Ethics & Sustainability
Transparency, sustainability and social good are at the very heart of Punk Pleb's manufacturing program. We work tirelessly to identify and secure facilities and suppliers that can meet our strict requirements and share our goals.
Our commitment to sustainability encompasses every element of the supply chain, from the mine to the factory to the office and even to the packaging that carries each piece to your home.
We pride ourselves in the relationships we have with trusted partners around the world. Facilities not directly managed by us must undergo regular audits to ensure compliance with our strict standards. Our job, after all, is to ensure that customers receive the highest-quality pieces that effortlessly reflect their brand and values.
Beyond our strict internal requirements, Punk Pleb adheres to certain practices and policies in facilities:
- Our New York facilities use only 100% recycled gold
- All stone suppliers are AGTA certified members
- All factories outside the US are Responsible Jewelry Council certified
All Punk Pleb factories and suppliers operate in accordance with the following standards, guidelines and directives (or those issued by the named organization):
- LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance
- LBMA Responsible Silver Guidance
- DMCC Practical Guidance for Market Participants in the Gold and Precious Metals Industry
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas and the Supplement on Gold
- World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard
- Financial Crimes Investigation Board
- Gemological Institute of America
- International Colored Gemstone Association
- American Gem Society
- Kimberley Process