Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

Van Cleef & Arpels does not publish standalone GHG emissions data. As a Maison within the Richemont Group, it is covered by Richemont's Non-Financial Report 2025 (GRI-aligned, PwC limited assurance), but Richemont does not disaggregate Scope 1 and 2 emissions by individual Maison. No brand-level operational emissions data (Scope 1 or 2) is publicly available for Van Cleef & Arpels in isolation. The brand operates ~65+ boutiques globally plus manufacturing and administrative functions. Estimated

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

Van Cleef & Arpels has no standalone Scope 3 disclosure. At the Richemont group level, Scope 3 emissions dominate the footprint — FY25 total group Scope 3 is approximately 1,729,600 tCO₂e (DitchCarbon/Tracenable, sourced from Richemont Non-Financial Report 2025). Purchased goods and services account for ~72% of Scope 3, driven by gold, diamonds, and coloured gemstones — all high-impact materials embedded in Van Cleef & Arpels products. Richemont reports 9 of 15 GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories. N

Emissions Trajectory: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

No brand-level trajectory data exists. At the Richemont group level, total GHG emissions rose to 1,750,262 tCO₂e in FY25, a 6% increase from CY23 (Richemont Non-Financial Report 2025 via MarketScreener). Group Scope 3 emissions rose 6% year-on-year (DitchCarbon). The Scope 3 SBTi target is an intensity reduction of 55% per dollar value added by 2030 — not an absolute reduction target. Absolute Scope 3 emissions are increasing while intensity may be declining: this is a greenwashing indicator per

Energy Source: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

Van Cleef & Arpels has no standalone renewable energy disclosure. As a Richemont Maison, it benefits from the group's RE100 membership and commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2025. In CY2023, 97% of Richemont's electricity consumption came from renewable sources (Richemont Non-Financial Report 2024, Annual Report 2024). This is a strong group-level performance validated via Energy Attributes Certificates (EACs). However, this is market-based accounting using EACs — not necessarily additi

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

Van Cleef & Arpels operates in a sector with very high nature risk: gold and diamond mining cause deforestation, habitat destruction, soil and water contamination, and displacement of wildlife. The brand exclusively uses natural gemstones (not lab-grown) and mined precious metals — materials with documented biodiversity impacts upstream. Richemont conducted an initial biodiversity screening and a footprint analysis (June 2023) to estimate land-use of its supply chain (Richemont environment page)

Resource Use & Waste: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

Richemont has phased out PVC from products and packaging (completed FY23), increased recycled waste (+18%) and composted waste (+30%) vs 2021 (Richemont FY23 ESG press release). Van Cleef & Arpels specifically highlights ruby wastage reduction — losing 70% of rubies during cutting vs an industry average of 80-90%, demonstrating material efficiency in craft. The brand has a CSR policy referencing circular economy principles. Richemont's Non-Financial Report 2025 covers waste management across the

Water Impact: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

No water data is published for Van Cleef & Arpels as a standalone entity. At Richemont group level, water withdrawals increased by 30% in absolute quantities in 2023 compared to 2022, across all sources (Richemont environment page). Richemont has conducted a water stress study using WRI Aqueduct to identify buildings in water-stressed areas and monitors water withdrawal across its portfolio. CDP awarded Richemont a B score for water management in 2022. However, absolute water use is rising, no r

Targets & Commitments: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

Van Cleef & Arpels references the Richemont Group's SBTi-validated targets (validated September 2021) on its own CSR policy page: 46% absolute reduction in Scope 1+2 by 2030 from 2019 baseline; 100% renewable electricity by 2025; 55% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per dollar value added from purchased goods, services and business travel by 2030. Critically, the Scope 3 target is intensity-based, not absolute — a significant weakness given that absolute Scope 3 emissions are rising. No net-ze

Transparency & Accountability: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

Van Cleef & Arpels publishes a CSR policy page referencing Richemont Group frameworks and SBTi commitments. As a Richemont Maison, it is covered by Richemont's Non-Financial Report 2025, prepared in accordance with GRI Standards (2021), with selected disclosures independently assured by PricewaterhouseCoopers SA (limited assurance). Richemont has a Chief Sustainability Officer on the Senior Executive Committee and a Board-level Governance and Sustainability Committee. TCFD disclosure is included

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Van Cleef & Arpels score?

No regulatory fines, upheld greenwashing rulings, or documented environmental enforcement actions were found against Van Cleef & Arpels specifically. The TikTok controversies found relate to product quality (tarnishing) and customer service — not environmental. Legal actions found are intellectual property disputes (Alhambra clover motif vs Louis Vuitton, counterfeiting suit vs Silversmiths Inc.) — not environmental. AIDI's 2025 report criticises Richemont (naming Van Cleef & Arpels) for insuffi

Van Cleef & Arpels Sustainability Score: 34/100

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Van Cleef & Arpels hides behind Richemont Group disclosures, with no brand-level emissions data, rising absolute supply-chain emissions, and intensity-only Scope 3 targets masking absolute growth. Critical gaps: no standalone footprint, no deforestation commitment, water use rising 30%, and NGO criticism for refusing independent sustainability assessment.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

FMCG / Consumer Goods sector ceiling.

30 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

38 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 38) = 35.6

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.95

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

34 / 100

The ten questions

Where Van Cleef & Arpels is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Energy Source (8/10, 5/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Carbon Footprint — Operations (2/10, 2/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

16 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported

Richemont Non-Financial Report 2025

2025

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Where Van Cleef & Arpels is strong, and where it isn't.

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Where Van Cleef & Arpels sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.

Van Cleef & Arpels's score over time.

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