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Responsible Jewellery Council is the world’s leading sustainability standard setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry.

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Created to lead change and build trust

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) brings together over 1900 companies of all sizes, across the global watch and jewellery supply chain, from mining to retail.

We play a crucial role in promoting responsible practices and ethical standards within the jewellery and watch industry. Through our standards, certification and collaborative initiatives, RJC aims to build trust, transparency, and sustainability across the entire jewellery and watch supply chain, ultimately benefiting consumers, communities, and the environment. 

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Download assets to promote your RJC membership including, a website blurb, press release COP & COC certified, employee announcement COP & COC certified, co-branded video, co-branded boutique and workplace poster & a boutique and workplace name plate.

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On the 1st March 2024, the G7 Russian diamond import restrictions came into effect. To help you through this transition, we have created a guidance document for our members to support you in the implementation of the G7 requirements. 

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The jewellery and watch industry has a larger ambition to contribute to a better, fairer world

RJC’s standards are at the heart of that change. They enable companies, from mining to retail, to integrate responsible business practices into their management systems and daily operations. There are two standards available to RJC members: RJC Code of Practices (COP) and RJC Chain of Custody (COC). Through the implementation of the Code of Practices, members contribute towards the United Nations 2030 agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Implement sustainable business practices into the core of your business strategy

Our toolkits and templates give members and companies the information they need to make better choices. In our library you will find a number of resources created to support you on your sustainability journey, including practical guidance, toolkits and templates.

We have a dedicated team that can support you in the implementation of our Code of Practices (COP) and Chain of Custody (COC) standards. 

If you need any additional support or have any questions please contact us.

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Membership is your pathway to sustainable growth​

Sustainability is a journey of continuous improvement. RJC membership gives you the opportunity to accelerate yours. What differentiates us is that we have one solution for businesses, big or small, to integrate sustainability in its operations. Our standards cover Human Rights, Labour Rights, Health and Safety, Product integrity and many other key topics.

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RJC is the global membership and standards body for responsible jewellery throughout the entire supply chain – from mine to retail. Our ‘Code of Practice’ references key development frameworks, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO Principles and UN Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).