Davos: At the 2025 World Economic Forum, Pandora made the Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, ranking 48th overall. The brand’s commitment to using recycled materials and renewable energy highlights its leadership in sustainability within the jewellery industry.
At the 2025 World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, the jewellery brand Pandora was recognised for its sustainability efforts, earning a place in the Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies list. This prestigious ranking evaluates a total of 8,359 companies worldwide, each with annual revenues exceeding USD 1 billion. The assessment focuses on sustainable business practices and corporate commitments to societal well-being.
Pandora achieved an impressive overall ranking of 48th and was placed second in the “Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods” category. Corporate Knights highlighted the brand’s strong commitment to sustainable product development as a key factor in its ranking. Notably, Pandora manufactures all of its jewellery using 100 per cent recycled silver and gold. The company has also introduced Pandora Lab-Grown Diamonds, which reportedly have a carbon footprint that is 95 per cent smaller than that of traditional mined diamonds.
Mads Twomey-Madsen, the senior vice president of Global Communications for Pandora, expressed pride in the company’s sustainability achievements. Speaking to Jewellery Business, Madsen stated, “We are proud to have established one of the most ambitious sustainability agendas in the jewellery industry. To us, high-quality jewellery, strong business performance and high ethical standards are closely linked, and we craft our jewellery with respect for resources, the environment and people. Being recognized as one of the most sustainable companies for the first time by Corporate Knights is a strong recognition of our progress.”
The Corporate Knights assessment also acknowledged Pandora’s environmental performance in several significant areas. In recent years, the company has managed to reduce its CO2 emissions substantially while maintaining strong growth outcomes. All of the company’s crafting facilities are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, and an impressive 99.8 per cent of its waste is recycled.
Pandora’s commitment to sustainability spans various operational aspects, showcasing its dedication to ethical practices within the jewellery industry as it seeks to balance quality and environmental stewardship.
Source: Noah Wire Services
