About the data
In addition to the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, other global standards exist for precious metals and stones. Among the main standards developed to guide companies to adopt responsible sourcing practices are:
- The Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),
- the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
- Two standards by the Responsible Jewellery Council (Member Certification and Chain of Custody Certification).
Methodology
Go through the The Hidden Cost of Jewelry Report to find out whether the company you are researching complies with relevant certifications. If the company you are researching is not part of the report, browse the company's Website and see if the company displays any of the following certifications:
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Select "RJC-Chain of Custody Certification (CoC)" if you find the company is certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
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Select "RJC-Code of Practices Certification (CoP)" if you find the company is certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
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Select "Fairmined Standard" if you find the company has such certification.
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Select "Fairmined Gold Standard" if you find the company has such certification.
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Select "Kimberly Process Certification Scheme" if you find the company hold a KPCS certification.
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Select "Others" if you find the company is certified by standard that is not listed here and cite the complete name in the Comment section.
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If you cannot find information about a certification or standard, select "Unknown".