Watch & Jewellery

Nature underpins the watch and jewellery sector at every level – from the gold, gemstones, leather, and pearls that define the sector’s craftmanship, to the ecosystem services that enable manufacturing and production.

As global biodiversity declines, those foundations can shift. Raw material supply chains fragment, input costs rise, and regulatory expectations increase. For businesses in this sector, nature-related risks are a material concern and sit at the heart of business continuity, resilience and reputational value.

Risk is only half the picture. Companies that integrate nature into strategic planning early can gain competitive advantage – through greater supply chain resilience, innovation and efficiency savings, stronger stakeholder trust and a sustainability journey that withstands scrutiny.

Our expertise 

The Biodiversity Consultancy has built deep expertise where nature intersects with the watch and jewellery sector. We work with both corporate clients and sector associations, bringing scientific rigour and sector knowledge to help companies move from awareness to action.

Our partnerships span the full value chain – from responsible mining of raw materials with major mining companies through to specialised midstream suppliers and leading global brands. This range gives us a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges faced within the watch and jewellery value chain, combining scientific expertise with pragmatism that allows companies to meaningfully integrate nature into their corporate strategies.  

We leverage these partnerships and our expertise to help companies build science-based nature strategies that anticipate emerging expectations, strengthen resilience and unlock value.  

Working with us 

Across the value chain, our work includes: assessing the biodiversity impacts of artisanal and large-scale mining (ASM) of raw commodities, developing biodiversity No-Net-Loss and net-gain trackers for extractive operations, and mitigating impacts for large-scale mining operations; designing supplier engagement programmes and C-suite nature training for midstream businesses; and conducting nature assessments, co-designing water and nature strategies, and shaping biodiversity communications for global brands and retail clients.