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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is the leading standard-setting organization for the global jewelry and watch industry. Since its founding in 2005, the RJC has grown to include over 2,000 member companies across the entire supply chain—from mining to retail—in more than 70 countries. The organization is dedicated to promoting responsible ethical, social, and environmental practices that respect human rights throughout the global supply chain.
Our Mission and Values
The RJC mission is to advance responsible business practices across the diamond, gold, silver, platinum group metals, and colored gemstone sectors. By fostering trust and transparency, we aim to create a sustainable world-wide supply chain that benefits consumers, communities, and the environment.
Industry-Leading Standards
RJC members commit to and are independently audited against rigorous international standards:
- Code of Practices (COP): Our core mandatory standard for all commercial members, covering business ethics, human rights, social performance, and environmental management.
- Chain of Custody (COC): A voluntary standard for precious metals that ensures responsible production and traceability through the supply chain.
- Laboratory Grown Material Standard (LGMS): Specific standards for companies handling lab-grown materials to ensure ethical and social integrity. Why Join the RJC?
Membership in the RJC is a journey of continuous improvement that provides businesses of all sizes with a pathway to sustainable growth.
Benefits include:
- Global Recognition: Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability with a world-renowned certification.
- Risk Management: Use our standards and self-assessment tools to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Professional Growth: Access technical expertise, training webinars, and a global community of like-minded professionals.
- Strategic Advantage: Meet the growing consumer demand for ethically sourced jewelry and prepare for future international regulations.
Driving Global Impact
By implementing RJC standards, our members support the UN 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Through collective action and third-party verification, the RJC transforms the jewelry industry into a major driving force for a fairer, more sustainable world.
