2006 CIBJO awarded Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council 2003 Public attitude was that the jewellery business was prospering at the expense of citizens of developing countries in Africa A CSR Partnership Changing Perceptions Jewellery may be a non-essential product But in countries around the world, the jewellery industry is an essential source of economic and social development If we could communicate the message that, when buying an item of jewellery, you are contributing to the wellbeing and social advancement of people in undeveloped areas, we provide our product with both a personal and societal value. SHAREHOLDERS Legal owners of stock in a company, who are entitled to a direct share of its profits. STAKEHOLDERS All those who are affected by a company, strategy or product in the wider community. Legal Requirements Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, regulating the entry of rough diamonds into the pipeline Legal Requirements AML Regulations, defend against the practice of money laundering and terrorist financing. Legal Requirements Conflict Mineral regulations, as part of the Dodd Frank Act iunthe United States and parallel legislation in the EU. Legal Requirements As a result of the agreement in Paris in December 2015, carbon-curbing regulations are on their way. Carbon Offsetting CIBJO Environmental Programmes