Jewelmer's top concerns regarding pearl farming are ocean acidification, rising sea levels and water temperatures, and frequent natural disasters. So, they established the Save Palawan Seas Foundation (SPSF) to rehabilitate the marine environment by repopulating corals, cleaning up coasts, and improving water systems. Now, they're well on their way to healing the ocean while supporting the local communities that depend on it.

In 2021, Cartier partnered with the Responsible Jewellery Council to build a low-carbon industry. The council's framework is summed up through three goals: build climate resilience, preserve resources, and foster inclusiveness. It also works to achieve smaller goals like decarbonisation and environmental protection.

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In 2021, Swarovski joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and is committed to reducing GHG emissions significantly by 2030. Among other things, they have launched plenty of other sustainable projects built on five generations of philanthropy and charity.

Chopard is redefining luxury through sustainable methods of sourcing raw materials. This means transparency, compliance, and effort. To ensure the sustainability strategy is completed, they keep a close eye on their supply chain and check that every policy is followed.

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Italian luxury brand, Bulgari, has embraced a new framework that seamlessly integrates sustainability into its practices. From design to production and through the entire supply chain, Bulgari now sources its materials from RJC-certified (Responsible Jewellery Council) suppliers.

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