Dimexon joins United Nations’ WEP

Diamond supplier Dimexon has announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations’ Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP).

WEP is a set of guidelines designed to promote gender equality within the workplace, and beyond.

By becoming a signatory of the WEP, Dimexon is planning to further its mission of supporting and empowering women in the workplace.

The company claims that this is part of a wider commitment to developing industry-leading sustainable and ethical practices across its entire business.

It also said that it is a long-term plan that will not only advance its own credentials but “inspire others in the diamond industry to follow suit”, as laid out in its 2022 ESG report.

Dimexon founder Pankaj Mehta set about building a diamond cutting and polishing facility staffed almost exclusively by women, providing career opportunities and financial independence at a time when this was rare for women in rural India.

Today, Dimexon’s workforce is 85% female, and promotes advocacy of women’s rights and gender equality.

The latest commitment to the principles of the WEP was inspired by the diamantaire’s membership of the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030, which it joined in 2022.

Rajiv Mehta, director of Dimexon, said: “We are proud to now be a signatory of the United Nations’ Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP), and to be joining other leaders in the luxury industry.

“Empowering women has been one of Dimexon’s priorities since its inception, so it felt natural for us to sign up to this initiative as we continue to empower, embolden and support women. Since we became a member in 2022 of the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030, we have been inspired to join WEP and to continue to develop industry-leading sustainable and ethical practices.”

Formed by the UN Global Compact and UN Women, WEP offers business guidance on how to promote gender equality in the workplace.