At CARAT OFFICIAL we have always promoted a growth mindset, recognizing that progress requires diligent work and the ability to reassess ourselves constantly. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge this openly: 

we try to be a sustainable company. While sustainability has been a crucial factor in our business decisions and strategies, we recognize that our efforts to date are not enough. However, we approach sustainability as an ongoing journey in which we challenge ourselves to do better and to consider the impact of our decisions on workers, society, and the environment.

We are aware that the jewelry industry faces numerous challenges in an ever-changing context. The current geopolitical situation, new sustainability and compliance regulations, and the expectations of an increasingly informed customer demand continuous adaptation and a firm commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

We approach these challenges as an opportunity to improve and do things in a more sustainable way. This is our 'challenge to do better.

We have developed our Sustainability Plan, which was aligned with 7 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over this period, we have achieved several important milestones:

• • Certified members of the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC): We are a certified member of the RJC, which ensures our responsible sourcing through an ongoing assessment of our supply chain. This helps us protect human rights, fight corruption and manage the social and environmental risks associated with the sourcing of precious metals such as gold and silver, as well as gemstones. 

• • Use of recycled materials: We prioritize the use of recycled gold and silver to avoid the extraction of new raw materials and reduce the social, ethical and environmental risks associated with mining.

   

  • Laboratory diamonds: We work exclusively with laboratory diamonds, eliminating mining from the process and, with it, the associated social risks.

   

  • Traceability: We strive to know how, where and with what our jewelry is made. We currently use internal tools to map the suppliers that manufacture our pieces, and collect information on facilities and raw materials. 100% of our direct jewelry suppliers are members of the Responsible Jewelry Council.

   

  • Renewable energy: We prioritize the consumption of renewable electricity in our office and stores, contributing to the reduction of our carbon footprint.

   

  • Responsible packaging: We have optimized the volume of our packaging, selected materials that can be easily separated and sorted, and prioritized the use of FSC or PEFC certified paper and cardboard.

   

  • Product health and safety programs: We have developed initiatives to ensure the health and safety of our products.
  
  

Continue reading to learn more about our sustainability initiatives and efforts.