Calendar year 2023’s first and biggest jewellery trade show IIJS Signature 2023 launches “ONE EARTH” Initiative For A Greener Planet

GEM & JEWELLERY EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL

GJEPC is taking all effort to make the show bigger, better and greener.

  • GJEPC aims to make the IIJS shows completely carbon-neutral by 2025-2026, and are taking steps in this direction.
  • First, All booths at IIJS Signature are pre-fabricated to avoid any wastage.
  • Second, for the first time ever, IIJS Signature will be using Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. which supplies power harnessed by solar and wind energy.
  • And the third, and the most important initiative is One Earth! GJEPC is committed to contribute to Mother Earth while creating a conducive ecosystem for our gem & jewellery members. We are introducing our “One Earth” initiative to treasure Planet Earth in association with Sankalp Taru Foundation. As part of this initiative, GJEPC’s aim to plant 50,000 trees in a year under this initiative.

IIJS Signature 2023

  • IIJS will be held from 5th – 9th January 2023
  • IIJS Signature will be as large as the IIJS Premiere, which is usually held in August each year.
  • Given the bigger format of the show, Signature has been extended to 5 days instead of 4
  • 1300 + Exhibitors
  • 2400+ booths
  • 32000+ Trade Visitors expected
  • International visitors from 43 countries including the USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Japan, etc.

Product sections at IIJS Signature 2023

    • Gold & Gold CZ Studded Jewellery
    • Diamond, Gemstone & Other Studded Jewellery
    • Silver Jewellery, Artefacts & Gifting Items
    • Loose Stones
    • Laboratories & Education
    • Lab Grown Diamond (Loose & Jewellery) New!

India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME 2023): this is a show concurrently held with IIJS Signature 2023

IIJS Signature 2023 Launches “ONE EARTH” Initiative For A Greener Planet

MUMBAI, 3rd JANUARY, 2023 (GPN): In a major step towards sustainable development goals, IIJS Signature 2023, scheduled from 5th – 9th January 2023, is launching the “ONE EARTH” initiative in association withSankalpTaru Foundation. This is the first such large-scale pro-environment initiative by a gem & jewellery trade organisation in India. The tree plantation drive is aimed at offsetting carbon emissions generated by IIJS Shows with added benefit of contributing to the livelihood of farmers.

In 2021, global CO2 emissions grew 4.8%, reaching 34.9 billion tonnes of CO2. The increase in carbon emissions has only added to the climatic change, causing extreme weather conditions like tropical storms, wildfires, severe droughts, and heat waves, negatively affecting crop production and causing disruption to the natural habitats.

Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “With the support of IIJS Signature exhibitors, visitors and all partners and associates, we aim to contribute towards the plantation of trees to reduce the carbon footprint generated by the show. This is in line with the assurance of our Hon’ble Prime Minister to become a net zero carbon neutral country by 2070.  I request everyone to come forward and join this initiative to make it a grand success.”

Appealing to the visitors and exhibitors to contribute to the One Earth initiative by IIJS, Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC said, “GJEPC alone as part of shared responsibility would be contributing to plant 5000+ trees towards the “ONE EARTH” initiative which is roughly two trees per stall at IIJS Signature 2023 and pledge to continue the initiative across all IIJS versions across the year. We urge our exhibitors to come forward and voluntarily contribute at least 1% of their booth cost or more. At the same time, I would also request each visitor to also participate in this noble initiative and help plant maximum trees across India.”

It will cost just Rs. 155/- for one tree, and the proceeds would directly go to SankalpTaru Foundation. They will, in turn, utilize the fund to generate income for a farmer, enabling him to earn approximately Rs. 10,000 per tree over 20 years. The tree plantation drive will be instrumental in securing the future of lakhs of farmers thus ensuring food security and clean environment in India. Carbon emission is a major issue which needs to be tackled for a sustainable earth and this tree plantation drive will help in contributing to this effort. GJEPC plans to continue such initiatives in all its IIJS shows, which will go a long way in reducing carbon emissions.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision is to become a net zero carbon neutral country by 2070, and through such initiatives GJEPC will promote responsible environmental practices, reduce carbon footprint, and offer protection against future ecological degradation. Through the initiative, we aim to plant thousands of trees and rebuild the natural ecosystem, increase green cover, and improve water table levels.

For more information on the “One Earth”, you may visit https://registration.gjepc.org/tree_plantation.php

New features @ IIJS Signature 2023

  • Innov8 Talks, with sessions on Experiential Marketing, Alternate Financing, etc.
  • Innov8 LaunchPad exclusive product launch area
  • Innov8 Hub is a Future Tech Zone that will feature New Age App Developers, Artificial Intelligence.

IIJS Signature & IGJME 2023 Inauguration Itinerary:

Thursday, 5th January 2023

Time: 9:45 am (Media registration)

10:00-10:15 am (Flag-Hoisting)

10:15 am- 10:45 am (Walk through of the show)

10:45 am onwards Inaugural Ceremony

 

 

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Sachin Murdeshwar
Sachin Murdeshwar is a Sr.Journalist and Columnist in several Mainline Newspapers and Portals.He is an ardent traveller and likes to explore destinations to the core.

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