India-based diamond manufacturer Star Rays wants to become India’s first carbon-neutral diamond company as part of its commitment to sustainable business practices. 

The company is participating in the World Jewellery Confederation’s (CIBJO) Greenhouse Gas Measuring and Offsetting Initiative to ensure that its carbon emissions and removals are measured in accordance with international standards.

It is also collaborating with consultancy firm Carbon Expert to outline its carbon-neutral plan.

Rahul Jauhari, senior vice president for global sales and marketing at Star Rays, commented, “Carbon neutrality is just one of many initiatives that Star Rays has adopted to ensure our clients can take pride in purchasing natural diamonds manufactured by an environmentally and socially conscious company.” 

Star Rays, a De Beers Sightholder, specialises in certified solitaires of 0.30 carat to 5 carats and up. Its manufacturing facility in Surat cuts and polishes close to 60,000 solitaires annually.