With the publication of the “2025 Sustainability Report”, Audemars Piguet has clearly set out its sustainability objectives, which the brand has supported with several commitments, including the phasing out of ruby sourcing and the allocation of 2% of its turnover to its two Foundations. Luxury Tribune was able to conduct an exclusive on-camera interview with Ilaria Resta, the brand’s CEO, about these developments.

Lisbon Fashion Week, an event with strong growth potential and still little known, highlighted emerging talents to watch closely, whose focus remains primarily on sustainability, innovation and manufacturing know-how.

Three luxury leaders give their insights on how purpose-driven businesses can build a sustainable and relevant future.

The world of watchmaking is increasingly embracing recycled steel. But what does “recycling” really mean, and what is its true impact on the planet? Let’s take a closer look at this complex issue, especially in the context of watchmakers.

To create more sustainable watches, brands are turning towards eco-friendly materials. Several innovations concern straps, a component with low risks that do not impact the watch in its entirety. Our analysis.

Thanks to a targeted innovation and sustainability strategy, the Portuguese footwear industry is establishing itself as one of the most dynamic hubs in Europe. From leather to bio-based rubber, Portugal is paving the way for responsible and competitive production.

The luxury hospitality industry recently appears to be making a decisive shift toward a more sustainable approach. Far from being a mere marketing strategy, these hotels – though still rare worldwide – are rising to the challenge of 360-degree sustainability.

Innovative carbon-capture technologies are set to revolutionise the fashion and luxury industry, paving the way for a greener future.

In a concerted effort spanning since 2013, a Swiss initiative has been actively addressing the complex terrain of small-scale gold mining through a collaborative approach between miners and buyers. Amidst reports of positive impact and a tragic incident in an accredited mine, Diana Culillas, Secretary General of the Swiss Better Gold Association, sheds exclusive light on the matter.

Culture has an environmental impact on the planet. London-based NGO Julie’s Bicycle estimates that the visual arts sector generates 70 million CO2e annually – the equivalent of Portugal’s emissions.

As COP 30 began on Monday in Belém, Brazil, the climate emergency also calls for rapid action to address the environmental impact of the textile industry. To this end, every year, the Textile Exchange Conference brings together all the players in the sector. This year, in Lisbon, Portugal, the theme was ‘Shifting Landscapes’.

This summer, an Italian probe uncovered a worrying reality: luxury brands like Armani and Dior have been producing their high-end goods in Chinese-owned sweatshops in […]

Between white sand beaches and dramatic river valleys, luxurious eco hotels and independent, regenerative projects in Portugal’s Alentejo region are setting an example for the rest to follow.

Cruelty-free and environmental-friendly, innovative plant-based materials made in laboratories have the potential to transform the textile industry for the better, while preserving traditional crafts in the supply chain.

Cashmere overconsumption worldwide has been leading to an exponential growth of goat livestock, causing in turn a desertification of Mongolian steppes. The sector is endangered.