FAST FORWARDING SUSTAINABILITY WEBINAR SERIES

Oct 13th 2021 (12:00 – 1:30 EDT)

Climate, Carbon and the Jewelry Industry

This Webinar explored the subject of climate change in detail, demystifying the terminology, explaining how it is measured and highlighting the options available to reduce your carbon footprint through responsible sourcing and manufacturing.

The panelists explored terms such as carbon offsets, C02e, Scope 3, and GHG emissions, providing insight into the factors driving companies to reduce their carbon footprint, best practices across the supply chain, the way in which emissions are reported and the important role of recycling precious metals.

Webinar Recording - Oct 13th - Climate, Carbon and the Jewelry Industry

PRIOR WEBINARS IN THIS SERIES

May 5th 2021

Jewelry and the Environment:

Navigating The World of Sustainability Claims

This webinar explored how businesses can navigate their way through claims being made by their suppliers and make the best choices when sourcing sustainable products.

Moderated by Jared Holstein of D’Amadeo, panelists were Avi Krawitz from Rapaport, Sara Yood from JVC, Tobias Shultz from SCS Global Services and Kesha Frank from FTJCo. Areas that were covered included; understanding sustainable claims, the role of sustainable standards, how they are developed and how to evaluate suppliers.

 

Webinar Recording - May 5th - Jewelry and the Environment: Navigating the World of Sustainability Claims

September 15th 2020

Large-Scale Mining and Refining:

Towards a More Responsible Supply Chain

This webinar provided the latest insight into responsible gold mining and refining practices and how they are impacting the environment and local communities.

Moderated by Cecilia Gardner: – Chair – Jewelry Industry Summit

Speakers:

Edward Bickham: Senior Advisor – World Gold Council
Covering the WGC Responsible Gold Mining Principles, how these address the UN sustainable development goals and their impact on the supply chain and local communities

Adiki Ofeibea Ayitevie: Vice President – Sustainability & External Relations – Newmont Africa
Discussing the on-the- ground implementation of the Responsible Gold Mining Principles and how the company is engaging with artisanal miners in the locations in which they operate.

Phaedon Stamatopoulos: Director of Sourcing and Refining – Argor-Heraeus
Providing insight into the role of refiners in delivering joined-up supply chain solutions which meet the challenges associated with supporting ‘responsible’ ASM.

Sponsored by the World Gold Council

 

 

Webinar Recording - September 15th - Large-Scale Gold Mining and Refining: Towards a More Responsible Supply Chain

Cecilia Gardner, Ed Bickham, Phaedon Stamatopoulos, Adiki Ayitevie. Slides are available for each presentation below

World Gold Council Responsible Gold Principles

WGC Responsible Gold Principles Assurance Framework

WGC Sustainable Development Goals Report

Edward Bickham


Senior Adviser, World Gold Council

Edward Bickham has served as a Senior Adviser to the World Gold Council on the development of the Conflict-Free Gold Standard (2010-13) and the creation of the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (since 2017) and on the interface between large-scale and artisanal and small-scale mining. He is a Trustee and Chair of the Programme Committee of Care International UK and was Chair of the Institute of Business Ethics (2014-2019).
 
Edward was Executive Vice President, External Affairs of Anglo American plc (2000-2009). He has also played a prominent role in the development and implementation of the  Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. He was a member of the working group that drafted the Gold Supplement to the OECD Guidance on the Responsible Sourcing of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. He is a Director of the International Cyanide Management Institute which oversees the operation of the International Cyanide Management Code.
He was Special Adviser to the UK Foreign Secretary (1990-93) and Home Secretary (1985-88) and was also involved in the establishment of satellite broadcasting in the UK (1985-8). He graduated in law from Oxford University.

Phaedon Stamatopoulos

 

Director of Sourcing and Refining, Argor-Heraeus
Phaedon Stamatopoulos is Chemical Engineer by training, holding a BA & MEng from the University of Cambridge and an MSc. from London Imperial College. He spent eleven years in the catalyst industry for chemical applications with jobs at Johnson Matthey in the UK and Süd Chemie in Germany, which was also his first contact with precious metals, their applications and uses in the catalytic industry and fine chemicals.  In 2012 Phaedon joined Argor-Heraeus as Director of Sourcing and Refining. This role involves the sourcing of precious metals from all around the world (mines – whether artisanal or industrial) or recycled (post-consumer/industrial).  A core activity of Argor Heraeus has been the establishing of secure and segregated supply chains between individual sources and the final consumer, for example in the luxury watch & jewellery, investment or banking sectors. Argor’s commitment to sourcing responsible artisanal gold and creating secure supply chains is also demonstrated through our efforts in collaborating with UNIDO, UNEP, GEF, Swiss Better Gold, the vice-presidency  in the Swiss Precious Metals Fabricators Association and membership on the RJC’s Standards Committee.

Adiki Ofeibea Ayitevie

Vice President, Sustainability & External Relations – Newmont Africa
Adiki Ofeibea Ayitevie was appointed as Vice President, Sustainability & External Relations in 2018 having previously served as Senior Director, Communications & External Relations of Newmont Africa. Ms. Ayitevie oversees Newmont Africa’s environmental, social responsibility, site government relations, systems & services, communications and external relations sub-functions.   Ms. Ayitevie is an accomplished and well-respected sustainability professional with in-depth knowledge and expertise in social performance, strategic communications, crisis and issues management, brand positioning and reputation management. Her experience prior to Newmont includes roles at Volta River Authority, Société Générale Ghana Bank, and Public Agenda Newspaper. She also holds an Executive MA degree in Communications from IE School of Human Sciences & Technology, Spain; a Post Grad Diploma in Communications from University of Ghana; and a B.A. in English and a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast. She has twice been voted as one of the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining for demonstrating skills and attributes that inspire a new generation of professionals in all walks of the mining industry. 

 

August 20th 2020 – Organizations that Inspire

Find Your Opportunity to be a Changemaker

This webinar brought together six organizations at the heart of the jewelry sustainability movement and examined not only the principles, strategies and actions driving each one but the what inspired key leaders in each  to become champions of sustainability themselves. This inspirational webinar covers the following areas:

• The role and guiding principles of each organization within the sustainability movement and how these are being put into action

• Why and how leaders in each organization became involved in sustainability

• Practical information on how you can get involved with these organizations and ways in which they can help your company become more sustainable.

 

 

Webinar Recording - August 20th - Organizations that Inspire

Mark Hanna, Mike Pace, Gaetano Cavalieri, Iris Van der Veken, Monica Stephenson, Toby Pomeroy, Sara Yood. Slides are available for each presentation below

Mark Hanna – Moderator

Chief Marketing Officer, Richline Group, Inc.

Mr. Hanna is Chief Marketing Officer of Richline Group, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. During Mark’s 47 years in the jewelry industry, he has had experience in all facets of management, manufacturing, marketing, sales and compliance. Prior to this position, he served (1996 – 2007) as EVP Sales and Marketing for both Bel-Oro International and Michael Anthony Jewelers. Mark was honored in 2015 and 2018 as CMO of Year, Corporate Social Responsibility, by the CMO Club. Additionally, he is a board member of Special Olympics and the Responsible Jewellery Council plus an active member and contributor to the Manufacturing Jewelers Association, the CMO Club and the Wildlife Trafficking Association. He is a graduate of Manhattan College and received an MBA, Marketing, from NYU Stern School of Business. 

Mike Pace

 

 

Vice Chair Jewelry Industry Summit

Mike Pace is Vice Chair and Marketing Lead for the Jewelry Industry Summit. He has broad experience in marketing jewelry at B2B and B2C levels, including senior roles developing category advertising, PR and digital marketing campaigns for the World Gold Council, The Diamond Producers Association and the Lab Grown Diamond Council.  Through these organizations he has helped develop and promote sustainability initiatives and standards for responsible supply of jewelry in both the gold and diamond categories. As owner of Connected Jewelry LLC, Michael provides digital marketing consultancy services and is currently retained by the Rapaport Group to manage the development and marketing of ecommerce and online auction platforms for the commercialization of jewelry with a focus on responsibly sourced diamonds, recycled and estate jewelry. 

Gaetano Cavalieri

 

CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation

Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri has served for the past 19 years as president of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation. Uniting national jewellery and gemstone associations from more than 40 countries, and including many of the industry’s major corporations and international associations, CIBJO is the industry’s oldest international organization, having been established in 1926. It covers the entire jewellery, gemstone and precious metals sectors from mine to marketplace, within each of the component sectors in the various production, manufacturing and trading centres.

In 2006, Dr. Cavalieri was responsible CIBJO receiving “Special Consultative Status” with United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), making it the first and only jewellery and gemstone representative to be officially recognized by the international body.

 

Iris Van der Veken

 

Executive Director, Responsible Jewellery Council

Iris has a background in law and international relations. She is a sustainability pioneer, leadership executive, humanitarian, and coalition-builder, with more than 20 years of global experience working in fast-paced environments including technology, diamonds, jewelry, fashion, and government.  She initiated and chaired the United Nations Global Compact Network Belgium, for which she was honored by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is committed to the agenda of gender equality.  She was appointed as RJC Executive Director in March 2019 and is dedicated to a ‘members first’ strategy and the 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). She is member of the Board of ISEAL and the Jewelers Vigilance Committee. Iris has been an active volunteer for the Special Olympics for over 30 years. She ran the NY marathon for UNICEF.  

Monica Stephenson

 

Owner, Anza Gems and idazzle.com

Monica Stephenson is the founder of award-winning jewelry blog idazzle.com in 2008, and the responsible gemstone company ANZA Gems in 2015. ANZA Gems fuels development in Kenya and Tanzania through fair trade gem purchasing and supports education initiatives in gem mining communities. She recently collaborated with NGO Pact, the Tanzania Women Miners Association, and Everledger on Moyo Gems, a traceable model to bring gems from women miners of Tanga, Tanzania to the international market. Monica is on the international Board of Directors of the Women’s Jewelry Association and current President of the Board of Ethical Metalsmiths, and is a frequent speaker about responsible sourcing and social media. You can follow her adventures on Instagram: @idazzle @anzagems @moyogems.  

Toby Pomeroy

 

 

Executive Director, Mercury Free Mining

Toby Pomeroy is the founder of Toby Pomeroy Co., located in Corvallis, Oregon, an accomplished designer and passionate advocate for a responsible jewelry industry. He studied Jewelry & Metalsmithing at the University of Oregon and received his Graduate Gemologist and Certified Gemologist certifications from GIA. Toby pioneered EcoGold— socially and environmentally responsible gold from Hoover and Strong Refiners. Toby is the only US member serving on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Responsible Mining.  Alliance for Responsible Mining.  

Sara Yood

 

 

Senior Counsel, Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC)

Sara Yood is a New York attorney with extensive experience in intellectual property law. Sara’s responsibilities at JVC include anti-money laundering, the FTC Jewelry Guides , trademark litigation, copyright, advertising monitoring, legal compliance and strategy. She is a legal expert on the importation and exportation of animal materials used in jewelry and has authored multiple JVC publications. Yood came to JVC from a fellowship at the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School, where she received her law degree.  She is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.  Yood also serves as the Treasurer and on the board of the Women’s Jewelry Association and is a member of the Fashion Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association.  

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Webinar Recording - April 24 - Gold Supply Chains in the Time of Pandemic

Christina T Miller - Aimee Boulanger - Estelle Levin-Nally - Conny Havel - Joanne LebertDanielle Keller Aviram - Jared Holstein - Sara Yood

28th Feb: Jewelry and the Circular Economy

The second in our Fast Forwarding Sustainability webinar series, this webinar focused on the potential of the circular economy to impact the sustainability of the jewelry industry and covered:

• What is the “Circular Economy”? 
• What does it mean for the jewelry industry?
• What are the legal requirements for selling gemstones or metals second hand?

This webinar featured writer, researcher and consultant Danielle Keller Aviram; Jared Hostein, owner of D’Amadeo; and Sara E. Yood, Esq. of JVC. It was  moderated by Cecilia Gardner, Chair of Jewelry Industry Summit.

Webinar Recording

Cecilia Gardner - Danielle Keller Aviram - Jared Holstein - Sara Yood

11th October 2019: Tools to Kick-Start Your Responsible Sourcing Journey

The first in our Fast Forwarding Sustainability webinar series, this webinar for jewelry wholesalers and retailers provided up-to-date insights from three expert panelists on how to set up your business to follow a sustainable path. Content included:

• Building your business in a way that reflects your own responsible values.
• Understanding the supply chain risks that could impact you.
• Navigating the complex world of compliance with sourcing standards.
• Finding and using the latest free resources online.
• Communicating your responsible sourcing activity to your customers.

This webinar was sponsored by RAPAPORT.

Webinar Slides

Christina Miller - Julija Menise - Fabiana Di Lorenzo

Christina Miller - Video of Presentation

Christina T Miller Sustainable Jewelry Consulting

Julija Menise - Video of Presentation

The Dragonfly Initiative in partnership with CIBJO

Dr. Fabiana Di Lorenzo - Video of Presentation

Levin Sources - Responsible Sourcing for small jewelers

The Panelists

Christina T Miller

 

Founder: Christina T Miller Consulting

Christina T Miller is a sustainable jewelry consultant providing strategy, guidance, and impact measurement to help jewelers make lives better around the world. Miller is co-founder and Advisory Council, Chair of Ethical Metalsmiths (EM), a non-profit advocacy organization founded in 2004 that strives to increase responsibility in the jewelry industry. Christina successfully introduced FAIRMINED gold to the US in collaboration with 23 independent jewelers and a refiner, Hoover & Strong

Julija Menise

 

VP Europe: The Dragonfly Initiative

Julija Menise is a corporate social responsibility expert with experience in review and analysis of international standards and national laws and policy instruments related to human rights, labour rights, conflict minerals and supply chain traceability. Julija has worked on advisory projects with clients in metals and minerals sectors, with a focus on gold, diamonds and coloured gemstones. She has extensive onsite assessment experience in industries ranging from mining, smelting, manufacturing and retail to wood products and food and beverage in over 40 countries. 

 

 

Dr. Fabiana Di Lorenzo

Senior Manager Responsible Sourcing: Levin Sources

Dr. Fabiana Di Lorenzo is the Senior Manager, Responsible Sourcing at Levin Sources, a consultancy firm specializing in responsible sourcing of minerals and responsible mining. She provides strategic direction to the Better Business division which offers services on responsible sourcing, due diligence, risk management, and ESG in mineral and metal supply chains. Since joining Levin Sources in 2016, Fabiana has advised small, medium and blue chip companies, investment firms, governments, international organisations and standard setters.