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Press Release: On April 23, Iris Van der Veken was awarded Officer of the Order of Leopold II. His Excellency Didier Reynders, the Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and European Affairs, presented this award at the Egmont Palace for Van der Veken's role initiating Global Compact Network Belgium and for her work on promoting corporate social responsibility in Belgium and abroad with a focus on human rights, including children’s rights and the role of business. Amit Bhansali, the managing director of Rosy Blue NV, said, “All of us at Rosy Blue are proud of Iris being recognized for her work in corporate social responsibility on behalf of Rosy Blue. Rosy Blue has been at the forefront of promoting and practicing responsible business practices within the diamond and diamond jewelry industry here in Belgium and around the world. In addition to being a founding and certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, we are a founding member of the Belgian chapter of the United Nations Global Compact where we have demonstrated our commitment to promoting corporate social responsibility beyond our industry. As a result of Iris’s dedication and devotion, Rosy Blue enjoys the distinction of being the first diamond-trading and manufacturing company to publish an annual report to society. We are proud of our achievements and will strive for continuous improvement in the future.” The Order of Leopold II is an order of Belgium and is named in honor of King Léopold II. The decoration was established on August 24, 1900 by Leopold II as the Sovereign of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system. The order is awarded for meritorious service to the Sovereign of Belgium, and as a token of his personal goodwill. It can be awarded to both Belgians and foreigners. The Order of Leopold II is awarded by Royal Decree. About Rosy Blue
Rosy Blue – De Beers sightholders and clients of ALROSA and Dominion Diamond Corporation -- is one of the world’s foremost diamantaires, with a long and distinguished history of excellence in the diamond industry and fulfilling exacting requirements of jewelry brands and retailers around the globe. Rosy Blue is a global leader in the trading of rough diamonds, manufacturing and distribution of polished diamonds and jewelry, a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, participant of the Global Compact LEAD, and a founding and certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, for more information www.rosyblue.com.
About the Children’s Rights and Business Principles
In March 2012, the “Children’s Rights and Business Principles” (10 principles) were introduced by the UN Global Compact, together with UNICEF and Save the Children. The 10 principles consider important guidelines for companies, on ways to prevent or minimize the negative impact of their activities on children and to maximize their positive impact. In December 2012 the principles were launched in Belgium under the leadership of Rosy Blue and Telenet. For more information www.childrenandbusiness.be.
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