Environmental, Social and Governance
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Aug- 2025 -18 AugustRetailers
Monica Vinader recertified with Positive Luxury sustainability mark
Jewellery brand Monica Vinader has been recertified with the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark, which recognises companies that meet sustainability standards across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. To achieve certification, brands must score at least 50% in Positive Luxury’s independent ESG+ assessment. Monica Vinader recorded 64% in environment, 88% in…
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5 AugustRetailers
Verragio receives RJC certified member status
Jewellery brand Verragio has achieved certified member status with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), following an independent audit of its business practices. The bridal and fine jewellery company joined the RJC in September 2024 and was officially granted certification in June 2025. Certification is awarded to members that meet the…
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Jul- 2023 -24 JulyDesigners
Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery achieves Butterfly Mark
Bespoke jewellery designer Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery in Portsmouth has achieved the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark. Since 1998, Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery has used ethical and sustainable practices to create ‘Jewellery for Life’ under the creative and business leadership of its eponymous founder. The brand has also incorporated circular economy into…
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulyRetailers
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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Aug- 2021 -23 AugustRetailers
Signet Jewelers launches charity foundation
Signet Jewelers has announced that it has launched a new charity initiative, Love Inspires Foundation to support women and children, and social change advocacy. The foundation will aim to support people through grants in countries that it operates in and also provide matching gifts to qualified non-profit organisations. Virginia C…
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Mar- 2021 -3 MarchCurrent Affairs
RJC urges industry leaders to adopt sustainable change
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has published an open letter to jewellery industry leaders, urging them adopt sustainable practices within their businesses. Last year, the trade association stated its “decade of action” in its bid to reach its ‘17 Sustainable Development Goals’, an initiative set up to combat climate-change related…
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May- 2018 -17 MayEconomy
World Gold Council releases 30-year outlook on gold industry
The World Gold Council has launched a one-off essay collection titled ‘Gold 2048’, which analyses how the gold market is set to evolve over the next 30 years. Contributions from authors such as George Magnus, senior economist, Rick Lacaille, global chief investment officer of State Street Global Advisors, and Michelle…
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