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A New Chapter : 60 Years of Dimexon

DavidP — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:49:46 +0000

As we celebrate our 60^th anniversary, our new brand identity reflects who we are today – a progressive diamond manufacturer shaped by light, precision and responsible practices.

Light defines a diamond.

It reveals its beauty, precision and character. Light is also what defines our principles: a steadfast commitment to clarity, transparency and purpose at every stage of the diamond value chain.

As we mark our 60th anniversary in 2026, we are introducing a new brand that expresses these principles. At its core is light.

This concept is expressed through a refreshed visual language. Our redesigned logo incorporates subtle slashes, evoking beams of light as they pass through a diamond, while a distinctive light-beam motif flows through the wider brand identity.

A colour palette inspired by the tones of sunlight introduces warmth and vitality, reinforcing the connection between light, beauty and responsible practices.

“Light has always been at the centre of what we do,” says Rajiv Mehta, CEO of Dimexon. “It defines the beauty of a diamond, but also the clarity and transparency with which we operate. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, our new identity reflects not a change in direction, but a clearer expression of who we are today.”

Over the coming weeks, you will begin to see our new identity across all touchpoints, from digital platforms to communications and physical materials. While our visual identity evolves, our fundamentals remain unchanged. We continue to focus on precision in diamond manufacturing, responsible sourcing practices and long-term partnerships across the value chain.

his milestone for Dimexon comes at a time when our industry is placing increasing emphasis on transparency and accountability. Through initiatives including advanced traceability systems and ESG-led frameworks, we continue to align our operations with these expectations, ensuring that every diamond we produce is supported by both technical excellence and responsible practices.

Sixty years after our founder Pankaj Mehta laid the foundations for Dimexon, we find ourselves both reflecting on our heritage and looking to the future, as we continue to invest in innovation, manufacturing excellence and sustainable growth – all with a brand-new look.

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Our first Double Materiality Assessment

DavidP — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +0000

Discover how DMA provides a clear, data-driven view of our sustainability impact, and guides our strategic decisions for responsible growth

For Dimexon, sustainability is not a peripheral consideration but a core strategic imperative. As part of strengthening our responsible business practices and aligning with emerging global standards, we undertook our first Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) to identify the ESG topics that are most relevant to our operations, value chain and stakeholders.

DMA is grounded in the principles outlined by the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Double materiality is a concept that allows organisations to look material topics through two distinct but interconnected lenses. On one hand, impact materiality considers how our operations, products and value chain affect the environment and society. On the other, financial materiality evaluates how sustainability-related risks and opportunities could influence the financial health and resilience of our business.

Conducting a DMA enabled us to sharpen our sustainability focus and meet growing expectations for transparency and responsible conduct. This assessment is a dynamic framework that continuously informs our strategic direction and operational choices. It enables us to anticipate and respond to evolving ESG risks, while identifying opportunities that align with our values and long-term ambitions.

Our Double Materiality Assessment Process

The DMA process reflects a commitment to structured, impact-informed decision-making, stakeholder inclusivity, and alignment with leading global standards. This approach allows us to understand not only how sustainability issues impact our business, but also how our operations effect society and the environment. To carry out the assessment, we followed a multi-step, evidence-based methodology that combined internal analysis with external stakeholder engagement.

Step 1: Identifying material topics

We began the assessment by establishing a comprehensive universe of sustainability topics. This involved reviewing Dimexon’s existing focus areas alongside the topic lists prescribed under ESRS, key standards and ratings, including SASB, MSCI, Sustainalytics and DJSI.

We benchmarked material issues disclosed by key peers, customers and suppliers to ensure we include the complete value chain in alignment with market expectations. Additionally, we conducted secondary research to capture emerging industry trends and ESG priorities shaping the sector.

This exercise resulted in a refined list of material topics that are most relevant to our organisation, both in terms of their contribution to internal long-term value creation and external environmental and societal impacts.

Step 2: Mapping impacts, risks, and opportunities

We then systematically assessed how each sustainability topic aligns with Dimexon’s operations and value chain, identifying areas where our operations or value chain are responsible for significant positive and negative impacts on people and the environment. At the same time, we considered how these topics could give rise to financial risks or opportunities, depending on our exposure and preparedness. Sector trends, regulatory developments and internal risk frameworks informed this mapping.

Step 3: Stakeholder identification and engagement

Once this was complete, we identified and mapped key stakeholder groups whose perspectives are critical to understanding Dimexon’s impacts, risks and opportunities. These included both internal (senior management, functional heads, employees, workers) and external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, industry bodies).

Each engagement was tailored to ensure relevance and depth. We used a mix of surveys, interviews, and one-on-one consultations, selecting the format best suited to each stakeholder group. Rather than a broad-brush approach, each stakeholder was consulted only on topics aligned with their specific role, expertise, or connection to Dimexon, ensuring that the input we gathered was meaningful and actionable.

Each group brought unique insights into our value chain and sustainability priorities. Their inputs helped shape a more grounded and relevant assessment process, ensuring the topics we prioritised reflect both regulatory expectations and industry requirements, along with on-the-ground realities and sector-specific needs.

Step 4: Assessing materiality and setting the threshold

At this stage, we determined which topics qualify as material by applying a defined threshold. This involved evaluating the significance of each topic based on its relevance to Dimexon’s business context, and its broader environmental and social footprint. We established thresholds to prioritise topics that reflect substantial impacts or present notable risks or opportunities. This helped us focus our strategy and disclosures on the issues that matter most.

Step 5: Developing the Double Materiality Matrix

Using the outcomes from our impact and financial assessments, we mapped each topic onto a Double Materiality Matrix. This visual representation highlights where environmental and social impacts intersect with risks and opportunities for Dimexon’s business.

Topics positioned in the upper right quadrant with significant impact and financial relevance were prioritised. This matrix serves as a strategic tool, guiding our sustainability focus, and ensuring our efforts are aligned with both stakeholder expectations and long-term business value.

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Dimexon: Ahead of its time

DavidP — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:21:00 +0000

We are proud to be featured in the July–August 2025 issue of Rapaport Magazine, in a dedicated feature about our ESG journey

Dimexon was featured in the latest issue of Rapaport Magazine, with an interview with our chief growth officer Morgane Winterholer that explores how our family-run company has become a leader in ESG within the natural diamond sector, building on values first established nearly 60 years ago.

The article, written by luxury journalist Elisa Anniss, traces our journey from the vision of founder Pankaj Mehta, who created opportunities for women in diamond manufacturing in India as early as the 1970s, to the company’s present role as a responsible and innovative manufacturer, trusted by many of the world’s leading luxury brands.

Our ESG milestones highlighted in the article include:

Renewable energy transition: Our Coimbatore facility now runs on 75% solar power, reducing CO₂ emissions by 942 metric tons in just eight months
Traceability leadership: Dimexon diamonds are guaranteed natural, fully traceable and ethically crafted, supported by advanced digital systems that track them through the supply chain from mine to sale
Women’s empowerment: Today, women represent 76% of our workforce, including in senior management roles, reflecting our commitment to equal opportunity as a signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
ESG embedded at every level: From our manufacturing sites to our offices worldwide, we are guided by four core pillars – Environmental Synergy, Product Integrity, Social Stewardship, and Responsible Business Conduct

In the interview, Morgane Winterholer, comments: “It’s part of our guiding principle that growth should be not just profitable, but sustainable.”

We are honoured to share our story in Rapaport Magazine, and you can read the full article here.

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Dimexon supports AWDC’s We Protect A Legacy campaign

DavidP — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:25:00 +0000

Olivier Azran, our vice-president of sales in Antwerp, lends his voice to the Antwerp World Diamond Centre’s new campaign spotlighting the enduring value and integrity of natural diamonds.

As a second-generation family business, we understand that legacy is not always guaranteed. Rather, it is something that must be protected and carefully stewarded into the future. This principle is central to our work in natural diamonds, and reflected in the new Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) campaign, We Protect A Legacy.

With more than 578 years of diamond heritage, Antwerp has long been a centre of excellence in our industry. The We Protect A Legacy campaign draws on this history, reaffirming what makes natural diamonds so special, and we are proud to share that Olivier Azran, vice-president of sales, Dimexon Antwerp, has been invited to be a voice in this important initiative. “I am part of the diamond legacy, and it is my honour to protect it,” says Olivier.

In lending his voice to the campaign, Olivier joins other leading industry figures in reinforcing the qualities that set natural diamonds apart – their rarity, provenance, enduring value, and the responsibility embedded in their journey from source to final creation.

“It is essential that consumers understand what distinguishes a natural diamond – its provenance, enduring value, rarity, and the positive impact that natural diamonds can make when responsibly sourced and ethically crafted, as we do at the Dimexon Group,” says Olivier. “This is what the AWDC campaign sets out to do, and I am proud to be an ambassador of its We Protect A Legacy campaign.”

Dimexon has long championed ethical sourcing, traceability and integrity across every stage of the diamond pipeline, as you can discover in our latest ESG report Brilliance Meets Integrity.

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Brilliance Meets Integrity: 2025 ESG report

DavidP — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:35:00 +0000

Our latest ESG report, which outlines Dimexon’s sustainability, ethical and provenance goals for the future, is available to download now.

We are proud to share that we have launched our 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, Brilliance Meets Integrity.

The report documents Dimexon’s ESG achievements in CY2024, and sets new sustainability, ethics and provenance goals for the coming years. This is the fourth ESG report we have published since committing to annual reporting in 2022.

“We are proud to present Dimexon’s 2025 ESG report, Brilliance Meets Integrity,” says Dimexon director Rajiv Mehta. “It is a powerful reflection of the core values that drive Dimexon and our unwavering commitment to excellence in both our products and our practices.

“The year was marked by several meaningful partnerships and strategic collaborations that are paving the way towards a more sustainable diamond industry, including our work with UN Women Empowerment Principles, the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, and the Dubai Diamond Conference. We also made strong progress on our decarbonisation journey, switching to solar power at our Coimbatore site, achieving Zero Waste to Landfill certification, committing to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and participating in the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign.”

Dimexon’s ESG report focuses on four pillars: Environmental Synergy, Product Integrity, Social Stewardship, and Responsible Business Conduct. Within each pillar are key KPIs and forward-looking pledges that guide and check our continued efforts to position itself as a leader in transparent and ethical business practices within the diamond industry.

Highlights from this year’s report include:

Environmental Synergy

Our first biodiversity assessment was conducted
35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to base year CY2019
34% of total group energy was consumed from renewable sources
75% reduction in national grid dependence at Coimbatore due to solar power
11,432kl of wastewater was recycled and reused
Zero Liquid Discharge at our Coimbatore manufacturing unit
Zero Waste to Landfill at our Coimbatore site with a 100% Platinum Diversion Rate for hazardous waste, and a 98.07% Platinum Diversion Rate for non-hazardous waste
100% coverage across nine Scope 3 categories (1-7, 9, 13)

Product Integrity

100% rough and polished diamond suppliers aligned with Dimexon’s responsible sourcing policy
100% origin-based, system-driven, auditable traceability information for single diamonds (certified)
100% input-mix ratios based, system-driven, auditable traceability information for multi-stone parcels (uncertified)
330 active suppliers in 2024, up from 288 in 2023

Social Stewardship

76% female workforce
91% of staff taking parental leave returned to work
4,034 hours of staff training delivered, up 43% year on year

Responsible Business Conduct

Certified RJC member
De Beers Sightholder
World Diamond Council member, with Dimexon director Rajiv Mehta serving on the board
Zero cases of bribery or corruption
Zero data, privacy or security breaches

Brilliance Meets Integrity is published publicly to encourage transparency. The full document, or a summary of the report, can be downloaded at Dimexon.com. The next Dimexon ESG report will be published in 2026.

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Our vision for a sustainable and ethical future

DavidP — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:25:00 +0000

As we launch our 2025 ESG report, Brilliance Meets Integrity, Dimexon group directors Rajiv Mehta and Vishal Mehta reflect on how the company’s continual ESG journey influenced every facet of our business last year – and in the years to come.

We are proud to present Dimexon’s 2025 ESG report, Brilliance Meets Integrity. It is a powerful reflection of the core values that drive Dimexon and our unwavering commitment to excellence in both our products and our practices. It encapsulates our resolve to pursue brilliance – whether in the form of exceptional craftsmanship, business success, or the timeless beauty of our diamonds. All while staying firmly rooted in integrity.

Our teams are committed to achieving harmony between brilliance and integrity by embedding Dimexon’s dedication to environmental sustainability, social impact and ethical governance into our operations, proving that true luxury is achieved not just through excellence, but responsibility.

Collaboration for a sustainable future
Brilliance Meets Integrity speaks to our ESG activities in 2024, and the year was marked by several meaningful partnerships and strategic collaborations that are paving way towards a more sustainable diamond industry. Dimexon was proud to sponsor the Dubai Diamond Conference 2024, reinforcing our commitment to supporting forward-thinking dialogue and innovative insights that shape the future of our sector.

Our dedication to gender equality was recognised on a global platform when UN Women featured Dimexon as a case study of best practices in its Emerging Practices: Advancing Gender Equality in the Watch & Jewellery Industry publication. The report was launched at the 79^th United Nations General Assembly in New York, where our story was shared as part of the global movement to advance women’s empowerment in our industry.

We actively engaged in several events hosted by the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) in New York, Geneva, Paris, and Copenhagen. Dimexon was also featured in the WJI 2030 Nature Roadmap – a strategic guide outlining the key steps that companies must take to address the global nature and biodiversity crisis. These collective efforts underscore our belief that collaboration is key to lasting change.

Strategic integration of nature and climate
At Dimexon, tackling climate change and protecting natural ecosystems remain core pillars of our sustainability strategy. In 2024, we continued to strengthen environmental performance across our operations and supply chain, taking meaningful steps towards a more resilient and responsible future.

As part of our commitment to the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, we completed our first biodiversity materiality assessment, evaluating Dimexon’s nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities across our upstream operations, and developed a comprehensive Nature Strategy and Roadmap. This marks a significant milestone in our journey to integrate nature-related considerations into our business strategy.

In parallel, we made strong progress on our decarbonisation journey. Our diamond manufacturing facility in Coimbatore now runs on 75% solar energy. The site also achieved a Zero Waste to Landfill certification, successfully diverting a significant amount of waste from landfills in its first year of reporting. By committing to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participating in the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign, we have formalised our ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, with a near-term target to reduce emissions by 25% (based on 2019 levels) by 2025.

These actions underscore our commitment to environmental stewardship, not just as a responsibility but as an opportunity to lead by example and help build a more sustainable and nature-positive future for all.

As part of our commitment to the WJI 2030, Dimexon completed its first biodiversity materiality assessment in 2024.

Gender diversity and inclusion
At Dimexon, we are proud to have built a workplace culture rooted in long-term commitment, inclusivity, and continuous personal and professional development.

The loyalty and dedication of our people, many of whom have been with us for decades, reflect the supportive and empowering environment we have cultivated over the years.

With women forming the majority of our workforce, we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and enabling space where they can thrive. From implementing flexible work policies to offering an on-site crèche, we support our employees in balancing their professional ambitions with personal responsibilities. These measures have fostered a strong culture of trust, well-being and return-to-work support for women after maternity leave.

Our investment in people goes beyond policies. We offer hands-on training, international learning opportunities, and financial support for higher education, ensuring that every individual at Dimexon is empowered to grow and succeed.

Provenance and integrity in every diamond
Provenance and traceability are fundamental to the Dimexon promise. In an industry where sustainability and ethical sourcing are under increasing scrutiny, our dedication to traceability strengthens our position as a trusted partner. We understand that our clients seek suppliers who not only share their values, but actively contribute to building a more responsible and transparent supply chain.

From the responsible sourcing of rough diamonds to the final dispatch of polished stones, every stage of our supply chain is anchored in transparency, accountability, and ethical practice. We work exclusively with reputable suppliers to ensure that the origin of each diamond is accurately documented and verifiable. This commitment enables us to offer our partners confidence in the integrity and authenticity of every stone we deliver.

Our unwavering focus on innovation has enabled us to achieve 100% traceability for all in-house processed diamonds – powered by auditable digital systems, and our integrated SAP platform. This achievement not only enhances our operational transparency but also strengthens the trust our partners and customers place in us.

Our focus on innovation has enabled us to achieve 100% traceability for all in-house processed diamonds, powered by auditable digital systems and our integrated SAP platform.

Towards a bright future
Responsibility is at the heart of every decision we make as we work together to shape a future that is more transparent, sustainable and equitable – one step at a time.

Looking ahead, Dimexon remains steadfast in its commitment to leading the way in sustainable luxury. We aim to achieve this through a multi-faceted approach: pioneering innovative carbon reduction solutions and implementing tech-enabled, auditable provenance tracking. Furthermore, we will actively foster industry collaborations to enhance consumer confidence and strategically expand our presence in key markets. Plans are underway to implement advanced technological solutions to enhance customer experience, including a customised CRM platform developed with a leading global partner. This platform will integrate operations across all Dimexon sales offices, leveraging next-generation AI tools and CRM advancements to strengthen commercial planning, strategic partnerships, and traceability. This investment will enable us to curate a robust, tailored and flexible relationship management experience.

We will continue to integrate sustainable practices across all facets of our operations, ensuring that our growth actively supports long-term ecological balance, and meaningful societal reforms. Our resolve to build a legacy of responsible practices, unwavering transparency, and continuous growth remains resolute.

The title of this year’s report, Brilliance Meets Integrity, is a promise that we will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards, not just in what we create, but in how we create it. We are deeply thankful to all our stakeholders for their continued partnership and belief in our vision. Your trust empowers us to push boundaries, elevate our standards and pursue bold sustainability ambitions with clarity and purpose.

As we move forward, we remain committed to driving meaningful change through innovation, integrity, and collaboration, and to shaping a future where our industry uplifts both the environment, and the communities it touches.

Rajiv Mehta and Vishal Mehta

Group Directors, Dimexon

Download our 2025 ESG report Brilliance Meets Integrity here

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Dimexon leads with climate action commitment

DavidP — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:44:00 +0000

Dimexon is spotlighted in the latest WJI 2030 report for its ambitious renewable energy transition, marking a milestone in the company’s journey toward transparent, measurable sustainability leadership.

As the global watch and jewellery industry continues its transformation toward greater sustainability efforts, Dimexon is proud to be recognised in the 2024/2025 Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) Stakeholder Report for our significant progress in climate action.

Released on April 3, during Watches and Wonders in Geneva, the report captures a pivotal moment for the luxury sector – one defined by collaboration, transparency and measurable impact. Dimexon was chosen to be a case study in the report due to our commitment to decarbonising operations and advancing environmental stewardship through renewable energy investment.

Switch to solar power

Dimexon’s diamond manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India – which is responsible for 85% of our company’s carbon emissions – transitioned to 75% solar energy in 2024. This strategic shift resulted in a reduction of 942 tonnes of CO₂ emissions in just eight months, the equivalent of taking 220 cars off the road for a year.

The transition underscores Dimexon’s long-standing ethos of ethical and responsible business and its continued evolution through the guidance and accountability provided by WJI 2030.

Rajiv Mehta, Dimexon group director and chair of the ESG Committee at WJI 2030, comments in the report: “In today’s market, consumers demand more than beauty – they expect integrity. Transparency and accountability aren’t just ethical imperatives; they’re essential for building trust and ensuring long-term success.”

Dimexon’s progress forms part of a broader climate resilience strategy led by WJI 2030, whose members are aligned around three strategic pillars: building climate resilience, preserving resources and fostering inclusiveness. As part of its commitment, Dimexon has submitted its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) letter and is on track to deliver further carbon reductions through 2025.

Collective impact through shared accountability

The third edition of the annual Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 Stakeholder Report reveals growing industry-wide adoption of the Impact Action Journey Framework, a digital reporting system developed with ESG Book. The framework helps companies to track and report ESG progress transparently and consistently.

As one of the initiative’s early members and active participants in its ESG governance, Dimexon continues to play a leadership role in shaping a responsible and future-proof jewellery industry. The company’s inclusion in this year’s report is a testament to its resolve in balancing commercial excellence with environmental responsibility.

In the words of the report, “the future belongs to businesses that generate positive impact – genuine transformation requires decisive and collective action”. At Dimexon, this future is already underway.

Read the full Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 Stakeholder Report 2024/2025 here and watch a recording of the launch event at Watches and Wonders here

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Dimexon attends historic Botswana diamond signing

DavidP — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 09:45:00 +0000

The landmark event solidifies 10-year sales agreement between the Government of Botswana and De Beersthat reaffirms the country’s status as a global leader in responsibly sourced natural diamonds.

Dimexon director Rajiv Mehta attended a momentous occasion in the diamond industry on February 25, 2025: the official signing of the long-term agreement between the Government of Botswana and De Beers. This landmark event, held in Gaborone, solidified a 10-year sales agreement that reaffirms Botswana’s status as a global leader in natural diamonds and underscores the country’s commitment to responsible diamond mining and economic prosperity.

The agreement represents a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between Botswana and De Beers, reinforcing their shared vision for a sustainable and ethical diamond industry. Under the terms of the agreement, De Beers will continue to source rough diamonds from Debswana, a 50/50 joint venture between De Beers and the Botswana government. The agreement also increases the share of diamonds allocated to Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) to 30%, ensuring greater beneficiation for the country.

Furthermore, De Beers has committed to creating a Diamonds for Development Fund with an initial investment of BWP 1 billion ($75 million). This will support economic growth, diversification and jobs in Botswana in line with Botswana’s Vision 2036 and National Development Plan.

By securing a steady flow of diamond revenues, the agreement will significantly contribute to Botswana’s economic growth, funding vital sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. The partnership strengthens Botswana’s ability to create sustainable economic opportunities, ensuring that the benefits of diamond mining are widely shared across the nation.

The event attended by Rajiv Mehta was marked by a sense of celebration and optimism, with key stakeholders in attendance, including government officials, industry leaders, and representatives from diamond mining companies. Among the highlights of the evening was a powerful speech delivered by Botswana’s Minister of Mines, Bogolo Kenewendo, at the Gala Dinner. Her remarks emphasised Botswana’s unwavering commitment to natural diamonds and the profound impact the industry has had on local communities.

Minister Kenewendo passionately conveyed the importance of marketing natural diamonds worldwide, stating that “a natural diamond is the only gem that belongs on a finger, on a ring”. She underscored how the sparkle of a diamond is not just about aesthetics but about the tangible benefits it brings to people’s lives. The natural diamond industry is responsible for creating millions of jobs, and uplifting entire communities, such as Botswana.

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Morgane Winterholer joins #WatchMe campaign

DavidP — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:46:00 +0000

Dimexon’s GM of strategic brands and sustainability is selected to be part of a Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 campaign to amplify the voices of female leaders in the diamond industry.

As part of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030’s latest campaign, #WatchMe, Dimexon general manager of strategic brands and sustainability Morgane Winterholer has been recognised for her contributions to empowering women in the luxury industry.

The campaign, which launched in January 2025 in conjunction with the World Economic Forum in Davos, spotlights exceptional women who are reshaping the traditionally male-dominated watch and jewellery sectors. Through their leadership, these women are breaking barriers and challenging norms, making way for a more inclusive and diverse future.

As part of the #WatchMe campaign, Morgane gave an interview sharing her insights on career growth, industry transformation, and the importance of gender equality in the luxury sector.

What advice would you give to 21-year-old Morgane just starting out in her career?

“I would tell 21-year-old Morgane to trust her instincts more. At that age, I was following a predetermined path set out by my family that led me to study engineering and embark on a career in the tech industry. While I learned a lot, and I certainly don’t regret my choices, I didn’t fully listen to myself or follow my own curiosity. Perhaps if I had, I would have found my way to the luxury industry sooner. So, my advice for my younger self – and any young person starting out in their career – would be to take note of what excites you, and trust your inner voice, as it often knows the right direction better than you realise. Also, understand that careers aren’t linear. You will face moments where you find yourself stepping sideways, or even backwards, and that’s OK. In fact, it might be necessary to help you to grow in ways you didn’t expect.”

If you could change one thing about the way our industry operates to empower women, what would it be?

“I believe we should move beyond assigning roles based on gender. The diamond and luxury industries, and beyond, should focus on individuals’ strengths, without the often-subliminal bias of ‘this role is for men’ or ‘this role is for women’. True inclusivity requires us to break down these barriers and allow everyone to explore and grow in areas where they excel, regardless of their gender or gender bias applied to roles. I’m not a fan of quotas or forced diversity metrics; instead, we should create environments where talents naturally rise, fostering empowerment organically.”

What can other sectors within the luxury industry learn from the way the diamond industry empowers women, and vice versa?

“Education is a cornerstone of empowerment in the diamond industry. Our sector has proven its enthusiasm to invest in developing skills – whether it’s through developing or funding STEM programmes targeted specifically at women and girls, such as De Beers’ Building Forever scheme that aims to engage 10,000 girls in STEM subjects by 2030. Or through vocational training that opens up career paths and new possibilities; at Dimexon we provide extensive on-the-job training, often flying staff from India to Europe to upskill, as well as offering funding to staff for general higher education studies. Other luxury sectors can emulate this focus on building foundational skills. This is what will help women to grow and flourish, and to feel empowered.”

Find out more about the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 here.

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Partners in Provenance: Our 2024 ESG report

DavidP — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:46:00 +0000

Our latest ESG report, which outlines Dimexon’s sustainability, ethical and provenance goals for the future, is available to download now.

We are proud to share that we have launched our 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, Partners in Provenance.

The report documents Dimexon’s ESG achievements in CY2023, and sets new sustainability, ethics and provenance goals for the coming years. This is the third ESG report we have published since committing to annual reporting in 2022.

“The title of this year’s report is Partners in Provenance, which underscores our unwavering commitment to ethical sourcing and transparency,” says Dimexon director Rajiv Mehta. “Through the implementation of auditable digital processes and advanced technological systems, including our SAP portal, we have achieved 100% traceability for all diamonds processed in-house, from source to distribution. This milestone reinforces the confidence of our partners and customers in the integrity of our products.

“Partners in Provenance also highlights our belief that meaningful change can only be achieved through collaboration; be that with our staff, our clients, or wider industry partners and groups. We are invested in building strategic alliances that will amplify our efforts, including signing the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and working closely with the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030, the Responsible Jewellery Council, and the World Diamond Council.”

Highlights from this year’s report include:

Environmental Synergy
- 437GJ reduction in energy consumption (on CY2019 base level)
- 10.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (on CY2019 base level)
- 12,783kl of wastewater recycled and reused
- Zero Liquid Discharge and Zero Waste to Landfill certifications at Coimbatore site

Social Stewardship
- 77.5% female workforce
- 98% of women taking parental leave returned to work
- 2,806 hours of staff training delivered (in addition to training for new hires)

Product Integrity
- 100% rough and polished diamond suppliers aligned with Dimexon’s responsible sourcing policy
- 100% origin-based, system-driven, auditable traceability information for single diamonds (certified)
- 100% input-mix ratios based, system-driven, auditable traceability information for multi-stone parcels (uncertified)

Responsible Business Conduct
- Recertified for De Beers Best Practice Principles (BPP)

Goals in the 2024 report include:

Environmental Synergy
- By 2024: Extend reach in Scope 3 disclosure to other relevant Scope 3 categories
- By 2025: Accounting, disclosing and continuous monitoring of Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions
- By 2025: 25.2% reduction in emissions (on CY2019 base level)
- By 2030: Carbon-neutral operation

Product Integrity
- By 2024: Organise and conduct ESG/sustainability awareness sessions and capacity-building workshops for all suppliers
- By 2024: Review Responsible Sourcing Policy and include any additional relevant ESG parameters
- By 2025: Multi-stone Parcel (MSP) +/- 18pts traceability based on input-mix ratios (source: mining company/country)
- By 2025: 100% direct supplier screening
- By 2025: Audit at least 5% of our suppliers every year
- By 2026: Commence audit coverage for at least 5% of non-RJC member suppliers year on year

Social Stewardship
- By 2024: Average annual minimum of 4 hours of ESG-related training per employee
- By 2024/25: Conduct third-party diversity and inclusion survey
- By 2025: Average annual minimum of 8 hours of ESG-related training per employee
- By 2025: Community needs assessment for all new CSR projects
- By 2027: Participate in the index survey every three years and increase rating

Responsible Business Conduct
- By 2025: Ongoing, year-on-year disclosure to enhance provenance tracking

Partners in Provenance is published publicly to encourage transparency. The full document, or a synopsis of the highlights of the report, can be downloaded at Dimexon.com. The next Dimexon ESG report will be published in 2025.

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