Third-party sustainability certification firm SCS Global Services and iTraceiT, a jewellery traceability solutions provider, are developing the first hybrid sustainability and traceability certificate for diamonds and jewellery. 

The initiative will combine SCS Sustainability Rated Diamonds Certification data with iTraceiT’s traceability technology to offer detailed information about the origin, journey and sustainability impact of diamonds and other jewellery components across the supply chain. A final certificate release is expected in 2025.

The collaboration comes in response to growing consumer demand to understand the entire journey of the products they buy, including their social and environmental impact. The combined expertise of SCS and iTraceiT aims to provide retailers and brands with the tools they need to offer clear and verifiable sustainability information to their customers.

"Consumers today are looking for more than just quality products. They want verified information about the origins of products and the impact of their manufacturing," said Matt Rudolf, CEO of SCS Global Services. "By working with iTraceiT, we are helping the diamond and jewellery industry meet those expectations by offering clear, credible insights into the sustainability of all jewellery components."