Established in 1992 by the Dholakia brothers – Savji, Tulsi, Himmat and Ghanshyam – Hari Krishna Exports is headquartered in Mumbai, with manufacturing units in Surat, Gujarat. With over three decades of experience, the company has expanded its operations globally, exporting polished diamonds to over 100 countries.
In 2024, the company – through its philanthropic arm, the Dholakia Foundation – stepped up its flagship environmental initiatives, namely:
- Mission River: A comprehensive river and watershed rejuvenation programme. Through this mission, the company rejuvenated over 164 water bodies and conserved approximately 36 billion litres of water.
- Mission 102030: A decade-long afforestation and biodiversity enhancement campaign aimed at planting 10 million trees by 2030. With over 3.5 million trees already planted (approximately 500,000 trees planted in 2024), Hari Krishna’s efforts have transformed barren landscapes, rejuvenated ecosystems and empowered local communities.
What if buying a necklace could feed a hungry child? At Shop LC – short for Loving Care – that’s exactly what happens. For every item purchased, Shop LC donates a meal to a child in need. One for one. Simple. Powerful. Life-changing.
It started with a bold idea: Turn everyday shopping into everyday giving. Today, that idea has become a movement.
Shop LC has donated over 53 million meals to date. And the company is just getting started. Its goal? 1 million school meals a day by 2040.
Through the company’s “Your Purchase Feeds” programme, it works with trusted partners like Backpack Friends in Austin, Texas; No Kid Hungry across the US and Akshaya Patra in India – the world’s largest NGO-run school meal programme.
Shop LC’s team does not just talk about impact. They show up. Thousands of volunteer hours go into packing meals, serving communities and listening to what local families actually need. Because Loving Care means leading with empathy – and delivering joy in every possible way.
Among the company’s accomplishments in 2024 were:
- Total Meals Donated: 5M+ meals globally
- Students Reached: 300,000+ across India, Texas and other parts of the US
- Volunteer Hours: 2,100+ hours by Shop LC staff
- Schools Supported: 27 US schools; 12 Austin, Texas schools and 1,500+ schools in India
- Local Jobs Created: 1,000+ jobs through Akshaya Patra kitchens
- Sustainability Gains: 18% emission reduction; 90% plastic waste reduction in Austin
- Cultural Integration: 100% region-specific meals in India; student-influenced menus in the US
Shenzhen Kinghood Jewelry Manufacturing Co Ltd, established in 2012, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kinghood Group’s gold and jewellery division, ranked among China’s Fortune 500. As a National High-Tech Enterprise and specialised innovative company, it holds status as a Shanghai Gold Exchange special member. Employing over 700 staff, the company serves as a comprehensive precious metal service provider integrating R&D design, intelligent manufacturing, wholesale/retail, customised services, cultural creativity and e-commerce.
Driven by new technologies, cultural innovation and retail transformation, Kinghood Jewelry redefines gold jewellery production through cutting-edge digital solutions.
The company leverages its four major intelligent manufacturing bases – the industry’s largest 3D Intelligent Manufacturing R&D Center, 5D Hard Gold Cyanide-Free Electroforming Factory, CNC Intelligent Manufacturing Center and Integrated Refinery – combined with a cultural empowerment system integrating two museums and three research institutes. Through these resources, the company independently developed the industry’s first “Gold Jewelry C2M Customization Platform.” This platform establishes the largest 3D intelligent manufacturing R&D system, delivering full-scenario digital solutions for personalised customisation. Notably, its P-40 Fighter Jet Gold Aircraft customisation product holds the Guinness World Record certification as the largest gold-plated aircraft ornament in the industry.
Kinghood Jewelry has built a technical team combining IT expertise, cloud service experience and design capabilities, serving as a premium customisation partner for 290+ banks across 110,000 service outlets nationwide. With over 40 registered trademarks and patents, it has earned accolades including China Jewelry Industry Science & Technology Innovation Award, 21st Shenzhen Enterprise Innovation Record (industry-first achievement) and France Design Award (FDA) Gold Prize in 2024.
Bojem Jewelry, a pioneering Chinese jewellery brand of Nanjing Baojie Technology Co Ltd, is a Forbes China Emerging Brand, co-founded in 2014 by GIA gemmologist Zhao Yi and renowned jewellery collector Wu Ji (more popularly known as “Brother Wuji”). With a multi-platform digital presence reaching over 5 million followers – 88% of whom are women – Bojem actively promotes diverse values through storytelling and community engagement. From its inception, the brand has embraced the philosophy of “Diversity in Harmony, Beauty Without Boundaries,” believing that jewellery serves as a cultural symbol for women’s self-expression and gender equality. Today, women make up over 85% of Bojem’s workforce, with 70% holding management positions – far exceeding industry averages. Gender equality is formally embedded in the employee handbook and enforced through third-party audits.
Development opportunities are assessed based on training participation, satisfaction levels and skills improvement outcomes: Training participation rate reached 95% in 2024; satisfaction with training programmes was at 90%, and 80% of employees reported that the training directly enhanced their job-related skills.
Quarterly employee satisfaction surveys include DEI-specific questions (e.g., perceptions of promotion fairness and training relevance). By Q4 2024, overall satisfaction with DEI initiatives increased by 15 percentage points compared to the beginning of the year.
Through clearly defined metrics, robust feedback mechanisms and an ongoing commitment to improvement, Bojem has built a measurable and sustainable DEI framework that empowers individuals while reinforcing organisational excellence – setting a benchmark for socially responsible leadership within the jewellery industry.
A specialist in the science of precious metals, Legor has, for over 45 years, been transforming metals into excellent alloys, powders and galvanic solutions for the production of jewellery and fashion accessories, guaranteeing customers reliability, safety and high performance. Among Legor’s founding principles, the protection of the Planet and People is fundamental.
To date, Legor is among the few companies in its sector that is able to certify that its products are made exclusively with precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium) that are 100% from recycled sources within a verified Chain of Custody. Thanks to the UNI EN ISO 14021:2021 certification obtained in October 2022, Legor is now able to guarantee that even some non-precious metals in its products come from 100% recycled sources – an ethical choice aligned with circular economy principles.
Among its 2024 accomplishments were:
Environmental Conservation
- 100% renewable energy (8% from owned photovoltaic plant, 92% certified purchased)
- 93% wastewater reused in processes
- 29% reduction in GPL consumption through optimisation
- 7.7% total reduction in CO₂ emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
- Development of cyanide-free plating solutions (FLASHGOLD-EVO)
Social Responsibility
- 7,572 training hours in 2023
- Flexible work arrangements and wellness programmes with 86% employee engagement
- Community projects including an inclusive carousel and calisthenics system in Bressanvido, and strengthening of library service and support for cultural activities in Camposampiero
- Support for a Ugandan school with two building improvements and educational materials
- Collaboration with technical schools in Vicenza
- Increased female leadership representation to 29.4% (from 26% in 2022)
Business Growth
- 8.26% EBITDA (compared to 10.17% in 2022) – mainly due to metals fluctuation and the general geopolitical situation. This demonstrates stability in spite of a sector contraction.
- 3D Metal Hub’s new business stream in additive manufacturing, with over 150 custom prints completed in its first year and partnerships initiated with luxury brands for prototype production.
Established in 1988, PNJ is recognised as one of Vietnam’s most prominent jewellery manufacturers and retailers. Currently, the company operates over 400 retail stores nationwide. PNJ owns three subsidiary companies and maintains a quality workforce of nearly 9,000 employees, including over 1,700 highly experienced jewellery artisans.
PNJ’s nationally recognised CSR initiatives include the “Zero Dong” Mini Supermarkets; “Warm Embrace” education campaign; Journey to Safe Motherhood; Raising Awareness for Autism in Vietnamese Children; Breast Cancer Support Programs and Happy Young Family, among others.
PNJ recorded net revenue growth of 14.1% in 2024 and a 7.3% increase in post-tax profit over the same period, marking the highest level of profit in the history of the company. The increase in finance as well as good ESG practices helped PNJ enter the VNSI index, which reflects PNJ’s commitment to implementing corporate governance criteria, environmental protection and social responsibility.
The company implemented initiatives to optimise energy efficiency, resulting in an 8.3% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions compared to 2023. Its commitment to transparency in greenhouse gas emissions inventory supports PNJ’s national roadmap for emissions reduction.
Due to investment in advanced technology, PNJ has achieved significant results in water reuse in the production process, including recycling 5,440 m³ of water at the Plating System, 5,057 m³ of gypsum wastewater in the process of cleaning products and successfully applying high-level oxidation technology, thereby contributing to the reuse of 5,043 m³ of water for sanitation purposes.
PNJ transformed its waste management model, focusing on recycling and minimising plastic waste. It achieved a 94% recycling rate (equivalent to 115.8 tonnes) of non-hazardous waste into input materials for the construction industry. Additionally, the company reduced hazardous waste by 12.15% through improved wastewater treatment systems and cut plastic waste in its supply chain by 55% by transitioning from disposable plastic packaging to paper or recycled plastic. Over 600kg of recycled packaging was utilised, accounting for 10% of the company’s total packaging.
Valentine Silver International is a name synonymous with heritage, innovation and craftsmanship. The company’s journey began in the 1920s, when the Valentine Group pioneered the emerald trade in India. In 2004, the company marked a new chapter with the establishment of Valentine Silver International, focused on the manufacturing and export of fine jewellery – ushering its legacy into the global market.
Specialising in 925 Sterling Silver, Gold and Brass Fashion Jewellery, Valentine Silver’s creations feature over 150 natural gemstones and are embellished with diamonds and precious, semi-precious and synthetic stones. Today, Valentine Silver is recognised as a Star Export House by the Government of India, with 100% of its production dedicated to international markets.
The measurable impact of Valentine Silver International’s sustainability strategy is evident in every sphere – environmental conservation, social responsibility and business innovation. What sets its efforts apart is the integration of these goals into its core values, backed by numbers, people-centred practices and replicable frameworks.
The company believes sustainability is not a department – it is a culture. Among its 2024 accomplishments were:
Environmental Impact
- Solar Energy Generation: Its 700kW rooftop solar panel installation, commissioned in 2017, now produces over 1 million kWh of clean electricity annually. This supplies more than 60% of the factory’s total power needs, powering 2,500+ workstations and associated machinery. It helps the company avoid over 800 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to planting more than 13,000 trees.
- Greener Commutes: In 2024, 850 employees commuted via company buses and carpools, avoiding significant personal vehicle use. Estimated carbon savings of 578,250kg of CO₂ per year (850 employees x 2.7kg CO₂ saved per day x 250 working days).
- Rainwater Harvesting: The company’s 60,000-litre capacity system captured over 3.7 lakh litres of rainwater in 2024. This reduced freshwater dependency by 30 – 40% for non-potable applications (gardening, flushing and cleaning).
- Water Recycling via ETP: All used water and acids from manufacturing processes are treated and reused. This ensures zero liquid discharge, while maintaining eco-friendly operations in line with ZED (Zero Effect Zero Defect) and ISO norms.
- Material Recovery and Recycling: The company collected and refines 5 – 6kg of silver dust weekly, yielding approximately 3.5kg of pure silver.
Business Impact
- Direct-to-Retail (D2R) Model: D2R approach has minimised supply chain carbon emissions, improved inventory efficiency and enhanced traceability. This has allowed the company to reduce wastage and foster stronger, transparent relationships with customers.
- Sustainable Product Design: In 2024, over 40% of new collections featured upcycled, recycled or ethically sourced materials. Imperfect stones are repurposed to create unique designs, adding emotional and material value while reducing waste.
- Adaptability in Global Markets: By aligning product development with sustainability trends and customer values, the company has expanded into eco-conscious markets. This resulted in a 15% growth in global sustainable orders from eco-conscious buyers in 2024.
