Brilliant Earth Group, Inc..
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Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. designs, procures, and sells diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry in the United States and internationally. The company offers diamond engagement rings, wedding and anniversary rings, gemstone rings, and fine jewelry. It sells directly to consumers through its omnichannel sal...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company reports a mean gender pay gap below 10%, indicating that women earn more than 90% of men's pay.
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Employee reviews on Indeed.com show an overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, with Glassdoor reviews showing a 3.1 out of 5 stars overall, and a 3.3/5 for culture and values.
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Voluntary employee turnover is consistently cited as extremely high in employee reviews, with multiple instances of 5 or more employees quitting within a few months of being hired.
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The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 65-75% of employees are covered by employer-funded health plans.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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The provided articles do not contain specific quantitative data for any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs, including fair trade certification share, audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend. Information provided focuses on policies, procedures, and future goals rather than current performance metrics.
Honest & Fair Business
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Brilliant Earth has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, effective September 23, 2021, which includes a 24/7 anonymous Ethics Hotline.
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The policy allows employees to report violations anonymously and prohibits retaliation against those who report in good faith.
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The company states its commitment to complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-corruption laws, but there is no evidence of training frequency or effectiveness metrics.
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The company offers thousands of blockchain-enabled diamonds and states that less than 1% of natural diamond suppliers meet its Beyond Conflict Free™ standards, but the overall percentage of ethical claims independently verified is not specified.
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Kind to Animals
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Brilliant Earth's core business involves diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals, which are not animal-derived products, nor is there evidence of animal testing in their operations.
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Therefore, several KPIs related to animal testing, cruelty-free certification, humane operations, and animal agriculture are not applicable. For ethical input substitution, Brilliant Earth reported using 99% repurposed gold and 95% repurposed silver in 2024.
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This high percentage of repurposed precious metals, which reduces the need for new mining and its associated habitat destruction, aligns with ethical sourcing practices that benefit animal welfare.
No War, No Weapons
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The company's core business is selling diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry, with no evidence of revenue from arms or defense contracts. Its 'Beyond Conflict Free Diamonds' program surpasses Kimberley Process standards,
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requiring suppliers to commit to ethical labor, trade, and environmental standards,
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which indicates adherence to humanitarian procurement. This program also serves as a codified ethical red line against conflict diamonds. The company uses blockchain technology for diamond traceability
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and sources from specific countries,
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ensuring 100% of its materials are certified conflict-free. There is zero procurement from active conflict zones, with comprehensive screening in place. The 100% conflict-free certification and blockchain traceability demonstrate full compliance with these ethical standards throughout the value chain.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Brilliant Earth has achieved SBTi validation for its net-zero targets, aiming for a 54.6% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions and a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 by 2033, with long-term targets of 90% for Scope 1 & 3 and 100% for Scope 2 by 2050, all from a 2023 base year.
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The company has a net-zero emissions target for 2050.
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Since 2022, its Scope 2 market-based emissions have been zero due to the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs),
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and 13 showrooms use renewable energy.
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In 2024, 99% of gold and 95% of silver used was repurposed.
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E-commerce packaging was reduced by 44% by weight, and over 85% of paper-based packaging is 100% FSC recycled and recyclable.
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The company has replanted over 2,000 native saplings across 1.45 hectares in the Peruvian Amazon,
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and joined the Amazon Gold Working Group.
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Brilliant Earth supports Tanzanian mining communities through the Gem Legacy Gem Faceting School and the Kitarini Primary School Meal Program.
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Suppliers agree to a Code of Conduct and are audited, with a goal to share audit findings and factory improvements by the end of 2025.
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No regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues have been mentioned.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. reported no material cybersecurity incidents affecting its operations, business strategy, results, or financial condition in its 10-K filing as of March 13, 2025.
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The company conducts cybersecurity awareness training for employees, incident response personnel, and senior management.
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It also has a vulnerability management program guided by CIS Controls, which includes risk assessments to identify cybersecurity risks and the use of external service providers for security control assessments.
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The company's privacy policy mentions compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Brilliant Earth used 99% repurposed gold and 95% repurposed silver in 2024.
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The company has a target to achieve zero waste in showrooms and corporate spaces by 2050.
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It aims to eliminate single-use plastics by 2033, but no current reduction percentage is provided.
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The company offers a 'Bring It Back' program for customers to recycle jewelry, specifically gold and platinum, and encourages jewelry recycling for credit toward future purchases.
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It also offers repair, refurbishment, and diamond upgrade services.
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The company redesigns styles based on return and repair rates to improve quality and durability.
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All suppliers agree to a Code of Conduct, and major gold and silver suppliers are undergoing the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) Downstream Assessment Program, with annual independent verification of repurposed metal purchases.
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