AWDC Wins Sustainability Report Award
December 03, 14
 AWDC CEO Ari Epstein. |
The award is an initiative of the Belgian Institute of Registered Auditors and aims to encourage and reward companies and organizations in reporting on their economic and financial data and their activities in sustainable development in a transparent manner.
The jury found that AWDC’s very first sustainability report was a clear, well-structured report and did not shy away from addressing sensitive issues.
"The jury was also impressed by the fact that AWDC’s report touches sensitive issues in a transparent manner, acknowledging the diamond sector's weaknesses and including a risk analysis," the judges said. "The jury considers AWDC’s sustainability report an act of courage, and an important signal from AWDC to the diamond sector, sure to have an impact on the industry.”
AWDC CEO Ari Epstein said, "This was the Antwerp World Diamond Centre’s first sustainability report, and we meant for it to be a clear message to our industry. Like all other businesses and organizations that are present here today, AWDC and the Antwerp diamond sector have a major responsibility towards society.
"We owe it to our employees, our partners, our stakeholders and all the people and communities involved in the diamond chain to take the lead, and to strive for a sustainable diamond industry. Transparency, compliance and corporate social responsibility are the cornerstones of our policy, and assets that set Antwerp apart from other diamond centers. Our efforts, initiatives and strict controls have long been known within the diamond industry, and thanks to this sustainability report, we now have the opportunity to present our story to everyone else who may be interested."