2. Work for a transparent and responsible chain

2. Work for a transparent and responsible chain

1
No
poverty
2
Zero
hunger
3
Good health
and well-being
4
Quality
education
6
Clean water
and sanitation
8
Decent work and
economic growth
11
Sustainable cities
and communities
13
Climate
action
14
Life below
water
15
Life
on land
We are the centre of the precious metals value chain, and take this role very seriously. We do everything possible to ensure that our business partners act responsibly.

Key activities and projects

Traceable production lines in partnership with clients
There is a growing number of collaborations with banks and representatives of the high-end watch and jewellery industry for the production of traceable products based on client requirements. We can choose the origin of the precious metal and, together with clients, develop processes that guarantee its complete separation on production lines.

Lower CO2 emissions on the entire chain
The issue of CO2 emissions is of vital importance to our industry. Not just direct and indirect emissions, but emissions from the entire chain, are now under scrutiny. This demands a meticulous analysis of sources of emission and an equally thorough commitment to involve stakeholders all along the chain in order to reduce them. A medium- to long-term project, which we consider to be a priority with respect to our commitment.

Ecosystems and innovative technologies to promote the traceability of precious metal
The traceability of metal on the value chain is probably the number one topic in our industry. We are convinced that it is impossible to face the complex challenges involved by working alone: efficient ecosystems must be created to exploit the various skills of all interested parties. For example, we are testing the use of new technologies, developed with outside partners and our clients, to clearly and positively trace the origin of metal.

Players on the precious metals market
Supranational Organisations
OECD
Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development
FATF
Financial Action Task Force
National laws
US LAW
Dodd-Frank Act
Swiss law
- FINMA
- Anti-money laundering
act (AMLA)
- Precious metals
control act (PMCA)
Acts and ordinances on precious metals and anti-money laundering
Industry associations
RJC
Responsible Jewellery Council
LBMA
London Bullion Market Association
WGC
World Gold Council
RBA / GeSI
Responsible Business Alliance
Global e-Sustainability Initiative