About us

MISSION

The purpose of the Responsible Gold Ecosystem is to use the power of technology to solve pressing global challenges. Our mission is to make gold sustainable and globally accessible.

GOVERNANCE

The Responsible Gold Supply Chain Company governance structure includes a Board of Directors and an Advisory Committee. 

The Advisory Committee, comprising supply chain partners and users of Responsible Gold, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on matters such as: AML/KYB policy; new application features; operating protocols and procedures; and standards for the branding and marketing of  Responsible Gold.

SUSTAINABILITY

We are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production

The Responsible Gold Standards have been developed to document best practices in responsible production and sourcing. They serve as a tool to support participants in enhancing their ESG practices and contribute to the SGDs. The Standards incorporate the following SGDs:

3. Good Health and Well-Being
5. Gender equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced inequalities
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and strong institutions

The Responsible Gold Ecosystem, including the KYC checks, the RG SCA and GoldID, defends against illicit gold entering the ecosystem, thereby reducing the sources of funds for money laundering, conflict financing and human rights violations.