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The Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 is a global initiative open to all Watch and Jewellery players with a national or international footprint committed to a common core of key sustainability goals in three areas: building climate resilience, preserving resources, and fostering inclusiveness. Driven by a common conviction that the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aspirations for a sustainable industry can only be achieved through collaborative efforts, this initiative has been launched by Cartier and Kering.

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Thank you for your consideration in becoming a member of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030. On this page you’ll find the application process and everything else you need to know before applying, including information on the membership categories, the membership fee, and the minimum commitments. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch with a member of our team. 

By applying to join the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI2030) you agree to abide by the WJI Code of Conduct and you commit to the minimum requirements set by WJI 2030, under the three pillars in the areas of climate resilience, preserving resources and fostering inclusiveness.

Membership Categories

Maison Members are legal entities manufacturing mainly watch and/or jewellery and selling them under their own trademarks, including their related and ultimate controlling group company (hereinafter the “Maisons Members”). Jewellery and or watches Maisons owned by such legal entity (“hereinafter the “Maisons”) can also apply for membership and become standalone members of the Association.

Maison Members are required to meet the minimum commitments set by WJI 2030 within 1 year.

Partner Members are legal entities whose main scope is the supply of components of the watch and or jewellery sector and other value chain players thereto related (hereinafter the “Partner Members”).

Partner Members are required to meet the minimum commitments set by WJI 2030 within 1 year. 

Affiliate Members include, but are not limited to, non-profit, cultural or trade organizations, governmental bodies, financial institutions, academics, or other players involved either in the watch and/or jewellery or sustainability sectors (hereinafter the “Affiliate Members”). 

Retailers & Distributor Members are legal entities whose main scope is to sell and distribute watch and/or jewellery products. 

Retailer & Distributor Members are required to meet the minimum commitments set by WJI 2030 within 1 year. 

Service Industry Members are notably gemmological service providers, laboratories, logistics providers. 

PILLAR 1

Minimum commitment within first year: Sign and submit the Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi) commitment letter. For SMEs, as defined by SBTi, Identify your boundaries and calculate your baseline GHG emissions.

PILLAR 2

Minimum commitment within first year: Set a Roadmap for Nature commensurate to the companies’ level of ambition and capabilities.

PILLAR 3

Develop human rights policies, processes, reporting and grievance mechanisms, in line with the UNGPs and OECD Guidelines. Become a WEPs signatory and prepare a workplan in accordance with the WEPs framework.

Application process

  • Expression of Intent

  • Complete the application form

  • Due Diligence

  • Board Approval

  • Member Acceptance

    Invoice of Annual Fee

Membership Fees

Fees for WJI2030 membership are payable annually:

For Maison & Partner Members

  • 0.004% of Annual Relevant Sales (ARS)
  • Minimum fee applies: CHF500
  • Maximum fee applies: CHF65'790

For Retailer/Distributor and Service Industry Members

  • 0.002% of Annual Relevant Sales (ARS)
  • Minimum fee applies: CHF500
  • Maximum fee applies: CHF30'000

Annual Relevant Sales (ARS) is defined as the total sales derived from those parts of the applicant’s business and/or brand that are directly involved in the Watch and Jewellery sector at global level.

Affiliate members do not pay a fee. They do commit to promoting the WJI2030 to their stakeholders through credible communications and educational events, they actively participate in the work streams of the initiative.

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