Vicenzaoro – 24 January 2016 Challenges to advancing environmental and social responsibility in the coloured gems industry
The Responsible Ecosystems Sourcing Platform C OLLABORATIVE ACTION TO CREATE NET POSITIVE IMPACTS BY FOSTERING CHANGE TOWARDS THE RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL CAPITAL.
Assessing current challenges -Targeted international consultation -Surveys of luxury brands/groups from Literature review
Challenge The current economic model Value?PriceCost? Environmental and social responsibility
Challenge Ignoring differences and complexities A one-size-fits-all solution not viable… at least not as a start
Challenge Lack of an honest broker and collaborative approach Leadership?Pre – competitive collaboration?
Challenge No common stance on transparency and traceability