Our Responsibility
What is involved?
Third party auditing ensures our policies and procedures comply to the RJC Code of Practice. Annual Risk Assessments and implementation of recommendations ensure we structure our own best practice alongside RJC standards.
Areas that are assessed and audited:
- Conflict Minerals
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Sourcing of Minerals from Conflict Affected or High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs)
- Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and System of Warranties
- Environmental Conduct
- Product Integrity & Disclosure
- Product Security
- Health and Safety
- Human Rights
- Labour Rights
- Legal Compliance
- Policy and Implementation
- Financial Accounts
- Bribery and Facilitation Payments
- Money Laundering & Financing of Terrorism
Our RJC Timeline
Our Policies and Procedure Documents
Our policies and procedures explain how we trade responsibly, maintain ethical diligence and ensure privacy for our clients. These documents illustrate the principles behind our day-to-day operations and are available for download below.
Pala Diamond Co. Responsible Sourcing Policy
Our Responsible Sourcing Policy sets out our commitments to help ensure our supply chain is legal, transparent and ethical. It explains our ethical standards, financial transparency, membership affiliations, supply chain practices and efforts to ensure the provenance of our goods.
Pala Diamond Co. Corporate Responsibility Policy
Our Corporate Responsibility Policy sets out our commitments to our staff, and expectations for our business and partners. It explains our workplace standards, environmental commitments, community responsibilities and our sourcing and governance practices.
Pala Diamond Co. Code of Conduct and Ethics Document
Our Code of Conduct sets out our process to conduct business ethically and details how we maintain standards throughout our supply chain. It explains how we ensure our supply is free from bribery, corruption and money laundering, and our how our finances have no association with human trafficking, modern slavery and terrorism.
Pala Diamond Co. Covid-19 and Pandemic Preparedness Policy
Our Covid-19 and Pandemic Preparedness Policy sets out our measures to ensure our staff and customers are safe, and that Pala Diamonds contributes to an effective national pandemic response. It explains our testing and hygiene standards, as well as our remote work policies.
