Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds

This standard is the first comprehensive, multi-stakeholder sustainability standard developed for the diamond sector and applies to both natural and laboratory-grown diamonds, including any entity that handles the diamonds on their way to market. The certification program provides unparalleled transparency and the highest level of diamond origin traceability assurance, and incorporates quantitative metrics to ensure that producers move rapidly toward achieving a net zero carbon footprint and reducing their life cycle impacts. 

Transition period: Starting July 1, 2024, all audits will be conducted against SCS Sustainability Rated Diamonds Version 1.0. Existing certificate holders will transition to the new version of the standard at their next audit, at the latest starting July 1, 2024.