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class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"ult-content-box-container \">\t\t<div class=\"ult-content-box\" style=\"box-shadow: px px px px rgba(0,0,0,0) none;padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:50px;margin-right:10%;margin-left:10%;-webkit-transition: all 700ms ease;-moz-transition: all 700ms ease;-ms-transition: all 700ms ease;-o-transition: all 700ms ease;transition: all 700ms ease;\" data-hover_box_shadow=\"none\" data-responsive_margins=\"margin-right:0%;margin-left:0%;\" data-normal_margins=\"margin-right:10%;margin-left:10%;\"><p style=\"font-size: 24px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 2;text-align: center\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\"><b>&laquo; By sustainable development we understand a development &laquo;that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs &raquo;<\/b><br>\nBruntland Commission<\/p>\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-2469d8e8167eb75\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\" style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1568983305916 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-6369d8e8167f012\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Berkem has always been focusing on sustainable development with particular attention to the environment and the health of its partners.<\/p>\n<p>This commitment is highlighted by the international environmental and safety certifications <strong>UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 <\/strong>obtained and focused on showing an eco-friendly production which favors low environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>This awareness involves using the best practices for the good of the company and the surrounding environment in order to reduce the environmental impact of production by creating plans for reducing consumption focused on greater efficiency both in terms of energy and performance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-8469d8e8167f2ee\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_content_element wpb_raw_html\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<!-- 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et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-669d8e8167f71e\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Among the various actions we mention<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-3369d8e8167fd9f\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"smile_icon_list_wrap ult_info_list_container ult-adjust-bottom-margin  \"><ul class=\"smile_icon_list left circle with_bg\"><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:60px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:20px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#008000;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-archive\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-3384\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-3384 h3\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}' style=\"\">Packaging<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-3384 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}' style=\"\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The <strong>recycling of packaging cardboard<\/strong> when preparing the parcels for shipments thanks to which the classic protective plastic materials have been replaced<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:60px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:20px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#008000;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-book\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-3870\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-3870 h3\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}' style=\"\">Printing policy<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-3870 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}' style=\"\"><p>The<strong> implementation of a cautious printing policy<\/strong>, providing as much online information as possible and storing the user manuals of the machines on USB drives<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:60px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:20px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#008000;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-coffee\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-4815\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-4815 h3\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}' style=\"\">Plastic<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-4815 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}' style=\"\"><p><strong>Reduction of plastic packaging consumption<\/strong> by up to 98% and for daily internal use by 99% (water bottles, glasses and other disposable items)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-3069d8e8168019d\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"smile_icon_list_wrap ult_info_list_container ult-adjust-bottom-margin  \"><ul class=\"smile_icon_list left circle with_bg\"><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:60px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:20px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#008000;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-desktop\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-2168\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-2168 h3\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}' style=\"\">Technology<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-2168 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}' style=\"\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Use of remote desktop technology<\/strong> in order to reduce the hardware obsolescence of individual PCs by 300% by investing in the software part<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:60px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:20px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#008000;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-recycle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-7399\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-7399 h3\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}' style=\"\">Waste<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-7399 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}' style=\"\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Reduction by 98% of the production waste volume<\/strong> with consequent recycling and reuse of extracted and purified water<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:60px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:20px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#008000;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-bolt flash\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-7841\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-7841 h3\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}' style=\"\">Energy<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-7841 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}' style=\"\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The <strong>reduction of energy and electrical consumption<\/strong> by providing industry 4.0 devices in order to optimize the switching on of electrical devices at time slots, reducing consumption by about 30% compared to normal positioning in standby, the exclusive use of energy saver monitors, the replacement of the old plants with new low energy impact equipment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-9969d8e81680682\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\" style=\"height: 30px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-9169d8e81680d3f\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_center align-align_center vc_separator-has-text\"><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#008000;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><h4>SUSTAINABILITY REPORT<\/h4><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#008000;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-4169d8e81681c52\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Berkem_SustainabilityReport2023_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img width=\"480\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/copertina_BilancioSostenibilitaEN_web.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/copertina_BilancioSostenibilitaEN_web.png 480w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/copertina_BilancioSostenibilitaEN_web-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/copertina_BilancioSostenibilitaEN_web-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/copertina_BilancioSostenibilitaEN_web-7x10.png 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-2069d8e81682616\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\">\n\t<div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-classic vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<p>At Berkem, we firmly believe that technological and industrial progress must go hand in hand with safeguarding the health of people and the planet. Our sustainability report reflects our <strong>daily commitment<\/strong> to developing galvanic solutions that minimize environmental impact and promote a more responsible economy.<\/p>\n<p>Every strategic choice we make, from selecting raw materials to designing circular systems for recovering production waste, is driven by our desire <strong>to build a sustainable and innovative future<\/strong>. The report highlights how we work every day to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create sustainable and innovative products,<\/strong> made with high-quality materials sourced from responsible processes.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt production systems that reduce waste and promote a circular economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure a positive impact<\/strong> on communities, people, and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are proud to share the results of this journey and to demonstrate that <strong>a conscious and respectful approach to chemistry<\/strong> is possible.<\/p>\n<p>Read our Sustainability Report to discover how we create value for people, communities and the environment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center align-center\">\n\t<a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-black align-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Berkem_SustainabilityReport2023_EN.pdf\" title=\"Sustainability Report 2023\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon fa fa-leaf\"><\/i> Sustainability Report 2023<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-5769d8e81682ae9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_center align-align_center vc_separator-has-text\"><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#008000;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><h4>RJC<\/h4><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#008000;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid et_custom_uniqid_69d8e816558a9 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-6569d8e8168302d\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\">Responsible Jewellery Council - RJC<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\" style=\"height: 12px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1737976721097 vc_row-has-fill et_custom_uniqid_new_67976b76ad431 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-3069d8e816834a3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\"><b>Certified companies demonstrate that they work ethically, respecting human rights, and protecting the environment all according to good management practices.<\/b><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"full\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\" data-custom-vc-row=\"\" data-vc=\"5.5.2\" data-is_old_vc=\"\" data-theme-support=\"\" data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/C0000-6923-Double_Certified_Logo_EU_US4.jpeg 1171w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/C0000-6923-Double_Certified_Logo_EU_US4-300x92.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/C0000-6923-Double_Certified_Logo_EU_US4-1024x314.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/C0000-6923-Double_Certified_Logo_EU_US4-768x235.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/C0000-6923-Double_Certified_Logo_EU_US4-1x1.jpeg 1w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/C0000-6923-Double_Certified_Logo_EU_US4-10x3.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/C0000-6923-Double_Certified_Logo_EU_US4-600x184.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1171px) 100vw, 1171px\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-5269d8e8168435e\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1673994884431 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex et_custom_uniqid_new_63c72274c5a08 mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-2069d8e81684905\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In 2019 Berkem became a certified member of the <strong>Responsible Jewellery Council,<\/strong> an international non-profit Organization that brings together companies operating in the jewellery sector focused on building a responsible supply chain for diamonds, gold, colored stones, silver and platinum &ldquo;from the mine to the consumer &ldquo;.<\/p>\n<p>The RJC has finalized a reference standard for the industry, and a RJC Code based on established international principles in order to promote responsible business standards and practices.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center align-center\">\n\t<a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-round vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-black align-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Berkem-SRL-RJC-Certificate-COP-20192-Template-C-EU.pdf\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon vc-material vc-material-insert_drive_file\"><\/i> CoP RJC Certificate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-2269d8e81684bd7\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In December 2022, Berkem obtained the <strong>RJC Chain of Custody (CoC)<\/strong> certification. This is a voluntary certification for RJC members and gives our customers and suppliers the assurance they need about how precious metals are purchased, tracked and processed through the supply chain. It provides a guarantee of the integrity of our products and materials.<\/p>\n<p>Berkem offers a special line of precious plating solutions, salts and precious compounds obtained from 100% recycled and RJC CoC compliant metals.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center align-center\">\n\t<a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-round vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-black align-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Berkem-SRL-RJC-Certificate-COC-20172-Template-C-EU.pdf\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon vc-material vc-material-insert_drive_file\"><\/i> CoC RJC Certificate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1612433480063 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex et_custom_uniqid_new_601bc832d46db mpc-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-7169d8e81684f1f\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-7369d8e8168517f\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center align-center\">\n\t<a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-round vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-grey align-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Berkem_politica-integrata_EN_2025.pdf\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon vc-material vc-material-insert_drive_file\"><\/i> Corporate Principles and Policy - RJC<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center align-center\">\n\t<a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-round vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-grey align-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkem.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Berkem_ReportAnnuale_2025.pdf\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon vc-material vc-material-insert_drive_file\"><\/i> Annual Report - RJC<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 et_custom_uniqid_69d8e81655864 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-4269d8e8168526f\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&laquo; 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