UNI Diamonds introduced a new online feature that allows users to limit their search of its aggregated inventory to stones that meet the requirement of two of the industry’s most stringent responsible sourcing standards.
As part of the new feature, every diamond listed in UNI’s inventory will now indicate whether the stone was supplied by companies that are compliant with the Responsible Jewellery Council’s Code of Practices (RJC COP) and/or De Beers’ Best Practice Principles (BPP). Both standards are aligned with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, and to achieve compliance the companies are required to have their supply chains independently monitored and audited.
“Supply chain transparency, enabled through the use of industry-wide data, will enable our amazing industry to reach newer heights,” said Mahiar Borhanjoo, UNI’s CEO. “Consumer and retailer demand for RJC COP-compliant and BPP-compliant merchandise is increasing exponentially, and UNI Diamonds is able to make locating such goods and acquiring them considerably easier and more efficient.”