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Category: Social Responsibility

The Dirt on Greenwashing

Hiding unethical practices behind a veneer of sustainability is a serious issue in the luxury sector.

WJI 2030 Adds Seven Members to Its Board

The new recruits come from a cross-section of the jewelry, diamond and fashion industries, as well as from civil society organizations.

The Industry’s Russia Crisis: Formulating Sanctions

The recent pledge by the G7 nations to develop new measures on Russian diamonds will have a lasting effect on the industry.
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Sustainability in a Rapidly Changing World: A 2023 Perspective

Responsible sourcing efforts must focus on leaving no one behind.
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Meet Elliot Carlyle, the Man Helping Open Doors for Jewelers of Color

Elliot Carlyle is on a mission to give underrepresented creators the resources they need to succeed.
Marie-Claire Daveu, chief sustainability officer and head of institutional affairs at Kering, with Iris Van der Veken, executive director and secretary general of WJI. (Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030)

Joint Sustainability Project Puts Focus on Small Businesses

UN teams up with Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 to help improve ethical practices.
(From left) Sebnem Duzgun, Nicole Smith, John W. Ford Sr., Kimberly Collins and Jenna White.

New Initiative Tackles Colored-Gemstone Traceability

AGTA partners with Colorado School of Mines to bring transparency to African gem operations.

Podcast: The Importance of Tracking Your Diamond

Frederik Degryse, CEO of iTraceiT chats with Rapaport’s Avi Krawitz about the rising demand for traceability programs
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FTC Extends Deadline for ‘Green Guides’ Feedback

Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) now accepting submissions until March 10.
WATCH & JEWELLERY INITIATIVE 2030

The Group Pushing to Unite the Trade on Sustainability

Climate action is key for the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, says executive director Iris Van der Veken.

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