Sustainability

Responsible Sourcing in Practice

Recycling pathways, lab-grown options and what "responsible" means in daily operations.

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Recycling pathways, lab-grown options and what "responsible" means in daily operations.

Recycled and reclaimed metal

Recycled gold — recovered from electronics, jewellery and industrial scrap — is physically identical to newly mined metal. It carries a lower environmental footprint and feeds a mature, well-documented supply chain.

We prioritise recycled alloys where the final use permits it. For investment-grade bars, clients receive documentation of refinery origin regardless of whether the metal is recycled or newly mined.

Lab-grown in context

Lab-grown diamonds reduce direct mining pressure. Their environmental footprint depends heavily on the energy source used in production — not all lab-grown stones are created equal from a sustainability standpoint.

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