversity and makes wood available for fuel without reducing the long-term wood supply. The wood is processed locally and used for production of renewable energy in the region.
Through this project, wood supply increases over time, which means more CO2 can be stored, and in turn the climate is better off. The roads of the project area are properly maintained to open access to the Alpine areas for agriculture and tourism. Additionally, local biodiversity is preserved in the forest and is protected from natural disasters.
Supporting communities & ecosystems in Zimbabwe
This forest conservation project on the shores of Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe reduces deforestation and forest degradation through a range of different activities. As a result, it provides sustainable livelihood opportunities for poor communities in the region while reducing emissions from degradation and deforestation.
Zimbabwe is amongst the countries with the world’s highest rate of forest loss. Between 2010 and 2015, it lost 312,000 hectares of forest every year. The main causes of deforestation are socio-economic activities, and the result is closely linked to Zimbabwe’s low-ranking position on the Human Development Index. This project aims to reverse the degradation that has occurred – and prevent more from happening – by establishing nutritional gardens, initiating conservation agriculture, producing honey, preventing forest fires and enhancing wildlife conservation.
This project has an important human-centred element as well. The activities include providing basic equipment such as computers, printers, and uniforms for the people involved. The local communities are supported in establishing their own sustainable businesses, such as brickmaking, fruit tree cultivation and beekeeping.
