Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030

Next week, WJI 2030 is pleased to be participating in Expanding Horizons, IAC’s 14th International Gold & Diamond Conference, taking place July 16 - 17, 2024, in New York. How do we best address the urgencies of our time? Join Gaetano Cavalieri (President, World Jewellery Confederation - CIBJO), Iris Maria Alexis Van der Veken (Executive Director, Watch and Jewelry Initiative 2030), Satta Matturi (Creative Director, Matturi Fine Jewellery & diamond industry expert; board member, Responsible Jewellery Council), John Mulligan (Director and Climate Lead, World Gold Council; President, Sustainable Development Commission, World Jewellery Confederation CIBJO) and moderator Lisa Koenigsberg (Founder and President, IAC) to explore cross-industry convergence and collaboration. Interested in registering for the event? See here: https://lnkd.in/ezUBbtuJ #gold #goldanddiamonds #jewellery #iac #iacevents #eventsnyc #diamonds #initiativesinartandculture #mining #julyevents

This week marks two years of Iris Maria Alexis Van der Veken as Executive Director & Secretary General, spearheading the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030. A special thank you to WJI 2030 Co-Chairs, Cyrille Vigneron, and Marie-Claire Daveu, and WJI 2030 Board Members, Dr Anino Emuwa, Frederic Grangie, Bernadette Pinet-Cuoq, Gaetano Cavalieri, Raj Mehta, Licia Mattioli, Georg Kell, Jane Hwang, and Alexander Lacik. A special thank you to our partners, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Deloitte, BSR, ESG Book , The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd.    Where are we today? Check out our recent stakeholder report - https://lnkd.in/egStbEhr We thank our members for their dedication and active engagement throughout the past two years. No one can do this alone. It is through collective effort that we are able to accelerate progress and ignite change. “As we navigate this journey, let us humbly remember that smart collaboration within and beyond our industry holds the key to empowering change and driving action for the betterment of people and planet.” – Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director & Secretary General, WJI 2030. #Collaboration #EmpowerTheChange #WJI2030 Image: Marie-Claire Daveu (Chief Sustainability & Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering), Cyrille Vigneron (CEO, Cartier), Iris Van der Veken (Executive Director, WJI 2030) - Watch Forum, September 2022 (left to right).

We are thrilled to announce that the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 has joined Business for Nature, a global coalition of 100+ influential partner organizations as well as forward-thinking companies, Together, driving credible business action and policy ambition to achieve a nature-positive economy for all by 2030.   We believe in the power of collaboration to drive impactful change. By joining forces with Business for Nature, we are amplifying our commitment to preserving biodiversity and promoting responsible practices within the watch and jewellery industry.   Both WJI 2030 and Business for Nature are united by the vision of a resilient, resource-efficient, and inclusive future. Together, we will work to:   • Provide technical expertise to governments so that they adopt, implement and enforce ambitious policies that help create a nature-positive economy   • Scale and accelerate business action by strengthening, clarifying and amplifying why and how companies should act now   Please join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing one step your company is making to preserve or restore nature. Together, we can contribute toward a nature-positive economy by 2030.   #ForNature #WJI2030 #Nature #Biodiversity #Collaboration #PreservingResources #EmpowerTheChange

Gender equality is crucial for every industry, especially in the watch and jewellery sector. Gender bias not only undermines our social fabric but also represents a significant waste of the world’s human potential. Denying women equal rights means denying half the population the opportunity to live life to its fullest. As part of our commitment to fostering inclusiveness, WJI 2030 focuses on moving from activation to acceleration. Signing the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) is just the first step. To truly accelerate progress, it’s essential to integrate and embed the WEPs framework into your corporate culture and strategy. Every organization has a role to play and can begin with small actions. We are here to support you with practical guidance in collaboration with UN Women and the WEPs secretariat. Join us next week for the first session of our 3-part webinar series to support your business on this journey: Session 1 - Navigating ESG from a gender lens: June 25th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dxH_PGK2 The series will provide expert presentations and practical exercises to help companies: - Understand the risks and opportunities of gender equality materiality. - Learn from case studies of WEPs signatories about the business case and lessons learned. - Be inspired to raise awareness and participate actively. - Gain insights from practical and technical working sessions on implementation. - Get motivated to advance gender equality, engage suppliers, and support women business owners. We strongly encourage participation from DEI, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Procurement representatives. Let's work together to accelerate efforts towards gender equality in our industry. Mark your calendars for the upcoming sessions: Session 2 - Fostering an inclusive workplace culture: July 11th, 3:00-4:30 pm CET Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dJv3vmpw Session 3 - Embedding gender equality into the value chain: July 16th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dFtj-x8h Join us in making a difference on SDG5 #SDG5 #GenderEquality #WomensEmpowermentPrinciples #EmpowerTheChange #DEI

Today, on the International Day Against Child Labour, we stand in solidarity with global efforts to eradicate child labour. According to Human Rights Watch, over 152 million children worldwide are engaged in child labour, with millions working in hazardous conditions. This is a stark reminder of the urgent need for collective action to protect children’s rights. In the watch and jewellery industry, we must be particularly vigilant. It is our responsibility to ensure that our practices do not contribute to this global issue. WJI 2030 is committed to promoting ethical practices and transparency in our supply chains. We are dedicated to fostering a responsible industry that prioritises human rights and the welfare of children. With the goal of supporting all actors in our industry with guidance, tools, and insights from experts and members related to the prevention and mitigation of human rights impacts in company operations and value chains, we developed the Human Rights Navigator. Download the complete Human Rights Navigator for more information on the specific risks in the watch and jewellery industry, and guidance on how to operationalise your company’s Human Rights Due Diligence here: https://lnkd.in/e9kZtUHr Let's work together to ensure that our industry contributes to a world where children are free to learn, play, and grow in safe environments. The time to act is now. #InternationalDayAgainstChildLabour #ChildRights #WJI2030 #HumanRights #HumanRightsWatch #EmpowerTheChange

Gender Equality is an important topic for any industry, but especially for the watch & jewellery industry. Gender bias is undermining our social fabric. It is not just a human rights issue; it is a tremendous waste of the world’s human potential. By denying women equal rights, we deny half the population a chance to live life at its fullest. As part of the third pillar, fostering inclusiveness, WJI 2030 emphasizes the importance of moving from activation to acceleration. Becoming a Women Empowerment Principles signatory is simply the first step in activating your commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. In order to accelerate progress, integrating and embedding the WEPs framework into your corporate culture and strategy is key. Every organization has a role to play and can start taking small actions. We are here to support you with practical guidance to do so in collaboration with the UN Women, WEPs secretariat. WJI 2030, in collaboration with UN Women, is hosting a 3-series webinar course to support your business in this journey: • Session 1 - Navigating ESG from a gender lens: June 25th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dxH_PGK2 • Session 2 - Fostering an inclusive workplace culture: July 11th, 3:00-4:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dJv3vmpw • Session 3 - Embedding gender equality into the value chain: July 16th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dFtj-x8h Please register to join us through the links above. These sessions will combine expert presentations and practical exercises to help companies: • Understand risk and opportunity of gender equality materiality. • Share case studies from WEPs signatories on the business case & lessons learned from their practices. • Be inspired to participate and raise awareness. • Learn from practical and technical working sessions on implementation. • Get motivated to accelerate efforts to advance gender equality, engage with their suppliers to commit to gender equality, and engage with women business owners. We encourage participation from DEI, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Procurement representatives. Let's work together to accelerate efforts to advance gender equality in our industry. #SDG5 #GenderEquality #WomensEmpowermentPrincipals #EmpowerTheChange #DEI

Today, on World Oceans Day, we reflect on the critical state of our oceans and the urgent need for action. Covering over 70% of the Earth's surface, oceans regulate the climate, support diverse ecosystems, and sustain the livelihoods of billions. Despite their importance, our oceans are facing unprecedented challenges. Overfishing, pollution, and climate change are causing severe harm. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), oceans have absorbed about 90% of the excess heat generated by climate change, leading to ocean warming, acidification, and deoxygenation. The United Nations reports that approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, impacting marine life and ecosystems. At WJI 2030, we are committed to addressing these issues through working with climate and nature experts and our member to understand water footprinting and its relevance to our industry. Working together we can identify water-related risks in regions where the watch and jewellery industry sources materials, share expectations and strategies related to corporate water responsibilities, and develop actionable plans for sustainable water use. We believe that by implementing these steps, we can make a positive impact on ocean health and biodiversity. The path forward requires collective effort, innovation, and a commitment to transformative action. Together, we can contribute to the restoration and preservation of our oceans for future generations. To learn more about our initiatives and the Nature Roadmap, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsqevWuZ #WorldOceansDay #ClimateAction #PreservingResources #WJI2030 #NatureRestoration #MarineConservation #EmpowerTheChange

Today, we join the global community in celebrating World Environment Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action for the protection of our environment. This year's theme, “Land Restoration, desertification and drought resilience" resonates deeply with our mission at the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030). In light of this significant day, we are proud to highlight the launch of our Nature Roadmap, unveiled last week at the JCK Las Vegas Sustainability Summit. This framework is the first of its kind for the watch and jewellery industry, providing businesses with the tools and guidance needed to address the urgent nature and biodiversity crisis. Why the Nature Roadmap Matters: • Ecosystem Restoration: Our industry relies on the rich biodiversity and natural resources that our planet offers. By implementing  the recommendations in the Nature Roadmap, businesses can play a crucial role in ecosystem restoration and biodiversity preservation. • Sustainable Practices: The roadmap outlines practical steps for integrating biodiversity into business strategies, fostering sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and business operations. • Collective Action: As a living document, the Nature Roadmap will continuously evolve, adapting to new challenges and opportunities in the nature-business landscape. On this World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting sustainable practices and protecting our natural world. We invite all industry stakeholders to join us on this journey towards a nature-positive future. To download the Nature Roadmap, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dMvV7cAM Together we can make a difference in halting biodiversity loss and protecting the environment. Together we empower the change. #WorldEnvironmentDay #NatureRoadmap #WJI2030 #Sustainability #Biodiversity #EcosystemRestoration #WatchAndJewellery #EmpowerTheChange

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Nature Roadmap yesterday at the JCK Sustainability Summit. This year's Summit brought together industry leaders, experts, and visionaries to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities in sustainability. We were honoured to have Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering and M Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International join our Executive Director and Secretary General, Iris Maria Alexis Van der Veken, in panel on Empowering the Change: A Fireside Chat on Nature & Climate Solutions, where we introduced the Nature Roadmap. Our industry depends on the biological diversity, natural resources, and ecosystem services provided by nature. With biodiversity loss and climate change posing significant risks, it is crucial to take collective action. The Nature Roadmap is designed to help companies understand and manage their relationship with nature, ultimately creating value for both their operations and the environment. What the Nature Roadmap offers: Practical tools and insights to integrate biodiversity into business strategies. As a living document, it will continuously evolve, staying relevant and effective in a rapidly changing landscape. Why now: The urgent nature and biodiversity crisis require immediate action. The world is losing biodiversity at an alarming rate, and climate change is accelerating the loss of ecosystems. This moment calls for nature-positive solutions that can halt and reverse biodiversity loss. The Nature Roadmap offers a clear path for our industry to make meaningful contributions to this global challenge. Join us: The Nature Roadmap is a significant step towards a sustainable future for our industry. We invite all industry players to engage with it and contribute to creating a nature-positive future. You may access the Nature Roadmap here: https://lnkd.in/dMvV7cAM Deep gratitude to our Board, our members, the experts at The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd, and our partners for their invaluable contributions to the creation of the Nature Roadmap. Together, we can empower our industry and create nature positive solutions. #EmpowerTheChange #Biodiversity #NatureRoadmap #WJI2030 #JCKLasVegas #NaturePositive

WJI 2030 congratulates Diamonds Do Good for taking leadership in speaking of the positive impacts of the diamond industry in communities around the world.   Established in 2006 as the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) by leaders in the diamond and jewellery industry, including Russell Simmons, De Beers Group, and the Rapaport Group, Diamonds Do Good carries forward the mission to support initiatives that empower people in diamond-producing countries. We are looking forward to joining them at the Diamonds Do Good Awards at JCK to celebrate the work of Award Recipients, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), London Jewelers, and Lisa Bridge. Thank you for demonstrating that through education, community empowerment, and promoting ethical practices, the diamond sector can be a force for good in the world. Abhay Javeri Allison Katz Andrew Siegel Anna Martin Avi Levy Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Bobbi Hansen Christina Gandia Gambale Constance Polamalu Craig R. Dave Bonaparte Dov Tannenbaum Eddie LeVian Ellen Junger Iris Maria Alexis Van der Veken Jack Gabriel Kathy Corey Kealeboga Pule Kristie Nicolosi Lola Oladunjoye Marcus ter Haar NACD CD., Cert. Dir (IODSA) Mark Klein Mike Alexander Nathalie Diamantis Nilesh Kothari Peter Engel Patel Piyush Pritesh Patel Rebecca Foerster Sally Morrison Sarin Bachmann Stephanie Gottlieb