ane Mexico 1942 celebrates its 80th anniversary as it becomes the first-ever Latin American retail brand to be a certified Responsible Jewellery Council member, setting an example on the continent for the ethically, socially and environmentally responsible manufacturing and commercialisation of luxury handcrafted jewellery, objects and collectibles.
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 and based in London, UK, committed to ensuring that its members operate with ethical, social and environmental responsibility.
“Certification is the bridge between standards and impact: they help you transform your management practices into measurable actions. Gaining RJC Certified Membership status is an important milestone on our road to sustainability: it demonstrates our commitment to being ethically, socially and environmentally responsible and promotes confidence in the supply chain” explains Ralph Simons, CEO of Tane.
“At Tane we are excited to celebrate our 80th anniversary this year. Our history and track record mean a lot to us, while we have our sights clearly set on the future - with ambitious goals for international expansion,” says Ralph Simons, who adds, "As a company that operates responsibly in every way, it was essential for us to be externally audited to RJC’s high standards and to receive this very important certification in December 2021, as evidence of the long-term commitment we have to our people, our customers, our stakeholders and to the planet.“
RJC has developed stringent standards for its members, who are active in the jewelry supply chain, from mine to retail. Tane, being the first consumer brand in Latin America to receive this authentication, corroborates the human spirit, environmental awareness and innovative impetus that have characterized the company from the very beginning.
“We are very proud to have been certified last December, and to be the first in such a large and important region of the world, while we encourage as many as possible companies and brands on the continent to follow our example. Only together can we ensure to leave the world a better place for future generations,” says Simons.
All RJC members are independently audited in accordance with the organization’s Code of Practice - an internationally accepted and highly respected standard of responsible business practices for diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, silver and other precious metals. Each member is thoroughly scrutinized on issues including human and labor rights, mining practices, environmental impact, and product disclosure, among other aspects.
“The audits conducted at our facilities — including boutiques, offices, workshops and warehouses — showed us that by far the majority of our processes and operating models were already compliant with RJC’s strict requirements,” says Simons, who points out that “this audit procedure was an invaluable experience for the entire Tane team to understand in which areas they could improve and in which it is possible to operate even above RJC’s stringent standards.”
“While the certification is a great achievement, the journey to get there was equally important and enriching!” comments Simons. The word “excellence” has been the brand’s guide since its inception and today, while celebrating its 80th anniversary it shows again what this means with this huge step: “All of Tane’s products are made with utmost care and excellence — and to last for generations. As such, we are extremely proud and excited that RJC has now officially certified that this deep-rooted philosophy not only applies to our products, but also to the way we handle our day-to-day business, and to the way we treat the world around us”, concludes Simons.
