OUR COMMITMENT
Temple St. Clair is committed to integrity, responsible sourcing, exceptional craftsmanship, and respect for the people and communities involved in creating our jewels.
As a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), we uphold internationally recognized standards for responsible business practices throughout the jewelry supply chain.
Our relationships with artisans and suppliers are built on trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence. Many of these relationships span decades.
This Supplier Code of Conduct establishes the standards we require of all suppliers, manufacturers, workshops, and business partners involved in the production of Temple St. Clair jewels.
1. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
All suppliers must comply with applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations governing their operations.
These include requirements relating to employment, wages, working hours, workplace safety, environmental protection, and responsible sourcing.
Where our Code establishes standards higher than those required by local law, suppliers are expected to meet the higher standard, provided it is consistent with applicable law.
2. CHILD LABOR
Temple St. Clair strictly prohibits child labor.
Suppliers must not employ individuals below the minimum legal working age or the age established by applicable international labor standards, whichever is higher.
Suppliers must maintain reliable documentation verifying the age of their employees and make such records available for inspection.
3. FORCED LABOR & VOLUNTARY EMPLOYMENT
All employment must be freely chosen.
Temple St. Clair prohibits forced, bonded, indentured, trafficked, or involuntary prison labor.
Workers must be free to leave their employment in accordance with applicable laws and must not be subjected to threats, coercion, or restrictions on their freedom of movement.
Suppliers may not retain workers' identity documents, require recruitment fees, or impose practices that create conditions of forced labor.
4. WORKING HOURS
Suppliers must comply with applicable laws governing working hours, rest periods, and overtime.
Except in extraordinary circumstances, regular working hours should not exceed 48 hours per week, and total working hours, including overtime, must not exceed 60 hours per week or 12 hours per day.
Workers must receive at least one day of rest after six consecutive working days.
Overtime must be voluntary and appropriately compensated.
5. FAIR COMPENSATION
Suppliers must provide wages, benefits, and overtime compensation that meet or exceed applicable legal requirements.
Where prevailing industry standards are higher than statutory minimums, suppliers are expected to meet those higher standards.
Workers must receive clear and understandable wage statements detailing compensation, hours worked, and any deductions.
6. FAIR TREATMENT & NONDISCRIMINATION
All workers must be treated with dignity and respect.
Temple St. Clair prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, corporal punishment, and physical or psychological abuse.
Employment decisions must be based on qualifications and the ability to perform the work, without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
7. HEALTH & SAFETY
Suppliers must provide safe, healthy, and sanitary working environments.
Facilities must maintain appropriate lighting, ventilation, temperature control, fire safety measures, and emergency procedures.
Machinery must be properly maintained and equipped with appropriate safety devices.
Workers must receive necessary safety training and protective equipment at no cost.
Hazardous materials must be properly stored, handled, and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.
Clean drinking water and sanitary facilities must be readily available.
8. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
Suppliers must respect workers' rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining in accordance with applicable laws.
All workers must have access to appropriate channels for raising concerns or grievances without fear of retaliation.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Temple St. Clair expects suppliers to conduct their operations with respect for the environment.
Suppliers must comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations, including those governing emissions, waste management, hazardous substances, and resource use.
We encourage responsible management of energy, water, and materials, as well as efforts to reduce waste and environmental impact.
10. RESPONSIBLE SOURCING & SUPPLY-CHAIN INTEGRITY
Temple St. Clair is committed to the responsible sourcing of precious metals, diamonds, gemstones, and other materials used in our jewelry.
Our Responsible Jewellery Council certification supports our commitment to responsible business practices, supply-chain due diligence, and transparency.
Suppliers must provide accurate sourcing information and documentation, cooperate with applicable due diligence procedures, and comply with our responsible sourcing requirements.
We expect our partners to uphold the standards established by the RJC and applicable international frameworks for responsible mineral sourcing.
11. DIAMONDS & THE KIMBERLEY PROCESS
All diamonds supplied to Temple St. Clair must be sourced through legitimate channels and comply with applicable Kimberley Process requirements and the diamond industry's System of Warranties.
Suppliers must maintain appropriate documentation supporting the lawful and responsible sourcing of diamonds.
All diamond invoices must include the applicable System of Warranties declaration.
Temple St. Clair does not knowingly purchase diamonds associated with conflict financing or other serious human rights abuses.
12. SUBCONTRACTING & HOME-BASED WORK
All manufacturing must take place in facilities disclosed to and approved by Temple St. Clair.
Suppliers may not subcontract production or assign work to undisclosed facilities or home-based workers without prior written authorization.
Approved subcontractors must comply with the standards established in this Code.
13. MONITORING & COMPLIANCE
Temple St. Clair reserves the right to assess supplier compliance through facility visits, documentation reviews, and other appropriate measures.
Visits may be announced or unannounced.
Suppliers must cooperate with reasonable requests for information and provide access to relevant facilities, records, and workers, subject to applicable laws.
Where concerns are identified, suppliers are expected to cooperate in developing and implementing corrective actions.
Temple St. Clair reserves the right to suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet these standards or demonstrate a commitment to corrective action.
14. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
We recognize that responsible business practices require ongoing attention and improvement.
Temple St. Clair is committed to working collaboratively with our suppliers to strengthen standards, preserve traditional craftsmanship, and support responsible practices throughout our supply chain.
This Code may be reviewed and updated as regulations, industry standards, and best practices evolve.
Suppliers must communicate these requirements to their employees and make the Code available in a language they understand.
QUESTIONS & CONCERNS
For questions, feedback, or concerns regarding our Supplier Code of Conduct, please contact: sustainability@templestclair.com