At Roman Tavast, responsibility is an integral part of how we work. As a manufacturer of jewellery and corporate insignia, we recognise the environmental and social impact of our materials, processes and partnerships, and we actively manage these through practical, transparent actions.

We work primarily with recycled precious metals, operate a closed-loop production system, and ensure that all waste and chemical by-products are handled responsibly. Alongside this, we are committed to fair working conditions, ethical business practices and long-term, trustworthy partnerships across our supply chain.

We are a member of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and follow its Code of Conduct, while also aligning our practices with internationally recognised principles for responsible sourcing and manufacturing.

This policy outlines the standards we apply in our daily operations and our ongoing commitment to improving environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

 

Sustainability and Responsibility Policy

1. Our Approach
At Roman Tavast, responsibility is a practical and measurable part of how we operate. As a manufacturer working with precious metals and industrial processes, we recognise our environmental and social impact and actively manage it through concrete actions across sourcing, production, partnerships and workplace practices.

This policy reflects our current operational practices, not theoretical commitments. We prioritise transparency, traceability and continuous improvement.

Responsibility for implementing this policy lies with company management, and our practices are reviewed regularly as part of our ongoing development.

2. Environmental Responsibility

Responsible Material Sourcing

• All gold and silver used in our production are sourced from recycled precious metals.
• For base metals, including copper alloys, we prioritise recycled materials wherever technically feasible.
• We actively reduce reliance on newly mined raw materials.

Closed-Loop Material Use

• All production residues, including precious metal waste, are collected, refined and returned to the production cycle.
• This closed-loop approach ensures high material efficiency and minimises environmental impact.

Waste and Chemical Management

• Chemical waste is collected and handled through licensed hazardous waste management providers.
• All waste streams are sorted and directed to appropriate recycling or disposal channels.
• We continuously monitor and improve processes to reduce waste generation.

Energy Use and Renewable Production

• We generate renewable solar energy that offsets approximately two-thirds of our electricity consumption.
• We aim to further improve energy efficiency and increase the share of renewable energy in our operations.

3. Social Responsibility and Working Conditions

Fair Employment Practices

• We fully comply with all applicable labour laws and regulations, including:
  • working time and rest requirements
  • minimum age and employment standards
• We provide fair and transparent remuneration.
• We maintain a safe, respectful and professional working environment.

Health and Safety

• We ensure safe handling of:
  • chemicals
  • metals
  • machinery
• Workplace risks are continuously assessed and managed to ensure employee safety.

Skills Development and Industry Contribution

• We actively support the development of young designers and professionals.
• Roman Tavast participates in industry organisations and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the sector.

4. Responsible Sourcing and Supply Chain

• We work with reliable and verified partners, prioritising:
  • quality
  • long-term reliability
  • ethical conduct
  • over the lowest cost.
• We conduct practical due diligence, including direct engagement with partners:
  • visiting manufacturing partners, including in Asia
  • reviewing how and where production takes place
• We expect partners to uphold equivalent ethical, environmental and labour standards, regardless of geographic location.
• We take reasonable steps to avoid sourcing materials associated with:
  • unethical labour practices
  • illegal or non-transparent supply chains
  • conflict-affected sources

5. Business Ethics

• We operate with zero tolerance for bribery, corruption and unethical business practices.
• Business decisions are based on:
  • quality
  • reliability
  • long-term cooperation
• We value trust, transparency and accountability in all relationships.

6. Product Responsibility and Transparency

• We provide accurate and transparent information about our products.
• We avoid misleading claims regarding:
  • materials
  • origin
  • environmental impact
• All statements are based on verifiable operational practices.

7. Customer Responsibility

• We handle customer feedback and complaints:
  • fairly
  • transparently
  • within a reasonable timeframe
• Our goal is to build long-term trust and partnerships, not short-term transactions.

8. Environmental and Ethical Claims

• We ensure that all environmental and ethical claims are:
  • fact-based
  • proportionate
  • verifiable
• We avoid overstating our impact and actively prevent greenwashing.

9. Grievance and Feedback

• Employees and partners may raise concerns regarding:
  • working conditions
  • ethical issues
  • operational practices
• All concerns are taken seriously and addressed appropriately.

10. Continuous Improvement

We recognise that responsibility is an ongoing process. Roman Tavast is committed to:

• improving resource efficiency
• reducing environmental impact
• strengthening supply chain transparency
• maintaining high ethical standards across all operations

11. Alignment with Industry Standards

Roman Tavast is a member of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and operates in accordance with the NAJ Code of Conduct.

While we are not a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), our practices are aligned with key principles of the RJC Code of Practices, particularly in the areas of:

• recycled material use
• responsible sourcing
• product transparency
• fair working conditions
• environmental responsibility