Sustainability

SRK Exports claims to be 1st company to craft carbon-negative ‘Natural Diamonds’

Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK) has achieved a historic breakthrough again in sustainability practices by becoming the first company in the world to craft natural diamonds with a negative carbon footprint, claiming it to be a proud moment for India and the global diamond industry. This milestone, announced aligns strongly with India’s climate goals and reflects the nation’s rising leadership in sustainable development.

SRK diamond crafting process now removes more carbon than it emits. The company reports a verified product carbon footprint of (negative)–0.239 kg CO₂e per carat of polished diamond and an overall organisational carbon footprint of (negative)–893 metric tons CO₂e.

These numbers are not just estimates but are independently verified by Deutsch Quality Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. under globally accepted frameworks including ISO 14064-1:2018, ISO 14067:2018, ISO 14068-1:2023, and the GHG Protocol.

SRK has been actively contributing to 14 out of the 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (DDG), making it one of the most sustainability-aligned companies in India’s manufacturing sector. From clean energy adoption to water conservation, waste recycling to responsible consumption, the efforts of SRK reflect how Indian industry can balance growth with environmental stewardship.

The company is on the verge of releasing the second edition of its “Pure Impact Report”, a transparent and visually engaging publication that shares its journey towards sustainability. The report outlines the company’s initiatives in solar-powered operations, net-zero energy and emission buildings, ethical sourcing practices and future-ready water and waste management systems.

Shreyans Dholakia, Entrepreneur & Brand Custodian at SRK says, “For us, true luxury goes beyond brilliance, it lies in impact. We are proud to show that even in industries like natural diamonds, sustainability is not a dream but a reality. This is not just our milestone, it is India’s milestone too.”

Subhash Yadav

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