{"id":6799,"date":"2025-08-13T10:45:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/?post_type=news&#038;p=6799"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:52:20","slug":"hari-krishna-exports-sustainability-award","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-sustainability-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Hari Krishna Exports Wins JWA Sustainability Award 2025 for Environmental Stewardship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style>\n    .blog-content p {<br \/>\n      text-align: justify;<br \/>\n      margin-bottom: 14px;<br \/>\n      line-height: 1.7;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content h2 {<br \/>\n      text-align: center;<br \/>\n      margin: 32px 0 18px;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content a {<br \/>\n      color: #0a58ca;<br \/>\n      text-decoration: underline;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content img {<br \/>\n      display: block;<br \/>\n      margin: 24px auto;<br \/>\n      max-width: 100%;<br \/>\n      height: auto;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n  <\/style>\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<blockquote><p>Second-generation leaders from HK received special recognition from the jury in 2024.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognised_for_Landmark_Contributions_to_Life_Below_Water_Life_On_Land\"><\/span><strong>Recognised for Landmark Contributions to Life Below Water &amp; Life On Land<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Surat, Gujarat, India, August 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (HK), a global leader in diamond manufacturing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/sustainability\">sustainability<\/a> innovation, has received the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jwawards.com\/\">Jewellery World Awards (JWA)<\/a> Sustainability Award 2025 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jwawards.com\/jwa25-finalist-environmental-stewardship\/\">Environmental Stewardship<\/a> category. This honour recognises HK\u2019s impactful work for Life Below Water and Life On Land. Together, these efforts show a rare and well-rounded contribution to ecological restoration from the diamond industry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Previously, HK also received the Jury\u2019s Special Recognition for Environmental Stewardship at JWA 2024. At that time, its pioneering initiatives gained global appreciation for delivering measurable, community-led environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As part of the 2024 JWA Sustainability Awards event, Mr. Brijeshbhai Dholakia, a second-generation leader at Hari Krishna Exports, joined the panel discussion &#8220;Jewels of a Sustainable Future.&#8221; Reflecting the company\u2019s values, he said: \u201cSustainability should not be a choice; it should be a necessity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-11.30.40-AM-770x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"HK JWA Sustainability Award recognition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This year\u2019s award confirms that HK continues to lead by example, turning recognition into responsibility and ambition into action.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Year_of_Measurable_Environmental_Impact\"><\/span><strong>A Year of Measurable Environmental Impact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As climate stress increases, 2024 became a defining year for HK\u2019s conservation work. These initiatives are led by its philanthropic arm, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dholakia.foundation\/\">Dholakia Foundation<\/a>. The projects directly support several UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 6, SDG 13, SDG 14, and SDG 15.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-11.22.14-AM-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Environmental restoration work by Dholakia Foundation\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_Below_Water_From_Lakes_to_Livelihoods\"><\/span><strong>Life Below Water: From Lakes to Livelihoods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HK\u2019s Mission River initiative has revived more than 164 water bodies and conserved nearly 36 billion litres of water in drought-prone Gujarat. In 2024, several major projects stood out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bharatmata Sarovar, inaugurated by Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now stores 4 billion litres. As a result, a once-barren area has turned into a freshwater ecosystem that supports migratory birds like Painted Storks and Herons.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Kalwa River in Junagadh was restored to reduce monsoon flooding and improve water quality along an 8-kilometre stretch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Saraswati River in Patan was ecologically restored. Communities can now continue ancient Vedic rituals that had been disrupted by water scarcity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Banaskantha Artificial Lake is helping reverse groundwater salinity in a border region and supports both villagers and border security forces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together, these projects restored biodiversity, reduced waterborne diseases, and improved livelihoods for over 300,000 farmers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-11.48.33-AM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Water conservation initiative by HK\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_On_Land_Tree_by_Tree_a_Climate_Legacy\"><\/span><strong>Life On Land: Tree by Tree, a Climate Legacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Through Mission 102030, HK has planted 3.6 million trees so far. Of these, 500,000 were planted in 2024 alone. In 2025, the effort continues with 269,354 trees already planted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">High-survival plantation clusters in Bharuch, Surat, and Amreli now serve as microhabitats and carbon sinks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-11.44.36-AM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Tree plantation initiative by HK\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Innovations\"><\/span><strong>Key Innovations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These include Miyawaki forests in urban areas, AI-based geo-tagging and survival tracking, and agroforestry models that connect tree plantation with food security.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a result, green cover increased by 27% in targeted regions. Surface temperatures dropped by 2\u20133\u00b0C, and native birds and pollinators returned.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_at_the_Core\"><\/span><strong>Community at the Core<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HK\u2019s environmental model depends on local partnerships. Farmers helped build check dams and lakes by contributing fuel, while HK provided heavy machinery. Students, NGOs, and global partners also joined environmental education and awareness programmes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HK worked with Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Kutch University, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to strengthen scientific and global impact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Legacy_of_Ethical_Leadership\"><\/span><strong>A Legacy of Ethical Leadership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This award marks HK\u2019s most significant sustainability recognition to date. Founder and Chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/savjidholakia\/\">shri Savjibhai Dholakia<\/a>, a recipient of the Padma Shri, has long placed environmental responsibility at the heart of HK\u2019s values. The company also plants a sapling in the name of every visitor who visits HK\u2019s trade show booth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cAs diamond manufacturers, we understand pressure. However, unlike diamonds, the Earth cannot continue to endure pressure. This recognition by JWA proves that luxury and sustainability must go hand in hand,\u201d said Mr. Hitarth Dholakia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Hari_Krishna_Exports_Pvt_Ltd\"><\/span><strong>About Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Founded in 1992, Hari Krishna Exports is one of India\u2019s largest diamond exporting companies, with a presence in over 107 countries. Through integrated operations in Surat and Mumbai, HK combines craftsmanship, innovation, and ethical sourcing. Its CSR model, led by the Dholakia Foundation, aligns with all 17 UN SDGs, supporting environmental restoration, education, and inclusive growth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Second-generation leaders from HK received special recognition from the jury in 2024. 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