Episode Three: Leading Ethical Practices Across Industry
In this episode, we talk about our commitments to sourcing diamonds responsibly, using our rigorous industry-wide standards, the Best Practice Principles (BPPs). We also shine a light on the not insignificant 25% of the industry made up of small-scale and artisanal miners. We share how we’re dedicated to keep standards high, no matter the source.
We begin by talking to Feriel Zerouki, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at De Beers, Elodie Daguzan, Executive Director at the World Diamond Council, and Iris van de Veken, Executive Director of the Responsible Jewellery Council. They share their views on how, together, we make sure diamonds are conflict-free in a complex and constantly evolving industry.
Later in the episode, we hear from Raymond Alpha and Rebecca Kumba Missa of GemFair who are working with small-scale and artisanal miners in Sierra Leone to introduce safe and sustainable standards. We also answer one of our listeners’ burning questions on Leading Ethical Practices Across Industry.
Ethical practice, thriving communities, equal opportunity and the natural world are topics teeming with questions – and if you’ve got one for us, we’d love to hear from you. So if there’s something you think we should discuss in a future episode, do get in touch with us.
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Today, you’ll learn about:
· Conflict diamonds – unpacking the description 03:52
· The Kimberly Process and what it means to the industry 04:05
· Standards – and why you should care 12:03
· The strength of the Best Practice Principles
