Baume & Mercier Certified By the Responsible Jewellery Council

(IDEX Online News) – The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) today announced that Baume & Mercier, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has achieved certification meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC’s Member Certification System.

Established in 1830 in the Jura Mountains, Baume & Mercier is part of the Richemont group.

“We remain loyal to the heritage bequeathed by our founders and continue to uphold Baume & Mercier’s key values of excellence and authenticity,” says Alain Zimmermann, CEO of Baume & Mercier.

"We accept responsibility for the work we undertake and integrate this ideal into our working methods in order to remain worthy of the enduring trust of our clients. This rationale motivated us to be part of the Responsible Jewellery Council and we are proud to have achieved Certification status as an independent endorsement of our business practices.

“RJC is delighted to congratulate Baume & Mercier on this great achievement. Baume & Mercier’s certification will send a strong message that responsible business practices are a real necessity for today’s businesses,” says Michael Rae, RJC’s Chief Executive Officer.