CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & IMPACT MANAGEMENT
Our Commitment
At Temple St. Clair, we strive to be an inspirational force not only in the creation of beautiful jewels but also in how we exist in the world.
We are committed to conducting business in a manner that recognizes our responsibility towards a broad system of people, values, other organizations and the natural world.
Our goals at Temple St. Clair for implementing our Corporate Social Responsibility standards are grounded in our respect for human rights and in our commitment to protecting and preserving the Earth. It is our mission to manage our impact - increasing the positive while reducing the negative.
Impact Management Pillars
Human Rights
At Temple St. Clair, we are guided by our commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as put forth by the United Nations General Assembly. It takes an extended global village of communication, cooperation, and transparency to mind the wellbeing of each and every person that we work with. We are committed to responsible working practices at home and abroad.
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Supply Chain
At Temple St. Clair, we are committed to the responsible procurement of precious gemstones, metals, and all other materials we work with every step of the way. We seek partnership and transparency with all our vendors in our upstream supply chain to ensure best practices both in human rights and the environment.
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Environmental Management
Temple St. Clair draws infinite inspiration from the natural world, and we believe it is our duty to help protect the planet in every way that we can. We are committed to monitoring, refining and improving our environmental performance both at home and abroad. We welcome solutions from friends and colleagues as alternatives are created and found.
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Philanthropy
Giving back is an important part of the culture at Temple St. Clair. We support a range of initiatives that fall under the auspices of Community, Conservation & the Arts. We have long term relationships with community and arts organizations in New York City, and with conservation organizations in Kenya. In June 2021, we launched the Rainbow Angel Initiative; TSC employees will choose and vote on initiatives that are near and dear to them that fall under Community, Conservation or the Arts. A percentage of sales from rainbow angel jewels will support the cause.
Learn moreCertified Member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
Temple St. Clair received certification from the Responsible Jewellery Council in May 2021. The RJC is the world’s leading standard-setting organization for the jewelry and watch industry. Certification by the RJC demonstrates an organization's commitment to responsible practices around human rights, social issues, and the environment in a transparent, accountable manner throughout the jewelry industry from mine to retail.
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2020 Annual Report
In 2020, Temple St. Clair established a comprehensive Responsible Business Practices program to expand the company’s commitment to leadership in its industry, particularly with respect to our impact on the planet. We maintain accountability for our environmental and human rights standards through our certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), globally recognized as the jewelry industry’s foremost standard-setting body.
Learn moreKey Goals for 2021
For 2021, Temple St. Clair has laid out a concrete set of goals for improvement across our Impact Management Pillars – Human Rights, Supply Chain, Environment & Philanthropy.
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