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In conversation with Daniela Colaiacovo, CEO and Co-founder of MAKAL
London, UK – 1 April 2022: Russia-based diamond miner ALROSA has suspended its membership with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
London, UK – 3rd March 2022: ALROSA has voluntarily stepped down from the position of Vice-Chair of RJC, temporarily leaving
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 22nd February 2022: Dhamani Jewels has become the first retailer from the United Arab Emirates to join the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), underscoring its commitment to the Code of Practices in its business operations.
If 2021 felt like a year of transition, 2022 is starting to feel like a year of new beginnings. Like many of us, the start of a year is ripe with symbolism and hope for me. A time when I like to offer deep gratitude – first and foremost, for the people around me – loved ones, colleagues and collaborators, and the countless others whose lives, directly or indirectly, intertwine with mine. Also, gratitude for being amongst those who have the immense privilege and the responsibility to effect change, and to leave this world better than we found it.
Read this article by Jen Marracino, Senior Development Director at Pure Earth and Magdalene Sim, Director, Communications, Pure Earth. This article gives a background to the impact on communities of using mercury in gold mining. It explores the relationship between the jewellery industry and Mercury-Free gold mining solutions, particularly the role of Pure Earth, the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM), and the Fairmined initiative.
In conversation with Hayley Henning, CCO, Greenland Ruby
Read this article by Clare Hammond, Senior Myanmar Campaigner at Global Witness, to find out more about responsible sourcing of gemstones from Myanmar, current concerns, and key focus areas.
In conversation with Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO at Bulgari
In conversation with Pamela Fierst-Walsh, Senior Advisor on Conflict and Critical Minerals and US representative to the Kimberly Process at the US State Department
Cartier, delegated by Richemont, and Kering launch the ‘Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030’ in partnership with the Responsible Jewellery Council, to bring together watch and jewellery global players committing to a common core of key sustainability goals.
Brad Brooks-Rubin, the former Special Advisor for Conflict Diamonds at the U.S. Department of State, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor & North America Engagement Lead. Based in Washington, D.C., he will be responsible for advancing policy and deepening connections between international policy makers, NGOs and RJC member companies.
In conversation with Tiffany Stevens, CEO, President and General Counsel, Jewelers Vigilance Committee
In conversation with Ivana Ciabatti, Managing Director, Italpreziosi SPA
Responsible Jewellery Council, will develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs) to establish best practice, including the requirement for full disclosure, for such materials when used in jewellery products. The RJC LGM standard will include laboratory-grown stones and will be separate from the RJC Code of Practices.
In conversation with Gaetano Cavalieri, President, CIBJO
The time is now: Global jewellery industry calls for immediate action on gender equality as report unveils the urgent need for stronger commitment to SDG 5 implementation. Responsible Jewellery Council unveils gender equality report titled ‘The time is now to accelerate SDG 5, achieve gender equality, and empower all women and girls’ published in collaboration with BSR and CIBJO
RJC will provide sustainability and marketing tools and practical guidance, designed with a focus on removing industry barriers and increasing understanding of sustainability for all members.
To celebrate the partnership between Diamonds Do Good and Responsible Jewellery Council, we spoke with Rebecca Foerster, President, to understand more about the organisation, their ongoing commitment to empowering people in natural diamond growing communities, and the impact their work has on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Wereldwijde merken verenigen zich om best practices op duurzaamheidsvlak in de juwelen- en horlogesector te stimuleren ‘Create Beautiful’-video uitgebracht in
Des grandes Maisons s’associent pour promouvoir les meilleures pratiques de durabilité dans les secteurs de la joaillerie et de l’horlogerie
‘Create Beautiful’ video released in Cannes at the occasion of the launch of the Progress Report London, UK – 12
Minera Yanaquihua SAC has achieved recertification to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Code of Conduct as well as certification to
Responsible Jewellery Council, the leading sustainability standard-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch supply chain, has joined the UN Global Compact SDG Ambition platform. The platform aims to scale business impact by accelerating the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by UNGC’s participating companies. It enables companies to move beyond incremental progress and step-up transformative change – unlocking business value, building business resilience, and enabling long-term growth.
RJC Welcomes New Board and Committee Members at 2021 AGM. Chair David Bouffard from Signet Jewelers, and Vice-Chair Peter Karakchiev from ALROSA re-elected
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading standard-setting organisation for the jewellery and watch supply chain, announced today the launch of an SDG Taskforce to create a unified platform to benchmark members’ progress in the implementation of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN SDGs are a call to action for all countries, organisations and people to come together in partnership to achieve a more sustainable and fairer future for all. The SDG Taskforce includes 26 leaders of the global jewellery industry together with the representatives of NGOs, other trade organisations and academia who will convene on a regular basis to drive change and track progress throughout the supply chain – from mining to retail.
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have entered into a cross-membership partnership and signed mutual codes of conduct. The two leading diamond and jewellery industry organisations are dedicated to the adoption of responsible business practices across the supply chain, and this partnership will help increase knowledge-sharing, pilot new initiatives, and increase the positive impact they both make on the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities associated with jewellery, watches and the precious materials from which they are made.
The past year has been a year of reckoning, reflection and reassessing how we relate to one another and to the planet. There is a lot that has been said about the changes this unprecedented year has brought and also about the next normal that seems to be on the not-so-distant horizon. Among all of this, I am convinced of the centrality of a value that has taken on enormous significance and holds true in more ways than we had probably imagined before the pandemic began – interconnectedness. This is why I feel our industry will do well, we are a global family of businesses who have always been interdependent in bringing products to the consumer that are pure emotion and trust. Of the many lessons that have emerged from this turbulent year, one rang true across the globe – we are all in this together.
Highlights RJC marks its 15 year anniversary today with an event exploring the key themes of “Partnership for Progress” and
RJC is committed to Human Rights and looks forward to continued engagement with civil society organisations as we find ways to further advance responsible business practices and drive change in our industry. Download the PDF to read our response.
Responsible Jewellery Council will mark its 15th anniversary by bringing together many leading organisations for a panel discussion on the key theme of responsibility and resilience. How can we build back better through a partnership model to deliver positive impacts on the ground. Join us as we thank our community of over 1,300 members for taking this journey with us and discuss how together we can create impactful change.
Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has never been more critical. Our ‘RJC SDG Roadshow’ – a series of webinars for the jewellery and watch global supply chain to better understand and take measurable action towards Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Event Details Coffee & Conversation Welcome to RJC Organised by: Responsible Jewellery Council Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2020 Time: 8.00am
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has joined a call to action urging the gold and jewellery industry to include Artisanal Scale Mining (ASM) in their sourcing policies and practices.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
