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Thursday, February 16 • 14:30 - 15:30
20 ESG Sustainability in the Colored Gemstone Industry

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The supply chain for colored stones has always been of concern to the gemstone community. Now, the sustainability of the supply chain is a concern for the discerning customer as well. Find out how the industry is monitoring supply chains to be free from funding armed conflict, human rights abuses, sustainability, and more. 
Speakers
avatar for Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Vice-President of Sector A - CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation
Master of CeremoniesRui Galopim de Carvalho FGA DGA is a Gem Education Consultant, author and international lecturer on gemmology and the history of gem materials in jewellery of cultural heritage. He has studied numerous national collections, including the Portuguese crown jewels... Read More →
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Aaron Palke GIA

Senior Research Scientist, Gemological Institute of America
Dr. Aaron Palke developed an interest in minerals and gemstones searching for agates and other minerals in eastern Montana. He was particularly struck by the geographic distribution of mineral and gem deposits and geological features; for instance, why were there mountains and an... Read More →
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Marcelo Ribiero

Presidente, Belmont Mineração Ltda
Marcelo Ribeiro is a mining engineer and president of the Belmont Group in Brazil. He is third generation in this family corporation that operates across the mining, construction, real estate, and agricultural sectors. Under his leadership, Belmont Emeralds has grown to become a benchmark... Read More →
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Johanna Levy

Vice President ESG, GIA
 GIA (Gemological Institute of America) welcomes Johanna Levy as the Institute’s first vice president of environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs. With more than 15 years of international experience leading high-impact projects to meet and exceed ambitious ESG targets... Read More →

Thursday February 16, 2023 14:30 - 15:30 MSK
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