Forward-thinking companies recognize that inclusiveness isn’t just the right thing to do – it strengthens reputation inside and outside the organization, while driving growth and long-term resilience through a more diverse, equitable and motivated workforce.

Minimum commitment

• Within 12 months from effective membership, promote decent working conditions and respect for human rights via a publicly available statement of policy, in line with the eight International Labour Organisation (ILO) core conventions. ​
• Develop a publicly available human rights policy statement and conduct human rights due diligence in line with the UNGPs and OECD Due Diligence Guidance, in your own operations and value chains.
• Sign and submit the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and prepare a workplan in accordance with the WEPs’ framework.

WJI 2030 Resources:

Human Rights Navigator

Access to the Human Rights Navigator provides guidance, tools, and insights from experts and members related to the prevention and mitigation of human rights impacts in company operations and value chains, to contribute to the resilience and wellbeing of communities involved.

Preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive in the Watch & Jewellery Industry.

Preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive in the Watch & Jewellery Industry.

Access to the Human Rights Navigator provides guidance, tools, and insights from experts and members related to the prevention and mitigation of human rights impacts in company operations and value chains, to contribute to the resilience and wellbeing of communities involved.

Advancing gender equality through gender responsive procurement in the watch and jewelry industry (Case Study)

To test the Gender-Responsive Procurement Assessment Tool, introduced in 2023, UN Women partnered with WJI 2030 to launch a pilot program that evaluates gender responsive procurement in the watch and jewellery industry. Nine members of WJI 2030 took part in this global initiative, marking the first-ever endeavor to apply the tool within a specific industry context, and aiming to assess and enhance gender equality practices within the jewellery industry.