Sustainability in luxury watches and jewellery

TDT | Manama

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Luxury is no longer defined solely by craftsmanship or exclusivity, it is increasingly measured by responsibility.

The session examined how environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and transparency are redefining value across the industry from raw materials to the end consumer.

Industry leaders including Ms. Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability & Institutional Affairs Officer at Kering Group; Ms. Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030; and Ms. Noora Jamsheer, CEO of the Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones (DANAT) came together at an engaging session hosted by the National Communication Center at DANAT, Bahrain World Trade Center, to explore how traceability, ethical sourcing, and practical ESG initiatives are reshaping the watch and jewellery sector.

Discussion

At the heart of the discussion was the role of DANAT, whose core mandate focuses on preserving Bahrain’s natural pearl beds, maintaining the quality of pearls, and ensuring their longterm abundance.

These efforts underline the importance of striking a balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship in an industry intrinsically linked to nature.

Speakers emphasized that sustainability is no longer a concept confined to philanthropy but a fundamental pillar of modern business strategy.

With nearly half of the world’s GDP dependent on nature, understanding how industries impact the climate and ecosystems has become critical.

This shift is further reinforced by a new generation of consumers who are actively questioning whether products are sustainably sourced and responsibly produced.