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The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) wants to further cut greenhouse emissions resulting from diamond mining, which currently stands at 160 kg of carbon dioxide equivalents per polished carat.
The report also claimed that CO2e generated from lab-grown diamond production is approximately three times greater than that of natural diamonds at 511 kg of CO2e per polished carat.
These are some of the findings of “The Socioeconomic and Environmental Impact of Large-Scale Diamond Mining,” the world’s first comprehensive analysis of the impact of large-scale diamond mining on local communities. The report, authored by Trucost ESG Analysis, also identifies areas for further improvement.
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