Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030 - Transforming Sustainability

Challenge

The watch and jewellery industry is under growing pressure to accelerate sustainability efforts across climate action, nature conservation, and social equity. However, navigating complex regulations, improving transparency, and demonstrating measurable progress is challenging - especially for companies lacking the right tools and resources to do so efficiently and cost-effectively.

Solution

The Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) and ESG Book launched the Impact Action Journey Framework - a first-of-its-kind digital platform designed to accelerate sustainability progress across the industry. Introduced at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, the framework was developed over 18 months in collaboration with experts, civil society, and financial institutions, ensuring a practical, industry-aligned approach.

Implementation

Tailored Pathways
Customised routes for SMEs and large enterprises, aligning with their sustainability maturity.

Step-by-Step Guidance
Clear, actionable steps to help businesses prioritise sustainability goals.

Capacity Building Toolkit
Best practices, playbooks, and templates for companies new to sustainability reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement Tools
Public resources to enhance transparency, collaboration, and supply chain accountability.

Monitoring and Disclosure
Real-time tracking and compliance tools powered by ESG Book's technology.

The Outcome

The framework establishes a standardised disclosure baseline aligned with global standards like GRI, IFRS Sustainability, SBTi, and TNFD, while preparing companies for evolving regulations such as CSRD, SFDR, and CSDDD. By integrating ESG Book's disclosure platform, businesses can now track and report progress in real time - enhancing accountability, regulatory readiness, and stakeholder trust.

The Impact Action Journey Framework embodies our commitment to support our members and the wider industry in taking action, building capacity, and reporting progress at every stage of their sustainability journey. — Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director of WJI 2030