The Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) and ESG Book unveiled the Impact Action Journey Framework at an engaging session during the World Economic Forum in Davos. This pioneering roadmap is designed to transform sustainability in the watch and jewellery sector, helping businesses of all sizes achieve measurable progress in three critical areas: climate action, nature conservation, and social equity.
The launch event at Goals House moderated by Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director & Secretary General of WJI 2030, featured a distinguished panel of speakers: Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability & Institutional Affairs Officer at Kering; Mads Twomey-Madsen, SVP Sustainability at Pandora; and Dr. Anino Emuwa, Founder of 100 Women @ Davos.
Opening remarks by leaders, including Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Assistant Secretary General, UN Global Compact, Kirsi Madi of UN Women and Raj Mehta, Director at Rosy Blue, underscored the collaborative efforts driving sustainability within the watch and jewellery industry. In keeping with the 2025 Davos theme, the discussions explored how collective intelligence can accelerate sustainability initiatives while fostering trust through enhanced transparency and accountability.
A cornerstone of the Impact Action Journey Framework is its commitment to actionable and transparent ESG reporting. Built on ESG Book’s cutting-edge platform, the framework enables continuous updates, real-time disclosure, and a unified reporting standard, future proofed for evolving regulations. It simplifies sustainability efforts for organisations offering clear pathways to address challenges and unlock opportunities.
Key features of the Impact Action Journey Framework include:
- Tailored Pathways: Customized routes for SMEs and Large Enterprises, addressing internal capacity-building and supporting companies to action in areas that are material to their operations.
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Detailed materials to support reporting, with insights to prioritize actions and achieve measurable progress.
- Capacity Building Toolkit: Integrated into the framework, with examples of best practices, actionable playbooks, and downloadable templates designed to support first-time reporters.
- Stakeholder Engagement: WJI 2030-curated and publicly available tools to foster trust and collaboration through transparent communication and strengthened supply chain relationships.
- Monitoring and Disclosure: Tools for consistent progress tracking and compliance, powered by ESG Book’s platform.
“The Impact Action Journey Framework embodies our commitment to support our members and the wider industry to action and report progress at every stage of their sustainability journey ” said Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director of WJI 2030. “This Framework is the result of different collaborations with many experts. We would like to extend our gratitude in particular to Boston Consulting Group, BSR, CIBJO, Deloitte, ESG Book, SouthPole, The Biodiversity Consultancy, UN Global Compact and UN Women for their invaluable input in making this possible.”
In addition, the event introduced a whitepaper on Transparency and Accountability in the Private sector, a collaboration between WJI 2030, UN Women and ESG Book. The whitepaper highlights the importance of consistent reporting to drive accountability through the WEPs, building trust, and meeting global expectations for corporate responsibility. It also maps the current state of global metrics on women’s empowerment, highlighting key gaps. The goal of this paper is to launch a cross-sector consultation on a draft reporting framework that recognizes existing global metrics while addressing these gaps. This initiative relies on cross sectoral collaboration for success. We invite business leaders, policymakers, and advocates to embark on this journey with us.
