SUPPLIERS WITH VALUES

In a jewellery business we need to purchase or hire a whole host of different products and services. Another decisive approach is to prioritise proximity and small local businesses whenever possible, as well as the values and responsible practices of these same suppliers. To illustrate this trait of responsible jewellery, we focus on energy and finance, two fields in which we identified notably interesting initiatives.

Green energy

Energy suppliers are among the most important utilities. Having a supplier that can guarantee the creation of clean energy from wholly renewable sources is at the heart of determining a company’s responsible practices. In Spain, one particularly noteworthy option is the cooperative Som Energia. In the Barcelona area, another option to consider is Barcelona Energia, the public electricity marketer.

Ethical Finance

Ethical finance (or value-based banking) means making economic profitability compatible with social and environmental sustainability. These initiatives range from community savings groups to financial services cooperatives and banks regulated by organisations and regulations that govern the domestic and international financial system. Whether you are a company or self-employed, or an individual, you can work with Triodos Bank or Fiare Banca Ética.

To find out more, we recommend you visit the DINERètic website.