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Responsible Jewellery Council

Michael Hill is a proud, certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC); the peak industry organisation established to advance responsible ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices throughout the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain.

To achieve certified status, RJC members must satisfy a rigorous independent third-party audit that assesses the organisation’s business practices and management systems against RJC’s Code of Practices standards for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, including human rights, responsible production, and anti-money laundering.

The jewellery and watch industry has a larger ambition to contribute to a better, fairer world. When you buy from an RJC certified member, you are choosing a company that is recognised for its ongoing commitment to put people and planet first.

In close consultation with the RJC Code of Practices, we remain committed to providing special jewellery pieces worthy of celebrating love. We continue to explore new materials, innovative processes and the latest technologies that are shaping and evolving the jewellery industry towards a more sustainable and ethically responsible future.

“I would like to congratulate Michael Hill on their certification. We work in an industry of beauty and emotions - connecting hearts and minds. Consumers always expect trust when they buy a piece of jewellery to celebrate a significant moment in their lives. In this era of trust and resilience, now more than ever there is a need for more companies to inspire, take action and commit towards a journey of purpose, and continuous improvement. RJC supports its members in an integrated approach of best management practices to sustainability. We welcome their leadership and commitment towards responsible business practices." - Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director Responsible Jewellery Council."

Responsible Jewellery Council Policy

Michael Hill International Limited (MHI) owns the brand 'Michael Hill' and operates a retail jewellery chain.

We have over 300 Michael Hill stores in Australia, New Zealand and Canada and employ over 2,500 personnel as at 30 June 2019.

MHI is a Certified Member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).

The RJC is a standards-setting organisation that has been established to advance responsible ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices throughout the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain.

The RJC has developed a benchmark standard for the jewellery supply chain and credible mechanisms for verifying responsible business practices through third party auditing.

As a RJC Member, we endeavour to operate our business in accordance with the RJC Code of Practices and to integrate ethical, human rights, social and environmental considerations into our day-to-day operations, business planning activities and decision making processes.