{"id":16877,"date":"2020-12-30T11:58:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T11:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/?page_id=16877"},"modified":"2023-03-06T10:34:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T10:34:41","slug":"rsg-step-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Responsible Sourcing Guidance: Establish and Implement a Responsible Sourcing Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page specific custom CSS plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.fusion-header-v2 .fusion-secondary-header {\r\n    display: none;\r\n}<\/style>\n<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-10 maxbutton maxbutton-module-1-over\" title=\"ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A RESPONSIBLE SOURCING POLICY\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-1\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 1<\/span><\/a>     <a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-module-2\" title=\"SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-2\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 2<\/span><\/a>     <a class=\"maxbutton-3 maxbutton maxbutton-module-3\" title=\"KNOW YOUR COUNTERPARTY (KYC) &amp; ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-3\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 3<\/span><\/a>     <a class=\"maxbutton-4 maxbutton maxbutton-module-4\" title=\"KNOW YOUR COUNTERPARTY (KYC) &amp; BRIBERY &amp; FACILITATION PAYMENTS\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-4\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 4<\/span><\/a>     <a class=\"maxbutton-5 maxbutton maxbutton-module-5\" title=\"RISK MANAGEMENT FOR CONFLICT FREE SOURCING\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-5\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 5<\/span><\/a>     <a class=\"maxbutton-6 maxbutton maxbutton-module-6\" title=\"HUMAN RIGHTS\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-6\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 6<\/span><\/a>     <a class=\"maxbutton-7 maxbutton maxbutton-module-7\" title=\"PRODUCT INTEGRITY\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-7\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 7<\/span><\/a>     <a class=\"maxbutton-8 maxbutton maxbutton-module-8\" title=\"EARLY WARNINGS, GRIEVANCES AND WHISTLE-BLOWING\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-8\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 8<\/span><\/a>     <a class=\"maxbutton-9 maxbutton maxbutton-module-9\" title=\"RESPONSIBLE SOURCING CERTIFICATION\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/rsg-step-9\/\"><span class='mb-text'>MODULE 9<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:16.8%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth\" style=\"width:58.4%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A RESPONSIBLE SOURCING POLICY<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:16.8%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 { overflow:visible; }<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:16.8%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Defining a Responsible Sourcing Policy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth\" style=\"width:58.4%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>A Responsible Sourcing policy is a written statement that clearly articulates a jewellery and\/or gemstone business\u2019s commitment to sourcing responsibly, in line with recognized principles and standards, especially when sourcing from conflict-affected\u00a0 and high-risk areas (CAHRAs), meaning, from areas characterised by the presence of armed conflict, widespread violence, or other risks of harm to people. The policy helps ensure that all relevant stakeholders are aware of the business\u2019s commitment, which will be reflected in the business\u2019s procedures and sourcing decisions.<\/p>\n<p>CIBJO recommends that the policy that meets international expectations and is consistent with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/daf\/inv\/mne\/OECD-Due-Diligence-Guidance-Minerals-Edition3.pdf\">Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas<\/a> of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-shadow\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-webkit-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-moz-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-o-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:16.8%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 { overflow:visible; }<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:16.8%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Appointing a Compliance Officer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth\" style=\"width:58.4%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>A dedicated \u201ccompliance officer\u201d should be appointed, to be responsible for establishing and implementing a company\u2019s Responsible Sourcing policy, as well as for due diligence in the company and for reporting (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, especially for small and medium-scale companies, this \u201ccompliance officer\u201d may be the owner of the company.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201ccompliance officer\u201d should also be responsible for reviewing relevant policies and procedures every year to ensure a company continues to uphold current changes to relevant laws and regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-shadow\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-webkit-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-moz-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-o-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:16.8%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 { overflow:visible; }<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:16.8%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Creating the Responsible Sourcing Policy Document<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth\" style=\"width:58.4%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>A\u00a0 Responsible Sourcing policy document relevant to the scope of the business should be created. It should cover the precious metals and gem materials applicable to the business, and the complexity of the business\u2019 supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>This policy should be appropriate for the business, and need not be complicated or detailed. It should be very clearly understood by suppliers and stakeholders, and implementation of the policy should be verifiable through transaction documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-shadow\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-webkit-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-moz-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-o-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:16.8%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-alignright\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1 i {color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:hover i,.fusion-button.button-1:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:focus i,.fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:active{color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover, .fusion-button.button-1:focus, .fusion-button.button-1:active{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-1 {border-color:#105378;border-radius:25px;}.fusion-button.button-1.button-3d{-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);-moz-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);}.button-1.button-3d:active{-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);-moz-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);}.fusion-button.button-1{background: rgba(219,135,187,0.75);}.fusion-button.button-1:hover,.button-1:focus,.fusion-button.button-1:active{background: rgba(229,96,136,0.33);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: -webkit-gradient( linear, left bottom, left top, from( #90c9e8 ), to( rgba(229,96,136,0.33) ) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: -webkit-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image:   -moz-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image:     -o-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: linear-gradient( to top, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Sample-Responsible-Sourcing-Policy.docx\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-alt-circle-down fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">DOWNLOAD SAMPLE RESPONSIBLE SOURCING POLICY TEMPLATE<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 { overflow:visible; }<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:16.8%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Documented Terms of Business with Suppliers and Policy Statements<\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth\" style=\"width:58.4%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>A company should be able and ready to supply to interested parties its Responsible Sourcing policy document, describing to them the principles that have been applied and the procedures that have been put in place. The company should have documented terms of business with suppliers and policies and procedures in place which include the company\u2019s Responsible Sourcing policy.<\/p>\n<p>The compliance officer should establish and communicate to suppliers and external stakeholders the company&#8217;s policy for responsible practices through the supply chain, especially as it relates to precious metals (gold, silver and platinum group metals) and gem materials (diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls).<\/p>\n<p>Members of the jewellery and gemstone industries should be able to demonstrate through transaction documentation that these terms of business and policies have been implemented throughout their business, through documentation such as invoices, warranty statements, delivery notes, product certificates, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Suppliers should acknowledge receipt and commit to meeting the expectations set out in the policy. To do this, the company should consider requesting its suppliers to attest in writing that they will comply to the requirements set out in the policy. It is important to make the requirements part of its supplier contractual obligations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-shadow\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-webkit-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-moz-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-o-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:16.8%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-alignright\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2 i {color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-2 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:hover i,.fusion-button.button-2:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:focus i,.fusion-button.button-2:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:active{color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-2:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover, .fusion-button.button-2:focus, .fusion-button.button-2:active{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-2 {border-color:#105378;border-radius:25px;}.fusion-button.button-2.button-3d{-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);-moz-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);}.button-2.button-3d:active{-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);-moz-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);}.fusion-button.button-2{background: rgba(219,135,187,0.75);}.fusion-button.button-2:hover,.button-2:focus,.fusion-button.button-2:active{background: rgba(229,96,136,0.33);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: -webkit-gradient( linear, left bottom, left top, from( #90c9e8 ), to( rgba(229,96,136,0.33) ) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: -webkit-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image:   -moz-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image:     -o-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: linear-gradient( to top, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-2 fusion-button-default-span \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Sample-Contract-Clauses.docx\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-alt-circle-down fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">DOWNLOAD SAMPLE SUPPLIER CONTRACT CLAUSES TEMPLATE<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-alignright\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-3 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3 i {color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-3 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:hover i,.fusion-button.button-3:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:focus i,.fusion-button.button-3:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:active{color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-3:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover, .fusion-button.button-3:focus, .fusion-button.button-3:active{border-color:#105378;}.fusion-button.button-3 {border-color:#105378;border-radius:25px;}.fusion-button.button-3.button-3d{-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);-moz-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);}.button-3.button-3d:active{-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);-moz-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0px 4px 0px #105378,1px 6px 6px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);}.fusion-button.button-3{background: rgba(219,135,187,0.75);}.fusion-button.button-3:hover,.button-3:focus,.fusion-button.button-3:active{background: rgba(229,96,136,0.33);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: -webkit-gradient( linear, left bottom, left top, from( #90c9e8 ), to( rgba(229,96,136,0.33) ) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: -webkit-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image:   -moz-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image:     -o-linear-gradient( bottom, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: linear-gradient( to top, #90c9e8, rgba(229,96,136,0.33) );}.fusion-button.button-3 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-3 fusion-button-default-span \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Sample-Warranty-Statements-for-Invoices-and-Delivery-notes.docx\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-alt-circle-down fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">DOWNLOAD SAMPLE Warranty Statements for Invoices and Delivery Notes TEMPLATE<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 { overflow:visible; }<\/style><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16877"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16877"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16877\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17831,"href":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16877\/revisions\/17831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cibjo.org\/rstoolkit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}