Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds
Version:
1.1
Status:
Under Revision
Revision Status:
Public Comment Period
Comment Period:
-
Description:
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.
Public Comment (12/9/2025-1/30/2026): To review the SCS-007 draft and provide comments, please contact [email protected] or download SCS-007 Certification Standard for Sustainably Produced Gemstones DRAFT V2.0 and the public comment form available on this page. Please submit the completed comment forms to [email protected] by January 30, 2026.
Documents
SCS-007 Certification Standard for Sustainably Produced Gemstones DRAFT V2.0
SCS-007 Public Comment Form
SCS-007-1 Sustainability Rated Diamonds Standard V1.1
SCS-007-1 Certification Body Requirements V1.1
SCS-007 Interpretation Log (1 December 2025)
SCS-007-1 Annex A: Approved Mechanisms to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Footprint V2.1
SCS-007-1 Annex B: Supplemental Climate Reporting: Using the RF Protocol to Quantify Heat Reduction Potential of Producer Activities V2.1
SCS-007-1 Annex C: Quantifying Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Results for the Production Operation V2.1
SCS-007-1 Annex D: Requirements for ISM Producers for Establishing Ecosystem Baseline Conditions V2.1
SCS-007-1 Annex E: Assessing Industrial-Scale Mining (ISM) Impacts on Water Resources and Quality V1.2
SCS-007-1 Annex F: Data Requirements for Certified Diamonds and Certified Diamond Jewelry V1.3
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