17-3-2021
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has entered into a cross-membership partnership and signed mutual codes of conduct.
RJC will joins the WDC Kimberley Process (KP) Task Force and involve in critical discussions about the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). This includes the expansion of the KP’s definition of conflict diamonds, principles for responsible diamond sourcing, and the worldwide adoption of the WDC’s System of Warranties (SoW). Meanwhile, WDC will become a part of RJC task force, a platform for the jewellery and watch industry in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Both exchanges will take place with immediate effect.“Cooperation at this level is critical to raising the level of knowledge about responsible sourcing, driving action and having a positive impact on all businesses, small and large, at every level of the diamond supply chain,” said Elodie Daguzan, WDC’s executive director.
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