Fair Luxury is an independent group of committed changemakers creating a platform to discuss and promote responsible sourcing in the jewellery industry.
Based on grassroots research, this new STORY MAP highlights the impact of diamond mining in seven African countries.
Explore the KP CSC’ recommendations to enhance human rights, traceability, accountability and sustainability in the diamond supply chain:
https://t.co/71w78pcVZk
GRASSROOTS RESEARCH
In East Cameroon, @InfoRelufa observed that traceability is lacking due to the remoteness of #diamond mining sites.
The presence of unauthorised sites & informal buyers increases the likelihood of cross-border smuggling into the CAR
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ARTICLE | Why is recycled metal not the first choice for #ResponsibleJewellery?
Recently, more and more jewellery brands are using recycled metal for sustainability reasons. Yet we prioritise metal sourced from responsible small-scale mining initiatives.
https://t.co/evYAk7NFxk
We thoroughly enjoyed @fairluxuk's Open House today on "What it means to be an LGBTQIA+ person within the jewellery profession".
We're proud to have always been an LGBTQIA+ welcoming business and are continually working to further improve our offering🏳️🌈
The general concept of starting a Responsible Sourcing Program involves:
- Deciding on your values
- Examining your supply chain
- Understanding where materials come from
- Re-assessing and making any changes
- Continuing to improve
https://t.co/SQsxBgrdeQ
This is how we do it:
Education
Learn the essentials, understand complex systems.
Guidance
Get the tools and expertise needed to navigate supply chains that emphasize reciprocity.
Strategy
Discover specific methods, systems, and techniques.
https://t.co/d6Nr8l3kAs
“Gold certification programs have the potential to positively enhance ASGM formalization efforts by contributing to social development and minimizing environmental impacts.” read the full article here: https://t.co/1f5uabmVUe
Michel Yoboué warned against the tendency to misrepresent the #KimberleyProcess as something it is not, namely a conflict prevention mechanism that would provide consumers assurances of #diamonds' conflict-free nature.
Watch or read the speech:
https://t.co/hqaUWyzJyT
Save the date!
Our first gem fair of 2023 will be in London on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th January.
Please let us know you're coming by registering in advance.
The KP Civil Society Coalition calls on the Kimberley Process to come to terms with the shortcomings of the certification scheme and to commit to serious reform https://t.co/xmvI0GGFtP