Tiffany & Co.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:85%
ESG Focus Areas
- Product
- People
- Planet
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 22% compared to 2018 levels
- 85% of global electricity use came from clean, renewable sources
- 7% decrease in electricity intensity per square footage in retail stores compared to 2018 levels
- 10% of total floor area was LEED Silver certified or above
Social Achievements
- Achieved an 85% company-wide Employee Engagement Index score (meeting the 2023 goal three years early)
- 45% of global employees participated in unconscious bias training
- 65% of Tiffany employees participated in growth and development opportunities
- Integrated D&I commitments as part of the Performance Acceleration Process for Managers and above
Governance Achievements
- Launched new processes to review and create engagement opportunities for high-potential talent
- Developed a framework to systematically assess the sustainability impact of innovations
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase climate resilience by 2025
- Be recognized as the most inclusive luxury brand by 2025
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce total global Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 70% compared to 2018 levels by 2025
- Increase renewable energy generation and purchases to 100% by 2025
- All key product, product packaging and store interior suppliers achieve high-performance ratings by 2025
- Key product, product packaging and store interior vendors have a Tiffany-approved responsible sourcing program by 2022
- At least 30% of floor area will be LEED Silver certified or above by 2025
- Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and collateral containing plastics by 2025
- 85% of critical roles have a succession plan in place by 2025
- 85% of top talent have a succession plan in place by 2025
- Create a culture of innovation by 2023
- Maintain approximately equal gender representation amongst Vice Presidents and above by 2025
- Ethnic diversity of overall management in the U.S. will reflect U.S. workforce by 2025
- Ethnic diversity at each category of management in the U.S. will reflect U.S. workforce by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce electricity intensity per square footage across retail stores by 10% compared to 2018 levels by 2025
- Use at least 50% recycled content for client-facing pulp- and paper-based packaging and collateral by 2021
- Use at least 80% recycled content for corrugated cardboard by 2025
- Achieve a company-wide Inclusion Index score of 85% by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions
- Further increasing the percentage of recycled precious metals sourced
- Achieving 100% traceability of all diamonds and precious metals
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing a strategy to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions, including engagement with key business partners
- Working to increase sourcing from responsible artisanal mines and recycled sources
- Continuing to work with external manufacturing suppliers to advance traceability of precious metals
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct Guidance Document and training
- New assessment tools for different types of suppliers
- Sustainable Material Guidance
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Heat stress
- Flooding
- Hurricanes and cyclones
- Water stress
- Sea level rise
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Goals
Certifications: LEED Silver, Gold, Platinum, ISO 14001 and 45001
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:89%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Precious Metals Traceability
- Diamond Traceability
- Gender Representation
- Inclusivity
- Renewable Energy
- Waste Reduction
- Philanthropy
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved over 99% traceability of gold, silver, and platinum to known mines or recycled sources.
- 89% of global electricity use from clean, renewable sources in 2021.
- Transitioning plastic bubble wrap to sustainable alternatives.
Social Achievements
- Majority of workforce and managers are women.
- Gender parity among Vice Presidents and above.
- Launched the About Love Scholarship Program, pledging $2 million for HBCU students.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Eliminate all single-use plastic by 2025
- Source 100% of gold, silver, and platinum from recycled sources
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UNGC
Certifications: LEED (Silver, Gold, Platinum for over 25 locations)
Third-party Assurance: KPMG LLP
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed