Sustainability mandate RJC is the leading global standard-setter for responsible jewellery and watch industry with a strong ESG and SDG focus, presenting a clear opportunity to align product certifications, due diligence services, and supply chain transparency offerings with their standards.

Lab-grown and recycled materials Recent launches include laboratory grown material standard and a shift to 100% recycled gold and silver, indicating growing demand for certification, traceability, and compliance services around innovative materials and sustainable sourcing.

Certification appetite Independent, ISEAL-accredited COP certification suggests ongoing demand for third-party verification across gold, silver, diamonds, and colored gemstones, creating sales potential for auditing, training, and certification services.

Executive leadership shifts New executive director and co-chairs appointed in 2025–2026 signal strategic pivots and expanded standards work, offering an entry point for advisory partnerships, governance services, and collaboration on standard updates.

Industry engagement channels Active engagement through AGM participation, members workshops, and industry partnerships (e.g., manufacturers joining certification programs) points to opportunities in event-driven outreach, member programs, and channel partnerships to scale adoption.