The Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand (GIT) urged Thai jewellery producers to bolster their focus on sustainable manufacturing. The call to action comes amid growing customer interest in the ethical and environmental considerations of the industry.

 

GIT, an agency of the Commerce Ministry, emphasised that while the industry primarily centres around design and the ability to refine uncut jewels, the concept of sustainability should not be overlooked.

 

Sumeth Prasongphongchai, director of GIT, warned that failing to align with the growing sustainability trend presents a significant risk for entrepreneurs. He advised that their manufacturing processes ought to meet the standards prescribed by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). The RJC is the worldwide membership and standards organisation for responsible jewellery across the complete supply chain, from mining to retail.

 

This means that Thai jewellery companies need to exercise greater responsibility in their operations and pay keener attention to ethical and environmental matters. Thai entrepreneurs need to accelerate their sustainability efforts, stressed Sumeth. He went on to note that only a small number of Thai companies have been granted RJC certification.

 

By Alex Morgan

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Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-29

 

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10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) urged Thai jewelry producers to bolster their focus on sustainable manufacturing.

Unless you have deep pockets, it's easier said than done.....

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

GIT, an agency of the Commerce Ministry, emphasised that while the industry primarily centres around design and the ability to refine uncut jewels, the concept of sustainability should not be overlooked.

Thailand doesn't give a rats-ar$e where or how un-cut stones come from... they're only interested in the best prices.

Sustainability means using renewable sources, where does this come into jewellery making? Jewellery making is probably on of the most recyclable industries as the precious metals can be melted down and reused and the jewels, even if out of fashion, can be recut and reset. But sustainability not unless wood becomes rarer and more expensive.