RJC celebrates tenth anniversary with AGM in Mumbai
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has celebrated its 10th anniversary this week by hosting its first annual general meeting (AGM) outside of Europe.
Co-hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the AGM represented the organisation’s first conference held outside of Europe.
The RJC said the AGM marked a “major milestone” in continuing efforts to bring the message of responsible business practice to India, a global leader in diamond and jewellery manufacturing and sales.
Over a three-day series of events including the AGM, conference sessions, factory visits and a gala dinner, leading members of the Indian and international industry exchanged views and learning.
The events highlighted how the Indian manufacturing sector has significantly benefited from an industry-led global compliance standard like the RJC to meet export market expectations, as well as to retain skilled workers as a way of improving quality and productivity.
James Courage, RJC chairman, said: “India remains a strategic priority for the RJC. We thank our co-hosts, GJEPC and BDB, and all the other international and Indian participants that made this event such a success.
“RJC is delighted that this event has strengthened our relationship with the GJEPC and BDB to work together for the future success of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry.”
The RJC also announced that it had appointed its first member from civil society, Estelle Levin, who was formally appointed as co-chair of the RJC standards committee.
