GIA embracing sustainability
Sustainability
amid
New
consumer expectations
GIA
panel discussion,
On
May 31 at JCK Las Vegas
Consumers
are demanding more of the brands and companies that produce and sell the
products they purchase. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will bring
together experts for a panel discussion, ‘Embracing Sustainability Amid New
Consumer Expectations,’ at the JCK Las Vegas Show on Friday, May 31, at 12:00
p.m.
At
this not-to-miss panel moderated by Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO,
experienced experts will speak to the critical need for sustainability in
day-to-day operations of small and large companies in the gem and jewelry
industry.
“Corporate
social responsibility is a growing consumer expectation, and companies need to
account for it,” said Kathryn Kimmel, senior vice president and chief marketing
officer. “Our industry can benefit from amplifying sustainability efforts of
retailers, manufacturers and suppliers.”
GIA
has invited five leaders from inside and outside of the gem and jewelry
industry to offer their views and discuss how their organizations are tackling
this important topic, 1: Dr. Saleem Ali, Blue and Gold Distinguished Professor
of Energy and the Environment at the University of Delaware, will provide an
overview of the environmental and social impact of the gemstone industry.
2:
Lisa Bridge, president and CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweler, will discuss how you
communicate social responsibility to employees as well as the consumer and how
they have received it. 3: Marcus ter Haar, managing director of Okavango
Diamond Company, will share an overview of how natural diamond is contributing
to the economic development and employment in mining communities where few
other options for livelihood exist.
4:
Claire Piroddi, sustainability manager for watches & jewelry at Kering,
will share how their brands early adoption of sustainability transformed the
brands perception & 5: Nadja Swarovski, member of the Swarovski Executive
Board, will speak about the sustainability initiatives that Swarovski does on
the manufacturing level, including laboratory-grown diamonds.
Register
for GIA’s luncheon panel discussion “Embracing Sustainability Amid New Consumer
Expectations,”
at
GIA website. https://www.gia.edu/gia-luncheon-panel , and discover the importance of this initiative in our
industry. Box lunches will be provided.
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