Florence, Italy, 15 April 2025 – VD Global (VDG) has joined the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and social equity across the natural diamond value chain.
WJI 2030: Shared values, collective impact
“WJI 2030 aligns with VDG’s core values: ethical integrity, technical excellence, and sustainability,” says Bhavya Vaghasia, CEO of VDG’s luxury division. “By joining the Initiative, VDG stands alongside like-minded industry leaders taking measurable steps to build climate resilience, preserve natural resources, and promote inclusiveness.”
WJI 2030 unites companies of all sizes and sectors—working in collaboration with governments, civil society, NGOs, and academia—to build a more transparent and sustainable future for the watch and jewellery industry.
“Participation will help VDG stay ahead of compliance requirements while contributing to global efforts for greater equity, traceability, and accountability across luxury supply chains,” says Vagasha.
Preparing for the future: CSDDD and global regulation
With new regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) taking effect, WJI 2030 provides essential tools, resources, and learning platforms to help businesses adapt. VDG views these developments not as challenges but as opportunities to reinforce best practices and traceability from mine to market.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, WJI 2030 launched its Impact Action Journey Framework—a structured roadmap that helps members implement and measure sustainability goals. It offers tailored pathways for SMEs and large enterprises alike, with step-by-step guidance, toolkits, and monitoring systems.
Accountability through stakeholder reporting
The WJI 2030 Stakeholder Report details the actions of member companies and strategic partners, capturing shared commitments, collective learning, and collaborative milestones that continue to shape the Initiative’s future.
Key initiatives of WJI 2030
- Climate action through the SBTi program for SMEs and the Climate Navigator
- The Nature Roadmap, offering guidance on biodiversity and nature-related risks
- The Nature Action Playbook, helping companies address nature dependencies
- A strategic partnership with UN Women, promoting gender equality across the industry
About VD Global
For over 50 years, De Beers Sightholder VD Global (VDG) has supplied top luxury houses with ethically sourced, fully traceable natural diamonds. With deep expertise in calibrated sizes, matched sets, and fancy color stones, VDG delivers excellence from mine to market.
The company leverages advanced platforms such as Tracr and Sarine Technologies to provide traceability, even at the smallest scale.
By joining WJI 2030, VDG strengthens its commitment to sustainable luxury—embracing innovation, transparency, and collaboration to meet the expectations of a rapidly evolving global market.
To learn more, visit VD Global.
