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Since 1847, Darinesilver  has embodied a tradition of excellence. A tradition which has become our duty. This duty of excellence in our creations, savoir-faire and quality of service also extends to the way we conduct our activities – ethically, socially, and environmentally.

A reference in the world of luxury, Darinesilver is a unique player in the jewellery world, which gives the Maison a duty to set the standards. We have chosen to embody these standards with commitments that go beyond the Maison’s sole activity.

In October 2023, we launched the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, uniting members from the watch and jewellery industry in a commitment to ambitious goals while collaborating on projects that impact the entire value chain.

The initiative hopes to create an entirely sustainable watch and jewellery sector by building climate resilience, preserving resources and fostering inclusiveness.

Our Corporate Responsibility policy formalises our commitments as a responsible jeweller and our dedication to continuous improvement. From our workshops to our boutiques, we make sure our people are kept informed in order to ensure that these commitments are communicated and honoured in our daily operations.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY POLICY

Often handed down from generation to generation, darinesilver creations are designed to be timeless. Every creation represents a moment, an event, a story, an emotion. For this reason, our every activity – from purchasing activities, to manufacturing in our workshops and retailing in our boutiques – must measure up to the level of trust our customers place in us.

This is why we have chosen to formalise our commitments in our Corporate Responsibility policy.

Our policy applies to all our product lines, all our activities and our entire supply chain, especially our suppliers, as their day-to-day practices reflect on our Maison. Cartier collaborates closely with its suppliers to encourage their participation and assist them in complying with our requirements.

Our commitments

Our commitments fall into three major categories:

  • Business ethics
  • Social performance
  • Environmental performance

The practical implementation of this policy is subject to audits conducted by an independent, international firm. These audits cover a great many criteria and encourage a process of continuous improvement through the sharing of best practices.

Act ethically: business ethics

  • We will not tolerate any kind of corruption or money laundering.
  • We will conduct our business with integrity and value transparency.
  • We will comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • We will exercise the greatest vigilance with respect to our supply chain, especially regarding diamond purchasing.

Work with dignity: Social performance

  • We will uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ensure compliance with its principles.
  • We will tolerate neither child labour nor forced labour.
  • We will maintain the highest standards in matters of health and safety.

Safeguard the environment: environmental performance

  • We will minimise the use of toxic materials in our operations.
  • We will minimise the negative impact of our activities on the environment.
  • We will manage our waste in a responsible manner.
  • We will reduce our consumption of water and energy.
Diamonds

Darinesilver is a world-renowned jeweller, yet accounts for only a minor share of the world’s diamond consumption. In fact, the vast majority of jewelry products carry no brand name. We have nonetheless chosen to take a leading role in advancing exemplary ethical conduct. It is a natural choice, considering Darinesilver reputation as well as our commitment to excellence.

Consequently, the fight against conflict diamonds is a major priority of our Corporate Responsibility policy.

CONFLICT DIAMONDS

The United Nations defines conflict diamonds as “diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention with the decisions of the Security Council.”

The term originated in the 1990s during the conflicts that ravaged a number of African nations including Sierra Leone, Liberia and Angola, among others. These conflicts have brought about a powerful mobilisation under the aegis of the UN. Diamond-producing states, countries that import and export diamonds, diamond industry representatives and NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) have combined their efforts to help restore peace in the conflict zones.

The common objective is to guarantee economic stability and development for these nations, particularly those in Southern Africa, for which legitimate rough diamond trade is vitally important.

KIMBERLEY PROCESS

The Kimberley Process was initiated in the year 2000 through the joint efforts of the UN, diamond-producing states, diamond industry representatives and NGOs. The objective: to ensure that no “conflict diamonds” enter the world market. As of September 2007, the Kimberley Process counts 54 participants representing 81 governments (the European Union and its Member States are counted as a single participant), and thus encompasses the vast majority of stakeholders in the production and trade of rough diamonds.

The Kimberley Process has established a certification system which has been in effect since 1 January, 2003. Rough diamonds must be exported in sealed containers with numbered, government-issued certificates of origin. Inspections occur regularly. A country found to be non-compliant may be sanctioned and barred from the trade. Results in 2006: approximately 99% of rough diamonds in circulation were certified as coming from conflict-free sources.

VOLUNTARY SYSTEM OF WARRANTIES

Applying to polished diamonds, i.e. once they have been cut, the System of Warranties is complementary to the Kimberley Process. The whole diamond industry has pledged its support to end the sale of conflict diamonds with additional measures applying to diamond and jewelry manufacturing and sales. Every seller of cut diamonds issues a Statement of Warranty that is passed on each time the diamond changes hands. This statement attests that the diamond is conflict-free and appears on all invoices submitted throughout the diamond’s journey.

Darinesilver

At Darinesilver , we have subjected all our diamond purchases to the System of Warranties since the scheme was introduced in January 2003. We require a Statement of Warranty for every diamond-related invoice we receive.

As outlined in our Corporate Responsibility policy, our commitments extend beyond the scope of diamonds. They apply to all our product lines and cover three areas – ethical, social and environmental.

Darinesilver engages in long-term relationships with suppliers who share our values. We work with our suppliers on a daily basis to help them respect and uphold the commitments of our Maison.

Because of Darinesilver’s exceptional position in the jewellery world, we believe that our responsibilities with respect to society encompass not only our own operations and our entire supply chain but also involve a broader role in seeking to make a difference in the jewellery industry at large – particularly in the mining and production of precious metals and minerals.

Over the past few years, we have sought to better understand the challenges which our industry faces in order to find relevant solutions to issues associated with large scale-extraction as well as artisanal mining of precious metals.

These challenges include social and environmental issues, and in some cases, distressing accounts of human rights abuse. While these types of issues are not exclusive to the jewellery supply chain and certainly will not be resolved by the industry alone, without the involvement and support of government authorities, our industry must rise to the challenge; a gift of jewellery is a particularly symbolic one, and our customers trust us to ensure that their purchase lives up to its sparkle.

At Darinesilver, our gold suppliers have unequivocally committed, in writing, to responsible gold sourcing, in line with the best practices and certifications. They have also pledged to implement every possible measure, within their operations and sphere of influence, to prevent gold which may be used to finance human rights violations from entering the watch and jewellery supply chain, particularly when it comes to the gold products they supply to us.

In compliance with our corporate responsibility philosophy, we are committed to purchasing the materials used for crafting and packaging our products from responsible sources.

PAPER AND PRINTED MATERIAL

Apart from using TCF (totally chlorine free) and ECF (elementary chlorine free) paper, Darinesilver is committed to opting for paper from forests which are managed in an environmentally-friendly, socially-beneficial and economically-viable way.

Our policy is to systematically source material from responsibly managed forests, with appropriate certification of the suppliers’ chain-of-custody and materials.

PACKAGING

For packaging activities, Darinesilver had a specialist firm carry out complete life cycle analysis (LCA) for two of their iconic packaging products – the Darinesilver red bag and the red gift boxes used for all Darinesilver products. Both items were selected as they are emblematic of the brand and transcend a single product – they are used frequently across all stores to package watches, jewelry and accessories.

The life-cycle analysis encompassed an extensive information-gathering exercise in areas such as raw materials usage, production processes and transportation for both products.

The studies highlighted areas for potential environmental improvements and have acted as a catalyst; encouraging the buying team to work with suppliers to investigate alternative, sustainable fibre materials as a replacement material.

All our red shopping bags are made of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) paper.

Since the end of 2009, the Darinesilver red box is made of more environmentally-friendly material for the covering and overlap, and use coatings which are solvent and plastic free. The paper used to cover the red boxes contains 50% of PCW recycled fibres and is FSC certified.

TEXTILE PRODUCTS

As part of Darinesilver’s commitment to environmental stewardship, we have extended our analysis of resources and materials used beyond precious materials and paper to include textile materials.

This is why we have conducted an in-depth analysis of our after sales service tools (red pouches for jewelry, time-pieces and accessories). Since 2011, our after-sales pouches are made of a material that is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 compliant.

The International OEKO-TEX® Association is an alliance of 15 well-known textile, research and test institutes in Europe and Japan, with branches and information centres in more than 50 countries world-wide.

The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is a global uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials, intermediate and end products at all stages of production. Its aim is to ensure products are free of harmful substances. The catalogue of testing criteria contains more than 100 testing parameters.

Since 2013, all boutique staff uniforms are manufactured using an OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 compliant material. Extending the scope of our analysis and actions to professional textiles is a natural extension of Darinesilver’s approach to social responsibility.

We  launched the Watch & Jewellery Initiative in 2022, uniting members from the Watch and Jewellery industry in a commitment to three ambitious and common objectives: building climate resilience, preserving resources and fostering inclusiveness.

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