Uniting the gemstones and jewellery industry through shared commitments that catalyse positive change, for people and planet.
Introducing the Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform
The gemstone and jewellery industry plays a vital economic role for millions of people around the world. It is a diverse and vibrant industry comprising companies of all types, size, and shape. Each company plays a fundamental role in transforming precious stones and minerals into unique jewellery pieces we love. Yet, more can be done to ensure that the industry protects the livelihoods of all who work in it, and depend on it, as well as the environment.
The Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform brings individuals and companies together, to collectively improve industry standards of corporate accountability, by taking action towards shared commitments on human rights, fair labour practices, environmental protection, and governance.
Founded by the Coloured Gemstones Working Group (CGWG), the Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform offers free resources and tools to enable individuals and companies, from small-scale mining operators to retailers, to learn more about, and implement, responsible business practices, in a continuous improvement approach.
The Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform is now live
Presentation of the Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform
Webinar: Additional dates to be announced
Sign-up to our webinar where we will share the Platform with you in greater detail, including the resources and tools available for learning and capacity building, and answer any questions you might have about the initiative and how to join!
Watch this space, or sign-up to our newsletter below, to find out the dates of the next webinars.
Latest Updates
The first paper in our series, Coloured Gemstones: Ancient Crafts, Modern Challenges, has been published on our Research page.
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