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I was very pleased to host a diverse group of jewellery industry experts and sustainability leaders at our JCK Virtual special edition RJC Leadership Panel. We discussed the relationship between responsible business and resilient business, particularly in times of crisis and uncertainty such as we are facing now.
Join leaders from across the jewellery industry for a lively panel discussion to explore the critical role of leadership and responsible business during COVID-19. Includes global perspectives and on-the-ground examples of action from retail to public policy. Includes a special Keynote Address from Sue Allchurch of the United Nations Global Compact.
Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director, shares her view of 5 of the critical challenges facing the global gold supply-chain during COVID-19 and implications for its economic recovery during the LBMA Responsible Sourcing & Technology Virtual Summit 2020.
A discussion with industry leaders on preventing exploitation in the gold and diamond supply chains.
Gold jewellery accounts for nearly 60% of global gold demand. As part of our Virtual Summit Series, a group of gold industry experts and influencers review the impact of COVID-19 on the gold jewellery supply chain, how the industry will be affected in the future, and how it can deal with the growing pressure to support artisanal gold mining.
Participation Panel highlights Useful Resources More than 20,000 sustainability champions attend UN Global Compact’s 20th anniversary Leaders Summit online —
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) marked its 15- year milestone strengthening consumer confidence for the global jewellery industry at its
Responsible Jewellery Council, joined business leaders from across the world, as we come together virtually to pledge our commitment to a Decade of Action. In the journey towards 2030, we all need to become activists – reimagining, redefining and, ultimately, delivering the kind of future and world we all want.
This year’s AGM will be followed by a 90-minute panel discussion with some of the industry’s most authoritative figures on the theme of resilience. Like the AGM itself, this will also be held virtually.
As the corona virus sweeps the globe, affecting the health and lives of millions, the pandemic is wreaking further economic havoc on the lives of artisanal, small scale miners and their communities. Around 83 per cent of the world’s mining workforce relies on these mines for their livelihood. That comes to roughly 40.5 million people. These people were vulnerable before the corona pandemic and even more so now.
Now more than ever, we are prioritising collaboration, partnerships and conscious engagement with our members to support business continuity in their RJC journey. On our dedicated COVID-19 webpage, members and key stakeholders can find the latest update.
We are living in entirely unprecedented times. The scale and impact of this rapidly unfolding crisis was unimaginable to most of us just weeks ago. And within a matter of weeks, the engines of the world’s economies seem to be screeching to a halt as entire populations are locked up inside their homes.
Members of the jewellery and watch industry are going through challenging times as a result of the current health and economic climate. Our thoughts are with all stakeholders and their families around the world.
Le nostre aziende operanti nell’industria della gioielleria e dell’orologeria stanno attraversando un periodo difficile a causa dell’attuale clima sanitario ed economico. I nostri pensieri sono rivolti a tutte le parti interessate e alle loro famiglie in tutto il mondo.
L’industrie de la bijouterie et de l’horlogerie traverse une période particulièrement difficile en raison de la situation sanitaire et économique actuelle. Nos pensées vont aux membres de l’industrie et à leurs familles, partout dans le monde.
Dear Stakeholders, The new coronavirus disease, officially named COVID-19, has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Members
Dear Stakeholders, The new coronavirus disease, officially named COVID-19, has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Members
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) – the global standard setting organisation for the jewellery supply chain – has strengthened its ongoing
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released a revised version of their Chain of Custody (CoC) standard that will allow
Dear Stakeholders, The Kimberley Process Plenary meets in New Delhi, India, next week to discuss vital reform proposals. The Responsible
The Responsible Jewellery Council has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to develop best practice impact
Vote from The Plumb Club members demonstrates importance of RJC membership in building consumer confidence. The Plumb Club announced that
RJC is committed to Human Rights and looks forward to continued engagement with civil society organisations as we find ways
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the jewellery industry’s foremost standard setting and certification body, held its first virtual annual general
Changes reflect industry’s global evolving needs and consumer demands. The new Code of Practices include and expansion of the scope
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the jewellery industry’s foremost standard setting and certification body, has appointed Iris Van der Veken
The JNA Awards and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have renewed their collaboration for a further year, to encourage an
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the setting and certification organisation for the entire jewellery supply chain, today has announced that
RJC is the global membership and standards body for responsible jewellery throughout the entire supply chain – from mine to retail.
Our ‘Code of Practice’ references key development frameworks, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO Principles and UN Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
