Responsible Luxury Podcast

Timestamps: [00:00] Entering the Jewelry Industry [07:20] The Power of Jewelry as a Storytelling Tool [12:32] The Mission of The Jewelry Edit [15:38] Measuring Sustainability in Jewelry [21:02] Connecting Customers to the Story of Jewelry [24:04] Engaging Customers Through In-person Events [26:03] Challenges in Promoting Sustainability in Jewelry [27:03] The Evolving Consciousness of Younger Generations [29:37] Understanding Fair-Mined Gold and Recycled Gold [32:03] The Challenges of Fair-Mined Gold and Recycled Gold [33:03] The Higher Cost of Sustainable Products [35:34] Challenges for Downstream Businesses in the Jewelry Industry [38:37] The Future Plans of The Jewelry Edit [42:44] Educating Customers on What...

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Path Into Renewable Energy Space [09:28] Overview of Energy Storage Technologies and Benefits for Sustainable Development [15:02] Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Renewable Energy Solutions [24:31]The Future of Energy: Advancements in Technologies and Impact on the Global Community [31:26] The Ideal State of the Energy Industry: Collaboration and Puzzle Pieces [33:01] Individual Actions: Making a Difference in Sustainability * Guest Speaker: Tian Ong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianong/ Website: https://www.maltainc.com * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/ Instagram, X: @laurendpetrovic Back to Episodes

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [03:26] Melanie’s Journey Into the Jewelry Industry [09:18] Inspiration, Motivation, and Challenges in the Industry [11:55]The Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) and its Mission [14:15] Addressing Russian Sanctions, and Promoting Ethical Practices [15:26] Defining Sustainability and the Journey of Continuous Improvement [20:17] Effective Communication of Sustainability Commitment [21:24] The Significance of Emotion Expression in the Diamond Business [29:08] Opportunities and Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles [30:23] The Importance of Mentors [34:32] Collaborations Across Sectors [39:48] Traceability Initiatives and Sustainability [46:48] Addressing Future Challenges [49:58] Starting the Sustainability Journey [51:57] Balancing Practicality and Creativity [53:41] The Ideal State...

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and early years of SRK [10:21] Involvement in the Family Business [11:28] Shaping the Brand Identity and Vision for SRK [16:52] Community Engagement and Philanthropy [19:36] Building Temples and Removing Ego [40:48] The Power of Being Egoless [46:42] Traceability and Responsible Sourcing in the Diamond Industry [56:14] Towards Net Carbon Zero: SRK’s Sustainability Journey [1:07:39] Balancing Economic Incentives with Social Responsibility [1:13:53] Ensuring Traceability Downstream in the Diamond Industry [1:16:52] The Future of the Diamond Industry and SRK’s Role * Guest Speaker: Shreyans Dholakia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyansdholakia/ Website: SRK.one * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com...