Latest news with #ShreeRamkrishnaExports
Fashion Value Chain
04-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
SRK Crafts World's First Carbon-Negative Natural Diamonds
In a groundbreaking milestone for both India and the global gem industry, Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK) has become the first company worldwide to craft carbon-negative natural diamonds. Verified by Deutsch Quality Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., SRK's process now removes more carbon than it emits, with a certified –0.239 kg CO₂e per carat and an organizational footprint of –893 metric tons CO₂e. The achievement aligns with India's climate targets and reaffirms the country's growing leadership in sustainable manufacturing. SRK's sustainability initiatives span 14 out of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — including clean energy, ethical sourcing, zero-waste operations, and water stewardship. Key Impact Measures: Verified carbon-negative footprint (under ISO and GHG Protocol standards) Solar-powered operations and net-zero emission facilities Ethical and traceable sourcing practices Sustainable water and waste management systems The company will soon release its second 'Pure Impact Report', offering a transparent view of its sustainability journey and ongoing innovations in the luxury goods sector. Quote: Shreyans Dholakia, Entrepreneur & Brand Custodian at SRK, stated: 'For us, true luxury goes beyond brilliance — it lies in impact. Sustainability in natural diamonds is not just possible, it's already here. This is not just our milestone, it is India's milestone too.' SRK's innovation stands as a beacon for industries seeking to combine traditional craftsmanship with climate leadership.
Fashion Value Chain
14-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Govind Dholakia Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
In a proud moment for India and the global diamond community, Shri Govind Dholakia, Founder-Chairman of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Diamonds Do Good, a global non-profit promoting ethical practices in the diamond industry. The award was presented during the annual Diamonds Do Good Gala at JCK Las Vegas 2025, one of the world's most prestigious jewellery shows. Accepting the award on his behalf was his son, Shreyans Dholakia, Brand Custodian at SRK, who dedicated the honor to the artisans of Surat and the countless lives touched by SRK's philanthropic efforts. Quoting his father, Shreyans shared, 'Legacy is not built by preserving wealth but by giving and sharing.' This recognition adds to Govind Dholakia's international accolades, including the USGBC Leadership Award for his pioneering commitment to sustainable business, making SRK's Surat-based facilities the world's first Net Zero Energy diamond crafting units with the lowest per carat emissions in the industry. From humble beginnings in rural Gujarat at the age of 13, Govind Dholakia built SRK into a global diamond powerhouse defined by craftsmanship, ethics, and community upliftment. Through the SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF)—which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year—SRK continues to drive change through initiatives in education, women empowerment, healthcare, and rural development, impacting millions over the last four decades. This award is a tribute not just to Dholakia's business success but to the values of compassion and integrity that define his life's work and India's enduring legacy in the diamond industry.
The Wire
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Surat's Brilliance Honoured on the Global Stage: Govindkaka Celebrated at JCK Las Vegas
A tribute to a visionary whose journey began with purpose and now radiates globally. Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 12: In a moment of great pride for India and the diamond city of Surat, Shri Govind Dholakia, the humble visionary behind Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Diamonds Do Good, … Continue reading "Surat's Brilliance Honoured on the Global Stage: Govindkaka Celebrated at JCK Las Vegas"
Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Shree Ramkrishna Exports' Govind Dholakia receives Diamonds Do Good's lifetime achievement award
Govind Dholakia, founder of Shree Ramkrishna Exports, has been honoured with the lifetime achievement award by global non-profit Diamonds Do Good at its annual gala during JCK Las Vegas 2025. Recognised for his longstanding contributions to the diamond industry and philanthropy, Dholakia's win highlights India's growing influence on the global luxury industry. The award was accepted on his behalf by Dholakia's son, Shreyans Dholakia, entrepreneur and brand custodian at SRK, who said it made him 'ten times prouder' to represent the values his father built the business upon, SRK announced in a press release. 'Legacy and history are not built by preserving wealth, they are built by giving and sharing,' said Govind Dholakia. The honour follows Dholakia's earlier recognition by the US Green Building Council with a leadership award in Boston for his commitment to sustainability. The recognition in Las Vegas reflects a wider shift in global luxury towards ethical excellence and a moment of pride for Surat and India's diamond industry. 'Thank you Diamonds Do Good," said Shreyans Dholakia at the event. "This honour goes beyond our family, it belongs to every artisan in Surat, to every life touched by our foundation, and to a philosophy we live by: that business is not just about success, but about significance.'
