Sustainability Area

Sustainability is not a marginal issue, but a key factor for the future of the market

With the launch of the Sustainability Area, INOVA COLLECTION 2025 has set an important example for greater sustainability in the jewelry industry. The themed area brought together committed players who are actively promoting fair trade, transparent sourcing, and sustainable production.

“With our Sustainability Area we have managed to provide active support for discourse and bring in new ideas and stimuli. We are delighted with the positive response, which we see as clear confirmation that we are on the right track with this format.”

Ralf G. Schröder | expert and business consultant for the jewellery and gemstone sector with a focus on fair and sustainable markets

Visibility for responsible action

This year, the Sustainability Area will be continued and further developed in close cooperation with Ralf G. Schröder. A new addition is the scientific support provided by Prof. Dr. Issaoui-Domnik from INEC at Pforzheim University. The format thus combines market knowledge and research expertise, creating space for an informed exchange that will further develop the industry in a practical way.

Who will be presenting at the Sustainability Area?

The Sustainability Area is aimed at manufacturers and associations that are actively committed to sustainable practices, transparency, and due diligence along the entire jewelry value chain.

These values are important in the selection of participating companies:

• Holistic sustainability: taking ecological and social responsibility and being able to demonstrate this through concrete measures and results
• Innovative and resource-efficient approaches: innovative solutions that contribute to improving resource efficiency and reducing environmental impact, for example through the integration of circular economy principles
• Fair production concepts: ensuring fair working conditions along the entire supply chain
• Transparency in resource procurement: the origin and procurement of the materials used must be clearly traceable

Expertise, practical relevance, and personal dialogue

In 2026, the INOVA COLLECTION will once again combine two formats in a shared space: while the Sustainability Area will provide inspiration for responsible jewelry production, “The regular´s table – where jewellery, design and the art of goldsmithery come together” will bring the digital exchange on Facebook to life at the trade fair. The result is a platform that combines professional expertise, practical relevance, and personal dialogue – and not only discusses sustainability, but also brings it to life.