GEM & JEWELLERY EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL

GEM & JEWELLERY EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL

 

World Environment Day: GJEPC advocates ‘Green Exhibitions’ with India International Jewellery Shows (IIJS)

·         Reinforces commitment to sustainability

·         Eco-friendly materials, reusable exhibition stalls, 100% renewable energy usage

·         ‘One Earth, An IIJS Initiative’ Tree Plantation Drive: Over 1 lakh trees planted

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, reinforces Commitment to Sustainability with Green Practices at its flagship India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) exhibitions --- one of the world’s top 2 B2B Trade shows in the gem & jewellery sector.

With the theme of this year’s Environment Day focusing on “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience,” GJEPC proudly highlights how its events actively contribute to the betterment of the planet by reducing their carbon footprint and promoting a greener tomorrow.

Commenting on the initiatives, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “Sustainability is no longer a choice—it’s a responsibility. At GJEPC, we are committed to integrating sustainability into the DNA of all our exhibitions. Our goal is to inspire the industry to adopt greener practices and do our part for the planet. We partner with eco-conscious vendors. We promote long-term green practices among stakeholders. We continually measure and offset our carbon footprint for the betterment of the planet by reducing their carbon footprint and promoting a greener tomorrow.”

GJEPC’s IIJS, India’s premier jewellery exhibition platform, has been at the forefront of integrating green practices into all aspects of event planning and execution. From modular and reusable stalls to green energy and digital solutions, GJEPC is setting benchmarks in sustainable event management.

Key sustainability measures implemented at IIJS exhibitions include:

• Modular & Reusable Exhibition Stalls: Built using eco-friendly materials, these reduce construction waste and carbon emissions.
• 100% Renewable Energy Usage: The entire event is powered by green energy sources, significantly reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
• ‘One Earth, An IIJS Initiative’ Tree Plantation Drive: Over 1 lakh trees have been planted, with one tree planted for every visitor who registers for IIJS.
• Eco-Friendly Branding: Fabric banners and non-toxic inks replace traditional PVC flexes, minimizing environmental harm.
• Digital Badges: Use of digital badges and face recognition systems replaces plastic-based badges, increasing both sustainability and security.
• Reusable Show Bags and Cutlery: Promoting a zero-waste approach in promotional material and cafeteria services.
• Biodegradable Water Bottles: Significantly curbing plastic waste during the event.
• Eco-Conscious Transport: Transitioning to electric buses and encouraging metro travel to reduce carbon emissions from commuting.
• Sustainable Special Structures: Built with environmentally friendly, reusable materials.
• Stakeholder Education: Awareness and education efforts on sustainable practices form a core part of the exhibition experience.

Walking the Talk on Sustainability: GJEPC celebrates World Environment Day with Action, Not Just Awareness. GJEPC reaffirms its steadfast commitment to sustainability through a wide range of eco-conscious initiatives.

As GJEPC continues to innovate and lead by example, it encourages stakeholders across the gem and jewellery industry to embrace sustainable practices and become active participants in protecting the environment.

About The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council’s (GJEPC) flagship show IIJS Premiere:

41st edition of IIJS Premiere 2025, which will be held alongside the IGJME Premiere 2025 (Machinery and Allied Show). This milestone edition will take place across two prominent venues in Mumbai:

• Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), BKC: 30th July to 3rd August 2025
• Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Goregaon: 31st July to 4th August 2025

IIJS Premiere is the world’s second-largest B2B gem and jewellery exhibition, and a proud symbol of India's manufacturing and design excellence. Spread over 135,000+ sq. mtrs., the 2025 edition will feature over 2,100 exhibitors across 3,600+ stalls, attracting 50,000+ trade visitors from 1,300+ Indian cities and 80+ countries.

About The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India (GoI) in 1966, is one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s post-Independence economy began making forays in the international markets. Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today represents 10700+ members in the sector.  With headquarters in Mumbai, GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry. It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the past decades, GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.