SKAGEN IS DEDICATED TO CRAFTING PURPOSEFUL
WATCHES AND JEWELRY IMAGINED WITH TIMELESS DESIGN.
We’re also committed to being the most responsible version of ourselves and putting actions before words. With each collection, we strive to be better than who we were before. From manufacturing methods to raw materials, we’re innovation seekers continuously integrating new ways to lower our environmental footprint.
We’re proud of our progress and are eager to elevate current standards in designing better for all our tomorrows.
Working Toward a Greater Goal
NOW
90% of our traditional watch styles currently contain one of the following materials:
- Solar-powered movement
- Stainless steel
- #tide ocean material®
- Leather
We are committed to supporting responsible leather manufacturing globally, which is why we are proud partners with the Leather Working Group (LWG). We purchase 100% of our leathers from LWG-certified suppliers.
Our stainless steel is selected for long-lasting durability and corrosion resistancy. It’s a material recognized at the industrial level for being highly recyclable. We are sourcing vendors to provide a traceable, higher recycled content in newer collections.
We use the sun’s energy, or artificial light sources, to power our solar watches.
Reduce the use of virgin plastic by partnering with companies like #tide ocean material®—the manufacturer of premium quality recycled plastic made of ocean-bound plastic.
FUTURE
By 2023, we will introduce a watch collection where more than half the weight of the watch is made from either: partially recycled or biobased materials and a renewable energy source.
Pursue opportunities with key stakeholders in the recycled stainless steel supply chain to incorporate higher recycled content stainless steel throughout watch and jewelry collections.
Incorporate materials and standards with impact in mind into existing collections not featuring stainless steel.
Introduce a program to increase the amount of restored/pre-loved or recycled watches.
Packaging
We're harnessing our passion for sourcing, design, innovation, and creativity to transform our packaging for the greater good.
Packaging
We're harnessing our passion for sourcing, design, innovation, and creativity to transform our packaging for the greater good.
PRODUCT PACKAGING
Skagen’s standard traditional watch product boxes are made from FSC-certified 100% recycled content. Jewelry packaging includes a reusable pouch made with 100% linen and a drawstring made from 100% FSC-certified paper.
SHIPPING MATERIALS
The boxes and packing paper used to ship to our customers are made from 100% recycled content.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Check if your local recycling center processes paper that has already been recycled.
WE PROMISE TO BE TRANSPARENT
All responsibly-designed products will be labeled with attributes describing features or materials designed with impact in mind.
WE PROMISE TO SHARE OUR PROGRESS
We’ll share how we’re evolving and innovating our products and production through marketing communication via email, social media and our website.
WE PROMISE TO KEEP YOU INFORMED.
Please see our parent company, Fossil Group, Inc.’s 2021 Sustainability Report for a deep dive into details.
our promises
PARTNERS & PROJECTS
Copenhagen Fashion Week
Copenhagen Fashion Week is widely recognized as pioneering fashion week, placing sustainability at its core, showcasing the best Nordic brands that must simultaneously live up to 18 Minimum Standards to be part of the official show schedule.
Our ongoing partnership allows us to collaborate with designers from Scandinavia for authentic conversations surrounding concrete solutions and how to apply those learnings to collections produced together.
Why We Partner With
Copenhagen Fashion Council
We share core values and seek to elevate current standards in designing better for all our tomorrows.
We are both deeply rooted in the Scandinavian fashion and design communities.
We both bring a modern and joyful expression of Danish lifestyles to people worldwide.
Leather Working Group
Skagen is committed to supporting responsible leather manufacturing globally, which is why we are proud members of the Leather Working Group/LWG. We currently source 100% of our leather from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries. Certified tanneries have met strict requirements on responsible water use, wastewater discharge, energy use, chemical management, and air emissions.
Why We Partner With LWG
Leather Working Group is committed to driving improvement across the global leather supply chain, minimizing the environmental impact of leather production, and inspiring, educating, and challenging its member companies.
They implement an auditing process that contains 17 separate sections of evaluation that cover all aspects of responsible leather manufacturing, including environmental management, traceability, chemical management, social responsibility, and governance.
#tide ocean material®
This industry leader is recognized for collecting ocean-bound plastic waste and transforming it, in part with renewable energy, into a premium second-life raw material that’s used in some of our watch dials, watch bracelets, and cases.
Why We Partner With #tide
In 2 years, #tide has upcycled the equivalent of more than 25 million plastic bottles
0%: The percentage of virgin plastic present in #tide
#tide's upcycling process produces up to 80% fewer CO2 emissions than producing virgin plastics.
Recycled material certified by Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
SAVE THE WAVES COALITION
This international nonprofit protects fragile global ecosystems and raises awareness about the incredible importance of preserving our oceans for today and future generations.
Why We Partner with
SAVE THE WAVES COALITION
Together, we’re working to protect fragile global ecosystems and raise awareness about the incredible importance of preserving our oceans for today and future generations.
Our namesake, Skagen, refers to the coastal city in Denmark. This location remains a source of inspiration—from our materials to our designs' organic shapes.
Baum
Favored by fashion editors and influencers globally, Copenhagen’s Baum und Pferdgarten collaborated with us to craft a design-forward collection of pieces that are bold in their simplicity.
Why We Partner with
Baum und Pferdgarten
Both brands share a passion for Scandinavian design and a love for creating beautiful and wearable pieces.
We both believe in creating quality pieces that stand the test of time, from the elevated high-grade materials we use to thoughtful designs with a modern twist.
InterPride
Founded in 1982, InterPride represents the global Pride movement of over 1,200 organizations and is a membership-based organization with more than 400 active members from over 70 countries, providing resources for human rights, racism and oppression awareness, scholarships, and more.
Why We Partner with InterPride
Denmark is a progressive place of landmark firsts—specifically regarding inclusivity — and we're proud that our Danish heritage reflects a culture of acceptance for all Pride communities.
We are committed to supporting InterPride as they make a difference in the lives of the LGBTQI+ community worldwide.
We have a shared vision: a world with full cultural, social, and legal equality for all.