Carbon Neutral

Chupi continues expansion with new lab grown diamond collection

Dublin-based Chupi has launched its new One in a Trillion collection and also confirmed its plans to expand in the UK. Founder, CEO and designer, Chupi Sweetman, founded the jewellery brand in 2013 in Dublin with an aim to design heirloom jewellery which “captures and celebrates life’s moments of love,…

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Pineapple Island launches eco-friendly Black Friday alternative

Jewellery brand Pineapple Island has launched Green Friday, a new initiative aimed at giving consumers an eco-conscious choice this Black Friday. In a move also aimed at supporting the cost-of-living crisis, the brand is also offering discounts across all of its products and climate positive orders, which will offset 100%…

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Dimexon launches first ESG report

Ethical diamond supplier Dimexon has announced the launch of its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report – “Diamonds with Purpose”. The report aims to highlight ESG achievements over the years and to set new sustainability and ethical goals for 2023, 2025 and 2030. Among its aims include 100% traceability…

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Mother of Pearl and Monica Vinader unveil collaboration

Monica Vinader and sustainable luxury fashion jeweller, Mother of Pearl, have collaborated on a 12-piece sustainable jewellery collection. The collection comprises three earrings, two rings, three pendants, two bracelets and two necklaces made in 100% recycled gold vermeil satin finish. All pieces can be layered or stacked together, and they…

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Prestige Valuations launches ethical ring collection

Hatton Garden-based jeweller, Prestige Valuations, has launched a new range of fully sustainable, ethical natural diamond rings, in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of proposals. The first piece in the collection is a 0.5 carat engagement ring. The diamond engagement ring is set in Fairtrade gold and comes…

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Madestones achieves carbon neutrality

Madestones, the lab-grown diamond company, has announced that the group is now certified as carbon neutral. Provided by CO2-logic, the label has been validated by the international independent certification body Vinçotte. In addition to the label, the process for gaining certification complied with PAS 2060, which sets requirements for achieving…

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LGDs are the future, despite the backlash

“They are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a testament to our ongoing and ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Alexander Lacik, CEO at Pandora, upon releasing the group’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. However, the global jewellery retailer went beyond…

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De Beers announce 12 sustainability goals

De Beers has announced 12 sustainability goals for the coming decade, which includes achieving “gender parity” throughout its workforce, and being carbon neutral within its own operations by 2030. As part of the 2030 goals, the diamond group said it aims to support 10,000 women entrepreneurs in its diamond producing…

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Two-thirds of consumers look for ethical features in online purchases

Some 64% of UK and Irish consumers are now “actively looking” for ethical or sustainable features when making a purchase, according to new research by PFS and LiveArea.  A further 76% of consumers felt that online retailers and brands have an “obligation” to protect, conserve and benefit” the environment, reflecting…

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Lark and Berry introduces carbon neutral shipping

Lark and Berry has introduced carbon neutral shipping across its brand, in a move to further offset its carbon emissions. The group currently plants trees for every purchase made, but now aims to become “one of the few” e-commerce brands to offset 100% of carbon emissions from shipping.  For every…

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