Mondaine: We Make A Difference

“At Mondaine, #wecare about protecting our planet and future generations.”

Sustainability at Mondaine

Commitment to sustainability isn’t just a mission – it’s a way of life embedded in every timepiece Mondaine creates, and this has been the case for decades, as evidenced in their sustainability report. From the materials they choose, to the production process and the recycling process, the brand continue to stay vigilant and to improve the sustainability of the overall life cycle of their watches. The emissions that cannot be avoided, are offset with collaborations with NGOs in reforestation. In 2020, Mondaine became one of the first watch companies worldwide to be comprehensively CO2 neutral for scope 1, 2, 3 of the GHG protocol. Their engagement is beneficial for you, the environment, and future generations, at no additional cost to consumers.

Sustainable Sourcing

Mondaine consider and research their materials with utmost care and consideration of the impact on the planet opting for eco-friendly alternatives whenever possible. They even offer their retailers the opportunity to make their entire stores completely CO2 neutral. From the stainless steel used for watch and strap production, composed of up to 91% recycled content, to innovative materials like vegan grape leather derived from organic wine waste to textile from recycled PET bottles, cork and castor oil compound as well as ocean plastic waste materials for cases and straps.

The vegan grape leather that is used in all collections, is based on organic waste of wine production: everything which cannot be used at the end of the wine-making process, is used to make high-quality grape leather. The castor oil compound consists of castor oil from wonder tree, glass fiber, fossil oil, colour pigments. Mondaine believe that plant-based materials are the way forward.

Powered by Nature

With Mondaine's state-of-the-art photovoltaic solar system built in 2019, up to 80% of the energy needs are met by the sun's renewable energy. The rest? Supplied by a local hydroelectric power plant, ensuring our operations remain as carbon neutral as possible.

Eco-Friendly Packaging

From FSC-certified paper to rPet ribbon made from recycled plastic bottles, every part of the packaging is chosen with sustainability in mind. Plus, the ink and adhesives are non-toxic, because caring for the environment means caring for every detail.

Circular Economy Advocates

Waste isn't in Mondaine's vocabulary. For decades, they have meticulously collected and recycled materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, and watch components, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. As part of this philosophy, they also offer free watch recycling in their factory in Switzerland. By embracing a circular economy model, they're paving the way for a more sustainable future. Mondaine are offering consumers the opportunity to return their old, defective, or unwanted watches to, where they are dismantled and the parts sent to recycling firms. Even watches from other brands are welcome, except for plastic ones.

Fairventure Worldwide and GulaGula Collaboration

Since 2020 Mondaine have been collaborating with these two non-profit organizations. Dedicated to the responsible reforestation of endangered regions, particularly the rainforests of Indonesia’s Borneo Island, Fairventures is committed to find solutions that go beyond reforestation and offer long-term social and environmental solutions. By supporting the important work of these NGOs, we are able to offset the emissions we cannot avoid. Find out more about Fairventures and GulaGula (https://gulagula.org/en/).

Coffee beans laid out in the shape of a hand and arm, wearing a black Mondaine wristwatch.

“Join us in our journey towards a more sustainable future. Together, we can make a real difference—one watch at a time. Because at MONDAINE, #wecare about the Earth, the health of our customers and their children and grandchildren, as well as the legacy we leave behind. Choose sustainability. Choose MONDAINE.”