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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXOURMISSION
Our Mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable,compassionate, and inclusive jewelry industry.
Since our founding, our Mission has been at the coreof everything we do. Our Mission and ESG Goals areunderpinned by our foundational pillars:

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We believe that demonstrating

Our products are designed

We seek ways to create

We are committed to creatingtransparency, through ethicalto be loved for generations,

lasting impact, not just ina representative jewelry industry

business practices andand we seek to reduce ourour own value chain andthrough our unique products

governance, and enforcing

environmental footprint bycustomer communities but

and inclusive experiences for

rigorous protocols for sourcing

keeping our jewelry circularalso across artisanal small-customers, and through a company

environmentally and sociallyand embedding environmental

scale mining communities

culture that emphasizes equitable

responsible materials are key tosustainability throughout ourwhere gemstones andrecruiting practices and invests

driving change in our industry.

operations and value chain.

precious metals are sourced.

in our diverse employee base.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
05		 AT A GLANCE
16		 TRANSPARENT & TRACEABLE
22		 KEEPING IT SUSTAINABLE
27		 COMPASSION & GIVING BACK33		 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
42		 GOVERNANCE
45		 ESG GOALS & PERFORMANCE
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About Brilliant Earth
In 2005, we launched Brilliant Earth to raise the standards in thejewelry industry while creating beautiful fine jewelry that is differentin every way – how it’s made, how it’s sold, how it’s sourced andcrafted, and how it gives back. As a result, we go beyond current
industry practices for sourcing, use recycled precious metals tominimize our environmental footprint, and support environmental
and social causes through our giving back initiatives.

About This Report
This is our second Mission Report. It is based on calendar year
2022 except where otherwise noted. It covers all entities within ouroperational control and discusses how we are influencing change
along the supply chain. This Report also includes our Sustainability
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosure, which is alignedwith SASB’s standards for Consumer Goods. This year, we are also
reporting to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Universal
Standards. The GRI and SASB disclosures can be found in the
appendices. Data has not been externally verified.

Trademarks
Brilliant Earth, Beyond Conflict Free, Truly Brilliant and other
Brilliant Earth marks are trademarks or registered trademarksof Brilliant Earth, LLC in the US and other countries. All othertrademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Forward-Looking Statements
This Mission Report contains certain "forward-looking statements" concerning our expectations, goals, objectives, plans, and projections withrespect to environmental matters, corporate responsibility, sustainability, inclusivity, employee relations, and procurement. One can identify theseforward-looking statements by the fact that they use words such as "achieve," "ahead," "aims," "continue," "expects," "forward," "furthering,""future," "goals," "implement," "plans," "seek," and "will" and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection withany discussion of future sustainability initiatives and objectives. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not
relate strictly to historical or current facts. The forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and involve inherent uncertainties andassumptions that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from the current or reported plan. The statistics and metrics included in this Report
may be reported as estimates and may be based on assumptions or developing standards. The standards and codes of conduct for third-party
suppliers are not guarantees that suppliers will follow the codes in all instances, and suppliers bear primary responsibility for meeting our standards
and expectations. We believe that we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions; however, no assurance can be given that any sustainability
goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can or will be achieved, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on suchstatements. We undertake no obligation to update any of the forward-looking information in this Report, whether as a result of new information,
future events, changes in sustainability objectives and expectations, or otherwise.

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ESG GOALSMESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
We are excited to release our second annual Mission Report.

We know that our customers come to Brilliant Earth for products
and experiences that will bring them joy and that will reflect

When we released our first report as a public company after ourmemories throughout their lifetime. We love being a part of

IPO a few months earlier, we were proud to showcase to thethese special moments.

world the pillars that have served as Brilliant Earth’s foundation
since we started in 2005 – transparency, sustainability,

And as we work every day to live up to that responsibility, we

compassion, and inclusion.

remain as committed as ever to our Mission and the principles
on which we’ve built Brilliant Earth.

In the year since our inaugural report, we never lost focus on
these values and ideals that drive us, or on our Mission to

We hope you enjoy our Mission Report. Thank you for taking themodernize and transform the jewelry industry.

time to learn about our environmental, social, and governancerelated work. We look forward to continuing to be a part of yourWe have spent the last year building on our progress and finding

lives, to furthering our progress on our Mission and our ESG

new opportunities to drive our Mission forward. I’m particularly

Goals, and to leading the industry to even greater heights inproud of our early decision in February 2022 to delist certified

the years ahead.

Russian-origin diamonds that could help fund the invasionof Ukraine; of our team’s progress in energy conservation,
renewable energy, and recycled precious metals; and of ourCompany’s continued leadership in traceability, sustainability,
and worker safety.
I’m also proud of our employees for more than doubling
their volunteering efforts, and of tripling the Brilliant Earth
Foundation’s contributions to programs that support
reproductive justice, humanitarian relief, rehabilitationof land destroyed by unregulated mining, and fair tradein artisanal mining.
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Sincerely,

Beth Gerstein
Beth Gerstein

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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Premier, omnichannel fine jeweler for

MILLENNIAL AND
GEN-Z CONSUMERS

Customers in

25 SHOWROOMS
in the US and growing

50+ COUNTRIES
around the world

LESS THAN 1%
of natural diamond suppliers
meet our standards

Built In’s Best Places to WorkETHICALLY SOURCED

FEMALE-LED

engagement rings

female majority

THOUSANDS OF

wedding rings

46% BIPOC

BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED

fine jewelry

MISSION-DRIVEN
and committed totransparency, sustainability,
compassion and inclusion

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98% recycled gold
97% recycled silver

WINNING
WORKPLACE

diamonds

in 13 cities$440 MILLION

Pure Earthin sales in 2022

IMPACT AWARD
WINNER

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NATURAL
DIAMONDS
Our Beyond Conflict Free™ diamonds continue to exceed
current industry standards and are selected for their ethicaland environmentally responsible origins.

Selective Origins

Blockchain Technology

We source our natural diamonds from

Blockchain technology automates traceability

approved mines with strong social andacross the global supply chain, from mining

environmental governance practices

operator to the ultimate end consumer, within Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Southa digital asset detailing information about

Africa, and Canada, which are ranked

the diamond’s origin and journey. This is thelow or moderate risk.

future of supply chain traceability and is aninvestment we are proud to make and grow.

Living Our Values
The day after Russia invaded Ukraine in
February 2022, we removed Russian-origin

We currently offer thousands of blockchainenabled diamonds.

diamonds from our website even as they

Truly Brilliant™ Natural Diamonds

continued to be bought and sold globally.

Our Truly Brilliant™ natural diamond suppliers

We’re proud of the fast and decisive action

use sustainable production practices, such

we took to help ensure that our products

as renewable energy or green building

do not support the invasion of Ukraine.

construction.

Responsibly Manufactured

LESS THAN 1%

Suppliers must agree to the Brilliant Earthof natural diamond suppliers

Supplier Code of Conduct, and we evaluate theirworldwide meet our standards

compliance through various audit protocols,such as Responsible Jewellery Council Code ofPractices certification and the DTC Best PracticePrinciples (BPP) Assurance Programme.

96% of natural diamondmanufacturers are audited forsafe working conditions

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2022 MISSION REPORTAT A GLANCELAB GROWNDIAMONDS
We are creating the standard for traceable, sustainable,
and responsibly manufactured lab grown diamonds.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Truly Brilliant™ Lab Diamonds

Lab grown diamonds are created using advanced

Our Truly Brilliant™ lab diamonds are made using

technology to replicate the conditions under whichsustainable production practices, such as renewablediamonds develop in nature.

energy or Renewable Energy Credits.

The Same Sparkle

Leading the Industry

These diamonds have the same physical, chemical,

The lab grown diamond industry has no definedusing the Sedex Members Ethicaland optical characteristics as natural diamonds andstandard to ensure responsible manufacturing, so

Trade Audit (SMETA) to verify

exhibit the same fire, scintillation, and sparkle.

we created our own standard.

compliance to the Brilliant Earth

Responsibly
Manufactured
Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex),
we are leading the industry bylab diamond manufacturers.

Lab grown diamonds provide a mining-freealternative to natural diamonds.

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Since 2021

As members of the SupplierSupplier Code of Conduct at our

Never Mined

Member92%
of lab diamondmanufacturers are audited
for safe working conditions

AT A GLANCEGEMSTONESOur ethically sourced colored gemstones are fromselect origins, and we are as strict about our suppliers
as we are about their sources.

Partnering for Good

Continuous Process

We have long-term partnerships with gemstone

We require our gemstone suppliers to have close

suppliers who are passionate about their products andrelationships with their mining sources, and we

can demonstrate traceability in their supply chains.

regularly evaluate them and their countries of origin
to push for additional visibility and transparency into

As Responsible As They Are Beautiful
In striving to offer gemstones sourced in alignment

their supply chains.

Moyo – A brighter future
in artisanal mining
Named after the word for "heart"in Swahili, Moyo Gems is an ethicalgemstone collaboration that empowers
female artisanal miners through safer

Handpicked

work environments, better mining

with environmentally responsible principles, weapprove origins with mining regulations andOur gemstones are individually inspected andtrade markets of Tanzania and a newly

requirements for rehabilitation of the land.

handpicked by our expert gemologists.

established program in Kenya.

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practices, and improved equity in fair

AT A GLANCERECYCLEDPRECIOUS METALS
We source traceable, responsible precious metals to reduce
our social and environmental footprint.

ESG Goal
In 2025, we are aiming for 100% of our

You Don’t Even Have to Ask

Only Certified Refiners

Whether creating your own pieces or choosing

Our precious metals are sourced from certified

Fairmined sources, with a year-over-yearfrom our selection, recycled gold and silver are

responsible refiners who also hold recycling

increase in the percentage of recycledused across our collections.*

certifications from the Responsible Jewellery

platinum used in our products.

gold and silver to be from recycled or

98%
recycled gold

Council or third-party validator SCS.
Working with our suppliers, we

No "Dirty Gold"We require our suppliers to use recycled precious

Independent Verification

metals, and we do not use so-called "dirty gold."

Our jewelry suppliers participate in annual"Dirty gold" mining has a history of civil war, is

independent verification of their recycled

one of the most environmentally destructive types

metal purchases to help us calculate ourof mining, and often pays miners low wages inrecycled percentages.

dangerous working conditions.

complex area of traceability andverification of recycled precious metals
and aim for 100% recycled content inall our products.
Update on Goal Performance*Certain components and findings, like peg heads, posts, clasps, tennis bracelet mountings,
and chains, may not be from recycled sources due to limited availability.

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recycled silver

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COLLECTION
ESG Goal - Completed

We’ve made one important exception to our recycled
metal focus: Gold for Good from Fairmined.

Support new Fairmined certifications of artisanal or
small-scale gold mines and increase purchases ofFairmined gold from these mines year over year.
Over the last year, our grant partnership with Pure
Earth and the Alliance for Responsible Mining has

Gold for Good Is Good for Everyone

Ongoing Advocacy for Artisanal Miners

Artisanal small-scale miners (ASM) are miners who use

In 2015, we became a Fairmined Licensed Brand andpicks, shovels, and human strength. ASM make uplaunched our first Fairmined collection. We introduced

90% of the global workforce for gold extraction and area new Fairmined collection, Gold for Good, in 2021 andresponsible for 20% of global gold production. With

added new styles to this collection in 2022.

supported the Fairmined certification of mining
association AMATAF in Madre de Dios, Peru.
Update on Goal Performance

20 million small-scale miners worldwide, empowering
artisanal gold miners has positive social potential.
Through its mine-to-market approach, Fairmined
empowers ASM and the families they support, while
ensuring that their gold meets the Fairmined Standard
for social and environmental practices.

Providing Miners with Financial Incentives

also sets requirements for small-scale operations with27%
increase

low environmental impact, safe and reduced handlingin Fairminedof chemicals or chemical-free extraction, and protection

gold purchases

By offering a Fairmined collection, we provide Fairminedcertified miners with economic incentives for developing
and using responsible practices. The Fairmined Standardof water supplies.

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We design our packaging withresource conservation in mind.

Stewardship Council (FSC) materials that
promote zero deforestation, a fair wage andwork environment, biodiversity preservation,and local community rights.
Our fine jewelry box is designed to be
repurposed to carry jewelry pieces when100%
FSC certified woodtraveling. Our paperboard packaging is 100%
FSC Recycled from pre- and post-consumer
content, which supports a circular economy andprovides customers with recyclable packaging
that can take another turn in its life cycle.

100%
FSC recycled paper

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BRILLIANT EARTH
FOUNDATION

Responsible Sourcing
We support fair trade in artisanal mining, community development,
human rights protection and child labor prevention, education andtraining, and environmental restoration such as rehabilitating landthat has been destroyed by unregulated mining.

Social Impact
Since our founding in 2005, compassion has been
central to our Company, and we established theBrilliant Earth Foundation to further our Mission.

We seek to make an impact in both our supply chain and ourcommunities. Our social impact efforts are directed toward
awareness, social justice, women’s empowerment, genderinclusivity, LGBTQIA+ equality, diversity, and local engagement.

Climate Action
We are committed to approaching business sustainably and toachieving our business goals while also preserving the planet.
Through climate action, we seek to reduce our own carbon footprint
and leverage our platform to advocate for environmental protection.

*The Brilliant Earth Foundation is a corporate advised fund with Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

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$518K

3X

awarded to nonprofit

our donations fromorganizations in 2022

2021 to 2022

AT A GLANCEFOSTERING DIVERSITY,
EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace thatcelebrates the unique differences and perspectives of our customers and employees.

Designing an Inclusive Experience

DEI at Brilliant Earth

We want our customers to feel respected, welcomed, andWe know that diversity makes our Company better. That’s why

delighted by their experience with us – whether during awe celebrate the diversity represented in our leadership andshowroom visit or shopping online.

employees. We are proud of the number of our people who

76%
of employees identify
as female

identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and

Something for Everyone
We know that each one of our customers is as unique as
the pieces we create. We developed one of the industry’sthat a majority of staff, people managers, directors, executives,and Board members identify as women.

first gender-neutral collections, the Mx Collection, because

Inclusive Sizing

offering inclusive jewelry is part of our Mission to inspire a

As part of our Mission, we began offering extended sizing at no

more compassionate jewelry industry.

additional cost within our Rings for Everyone assortment. We areproud to be one of the only jewelry brands to offer this inclusive
sizing approach.

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Greenhouse Gas Accounting

Supporting a Clean Energy Transition

Since 2018, we have been calculating greenhouse gas (GHG)

We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and GHG

emissions from our corporate and showroom energy use,emissions and have displaced our operational emissions since

packaging, shipping from supplier through to customer,

2018. To support the global renewable energy transition, this

employee business travel, and employee commuting. This

year we purchased Green-e certified Renewable Energy Credits

year, we enhanced our data collection to include operational(RECs) for our corporate electricity use.

waste and fuel- and energy-related activities using emissions
factors from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), andFor all other corporate emissions, we purchased Verified

we have more accurately estimated emissions from purchased

Emissions Reductions (VERs) in the Sky Wind Project inenergy and employee business travel. These efforts have

Maharashtra, India, regionally located near the majority ofensured greater accuracy as we align to the Greenhouse

our manufacturers. This project displaces GHG emissions fromGas Protocol for all categories.

the "dirty grid" and produces energy equivalent to that usedby approximately 14,000 US homes for 1 year. The project

Leading the Way on Scope 3
We are actively working with our manufacturers to implement
sustainable production solutions, such as energy efficientfacilities and renewable energy.

152022 MISSION REPORTand the carbon emissions reductions have been validated
by the Verified Carbon Standard.

5 years

displacing corporate emissions

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TRANSPARENT& TRACEABLE

Just as we seek to increase transparency in jewelry
supply chains, we also prioritize transparency throughout
our Company. That means focusing on ethical businesspractices and governance, utilizing environmentally andsocially responsible sourcing practices, and proactively
communicating our approach to our stakeholders.

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We believe that demonstrating transparency andenforcing rigorous protocols throughout our supply
chain and business activities are essential to driving
change in our industry.
Some of the ways in which we embed transparency in our work include:	
Following internationally accepted disclosure frameworks and standards
while implementing thorough internal quality controls and reporting on
our impacts and progress annually.
	Collaborating with and learning from others in our industry to amplify our
impact. We engage with initiatives led by the Jewelers VigilanceCommittee (JVC), Diamonds Do Good, Sedex, and other organizationscommitted to transparency in our industry.
	
Establishing and developing strong governance practices, policies, andprocedures that lay the foundation for how we manage environmental,social, and governance (ESG) including how our Board and leadershipoversee it.
Learn more about how we’ve built a strong foundation for ESG governanceand oversight by reading the Governance section.

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Our natural and lab grown diamond, colored
gemstone, and jewelry suppliers are subject to	
Responsible Jewellery Council(RJC) certification
	
DTC Best Practice Principles(BPP) Assurance Programme	
Forevermark Management System
Certification Assessment Report	
Association of Professional Social
Compliance Auditors (APSCA)
Social Compliance Audit	
Sustainability Rated Diamond (SCS-007)

a diligent vetting process.
We go beyond industry norms by requiring
suppliers to adhere to our sourcing and02

compliance standards.
Once we start working with a supplier, weAffidavit of Management Systems
and Material Tracking
Supplier commits to maintaining a
Brilliant Earth-approved supply chain.

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Independent Social
Compliance Monitoring
Diamond and jewelry suppliers provide
proof of one of the following:

Know Your Customer
Supplier is vetted and cleared against
government lists of denied andsanctioned individuals and companies.

track its performance and adherence to ourrequirements through regular reviews.
Find out more about our supplier onboarding
requirements in the GRI Content Index.

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Supplier Sourcing Model
Supplier provides business model andsupply chain information.
Supplier demonstrates documented
product or material origins from
Brilliant Earth-approved sources.

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Anti-Money Laundering Agreement
Supplier confirms its compliance with:	
Vendor Identification Requirements
	Anti-Money Laundering(AML) Business Transaction
Compliance Agreement
	Anti-Corruption and Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Compliance Agreement

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Supplier Code of Conduct
Supplier commits to our Supplier
Code of Conduct, including:	
Human rights
	
Responsible labor practices	Community development
	
Environmental practices

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ESG GOALSOur Supplier Code of Conduct states that suppliers must use fair andresponsible labor practices, provide a healthy and safe working environment,

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Social Compliance Audits in 2022
Mutual Recognition of
Audit Protocols

	
RJC Certification
	
DTC Best Practice Principles (BPP) Assurance Programme	
Forevermark Management System Certification Assessment Report
Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)	APSCA Social Compliance Audit	
Sustainability Rated Diamonds (SCS-007)

Tier 1Natural Diamond Suppliers

93% of our Tier 1 natural diamond suppliers were audited for alignment to
one or more of these audit protocols.

Tier 2Natural Diamond Cutting
and Polishing Manufacturers

96% of our Tier 2 natural diamond manufacturers were audited for alignment
to one or more of these audit protocols.

Tier 1Lab Diamond Suppliers

Tier 1 comprises mainly of US sales offices with no manufacturing on-site andtherefore low risk for workplace safety issues.

Tier 2
Lab Diamond Cutting andPolishing Manufacturers

92% of our Tier 2 lab diamond manufacturers were audited for alignment to
one or more of these audit protocols.

Tier 1
Jewelry Suppliers

86% of our Tier 1 jewelry suppliers were audited for alignment to one or moreof these audit protocols.

Tier 2Jewelry Manufacturers

89% of our Tier 2 jewelry manufacturers were audited for alignment to one ormore of these audit protocols.

To verify safe working conditions where our products arebeing manufactured, Brilliant Earth requires suppliers tocomply with our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Responsible Manufacturing and Safe Working Conditions

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are evaluated for their investments in local community development andenvironmental protection, and more.
We monitor suppliers’ manufacturing facilities using a combinationof independent social compliance audit standards, otherwise known as
mutual recognition, to evaluate workplace safety and compliance with our
Supplier Code of Conduct. Read more in the GRI Content Index.

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Natural Diamond Origins

Monitoring Natural Diamond Suppliers

Lab Grown Diamonds

Brilliant Earth goes above and beyond current industry

Our suppliers must adhere to our robust Chain of Custody

We were one of the first jewelers to offer lab grown diamonds,

standards to offer Beyond Conflict Free™ diamonds that have

Protocol for their diamonds and be able to track and segregate

which we have done since 2012. These diamonds are createdbeen selected for their ethical and environmentally responsible

diamonds by origin to meet our Beyond Conflict Free™

in highly controlled laboratory environments using advanced

origins. Jewelers that offer "conflict free" diamonds limit

standard. We regularly evaluate natural diamonds suppliers’

technology that replicates the conditions under which diamonds

themselves to the Kimberley Process definition, which narrowly

compliance to ensure they are sourcing diamonds thatdevelop in nature.

defines conflict diamonds as rough diamonds used to financeoriginate from our approved mines, which follow internationallywars against governments.

recognized labor, trade, and environmental standards. We

These diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and opticalcontinuously refine these review processes with our partners tocharacteristics as natural diamonds and exhibit the same fire,

improve transparency and traceability in our supply chain.

scintillation, and sparkle. Lab grown diamonds provide a

We source our natural diamonds from approved mines in
Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, South Africa, and Canada
with strong social and environmental governance practices,in countries ranked low or moderate risk according to theGemstones and Jewellery Community Platform Index for
Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. Our ongoing evaluationsof mine operations include environmental and social risks,international certifications, in-country supply chain risks,and geopolitical and environmental issues related to natural
diamond supply chains.

mining-free alternative to natural diamonds.

Promoting Traceability with Blockchain
We were one of the first jewelers to deploy blockchain
technology at scale. In partnership with a leading blockchain

We hold our lab diamond suppliers to the same high ethicaltechnology enterprise, we provide the customer with a digitalstandards as our natural diamond suppliers. Like all suppliers,

asset with detailed information about their diamond’s origin andthey must agree to our Supplier Code of Conduct and regularjourney. This is one more way we’re promoting transparency

reviews of their manufacturers to ensure compliance with ourand responsibility and defining next-generation standards instandards. As members of Sedex since 2021, we are leading

the jewelry industry.

the industry – which currently lacks a standard for safe working
conditions at lab diamond cutting and polishing manufacturers

Selecting Natural Diamond Suppliers
Our suppliers must have systems for sourcing natural diamonds– by using the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) tofrom Brilliant Earth-approved mines in specific countries and

LESS THAN 1% of natural diamonddemonstrate that they comply with our origin requirements.

suppliers worldwide meet our standards

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Monitoring Lab Grown Diamond Suppliers

verify workplace safety at our lab diamond manufacturers.

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We strive to offer ethically mined
gemstones sourced from select origins
around the world with developed
environmental and mining regulations andenforcement of safe working conditions.

The common obstacles of traceability in small-scale mining
still exist in gemstones, making it challenging to trace
some gemstone origins and track the conditions underwhich they were mined. We partner with our long-term
gemstone suppliers to improve traceability. We require them
to focus their supply chain on select origins where they
can demonstrate traceability, have close relationships with
their mining sources, and therefore can push for additional
visibility and transparency into their supply chains.

OUR GEMSTONESAND THEIR SELECT ORIGINSSAPPHIRES

RUBIES

Sri Lanka
Colors include royal blue, teals, purples,
greens, pinks, yellows, and white. Special
focus on the rehabilitation of mining sites.

GreenlandRubies meet high standards for humanrights, labor, environmental protection,and mining. Mine-to-market transparency
for each gemstone.

Australia
Known for a broad spectrum of blues, teals,
greens, and yellows. Collaboration between
the government and mining sector on
environmental protection of Indigenous land.
Montana, USA
Recognized for stone traceability and colors
ranging from teal to dark blues, green, yellow,
and more. Sustainable and environmentallyrespectful mining practices.

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ZambiaDark green, but can also have a dark bluishtone and other beautiful hues. Zambia’s Minesand Minerals Development Act includes
protections for environmental obligations
and occupational health and safety.

G ARNET, CITRINE,AND TOURMALINE
Kenya and Tanzania
Moyo Gems is an ethical gemstonecollaboration that empowers female artisanalminers through safer work environments,
better mining practices, and improved
equity in fair trade markets.

R HODOLITE, TOURMALINE,AND AQUAMARINE
Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia
Virtu Gem keeps mining, trading, andcutting and polishing in the country oforigin to support local economies at fair trade
prices. This localizes the economic benefits
while integrating and empowering people
at every step of the process.

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We take action to reduce our environmental footprint
and keep our jewelry in a circular economy. Reducing ourenvironmental footprint and minimizing the climate andenvironmental impacts along our value chain are core to who
we are. From our Board and leadership, who are responsible
for overseeing our ESG Goals and performance, to all ourteam members, everyone at Brilliant Earth understands thatthey have a role in climate action.

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Sustainable
Production

Brilliant Earth

A circular product incorporates responsible
raw materials, quality craftsmanship, enduring

Responsibly Sourced
Diamonds & Gemstones

Cutting & Polishing
Manufacturers

style, recovery of materials, and measuring andreducing corporate and supply chain emissions.
We go beyond industry standards when sourcing
our raw and recycled materials. We obsess over

Designed to
Last a Lifetime

wearability, quality, and durability to ensure thelongevity of our products. It’s all backed by our
free lifetime warranty against manufacturing

Lifetime Warranty

Recycled Diamonds

defects: when it’s time for a jewelry piece to take

Recycling Customer
Jewelry

Recycled Precious
MetalsReﬁnersa second turn in its life cycle, we offer customers
opportunities to recycle previously used jewelry.
Customers

Jewelry
Manufacturers

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Sustainability is worked into all phases of the development of our pieces.
Designed to Last a Lifetime
We incorporate sustainability principles into the design of our pieces from initial productdesign and ideation, to customer feedback and research, to product marketing anddevelopment. We work hard to design beautiful products that are sustainable today,
tomorrow, and always.

Raw Material Selection
We go above and beyond industry social and environmental standards when choosing raw
materials. We selectively source our raw materials to reduce the environmental impacts
associated with mining and extraction. This includes Beyond Conflict Free™ natural
diamonds, lab diamonds verified for safe and healthy working conditions, certified recycled
precious metals, Fairmined gold, and colored gemstones sourced from countries vetted forstrong social and environmental practices. Learn more about our raw material standards in
the Transparency section of this Report.

Responsible Manufacturing and Renewable Energy
In 2022, we conducted renewable energy verifications of natural and lab diamond suppliers.
The cutting and polishing manufacturers that have transitioned to renewable energy orparticipate in carbon offsetting are featured in our Truly Brilliant™ collection, expertly
curated for beauty and verified sustainable sourcing.

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Reducing Waste
We are committed to reducing waste wherever possible – whether inour packaging, in office supplies for our showrooms, or by increasing ourrecycling efforts. Some of the steps we have taken to reduce waste across
our operations are through FSC-certified customer packaging
and the elimination of single-use tableware in our new showrooms
and distribution center.

Green Building Standards
We reevaluated the design of our new showrooms to minimize theirenvironmental footprint through an analysis of the current lighting power
density and building materials. Some of the ways we will reduce theimpact of showrooms constructed in 2023 are by reducing energy use
by as much as 30% through fewer fixtures and reduced wattage, andsubstituting most commonly used construction materials with lower
embodied carbon alternatives.

Supporting a Clean Energy Transition
Since 2018, we have been calculating and displacing greenhousegas (GHG) emissions from our corporate and showroom energy use,

ESG Goal - Completed
We met our goal to, establish and implement guidelines forthe energy, pollution, water, and waste impacts of all new
construction, expansion, and renovation of office, retail,and distribution in line with green building standards.
Update on Goal Performance

packaging, shipping from supplier through to customer, employee

30% less
energy for lighting
new showrooms

business travel, and employee commuting. To support the global
renewable energy transition, this year we purchased Green-e certified
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for our corporate electricity use.
For all other corporate emissions, we purchased Verified Emissions
Reductions (VERs) in the Sky Wind Project in Maharashtra, India,
regionally located near the majority of our manufacturers.

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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXJEWELRY FOR LIFE
We promote sustainable consumption by creating pieces for today, tomorrow,and always by being there when our customers’ needs change.
Lifetime Warranty

Recycling Customer Jewelry

Our products are backed by our free lifetime warranty,

To facilitate a circular economy and encourage the reuse

and we use on-the-ground data and feedback fromof materials, we recycle gold or platinum jewelry a customer nocustomers, such as reasons for a return and customer

longer wears for credit toward a future purchase.

reviews, to identify areas of opportunity to improve andrefine our products. These findings inform our redesign

Keep It Circular

process as well as design standards for future products.

Requiring recycled precious metals in all our cast products

Not only does this improve customer satisfaction, but it
also means less waste and emissions and minimizes theimpact of returns and repairs.

Lifetime Diamond Upgrade

supports a circular economy while reducing our socialand environmental footprint. Our precious metals are
sourced from certified responsible refiners that also offer
certified recycled metals. Read more in the GRI Content Index.

Brilliant Earth proudly offers customers a free lifetime

We are proud to offer post-consumer recycled diamonds

diamond upgrade for our natural and lab grownthat were previously mined, cut, polished, and owned.

diamonds. If and when it’s time for a jewelry piece to

These diamonds require no new mining, making them antake a second turn in its life cycle, we proudly offer

environmentally and socially responsible choice.

customers a natural or lab diamond upgrade for acredit on a future purchase.

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A COMPASSIONATE
APPROACH
At Brilliant Earth, we are committed to giving
back, from supporting the communities where ourshowrooms and headquarters are located, throughemployee volunteering, to funding environmental andsocial programs in gold and gemstone supply chains.
Our funding has been especially impactful in gold andgemstone mining communities negatively impacted
by harmful mining practices.

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We continue to grow our giving and impact

We established the Brilliant Earth Foundation in 2021 to amplify andformalize our commitment to giving back, and to provide long-term
support to partners who share our Mission. Since its founding, we havemore than tripled our donations, giving over $518,000 in 2022.

Responsible Sourcing Initiatives
Grant Partners

Responsible Sourcing
We support fair trade in artisanal mining, community development, human rights protection
and child labor prevention, education and training, and environmental restoration such as
rehabilitating land that has been destroyed by unregulated mining.

Social Impact

2020

We seek to make an impact in both gold and gemstone mining supply chains and ourcommunities. Our social impact efforts are directed toward awareness, social justice,women’s
empowerment, gender inclusivity, LGBTQIA+ equality, diversity, and local engagement.

2021

2022

Climate Action
Responsible Sourcing
Social Impact

Social Impact Initiatives
Causes important to us
Climate Action Initiatives
RECs and VERs

Climate Action
We are committed to approaching business sustainably and to achieving our businessgoals without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Throughclimate action, we seek to reduce our own carbon footprint and leverage our platform to
advocate for environmental protection. Learn more about our commitment to climate
action under Sustainability.

ESG Goal - Completed

ESG Goal - Completed

In 2022 and moving forward, makeIn 2022 and moving forward,

further commitments to restore

contribute to the development of

habitats where mining and otherlocal livelihoods for mining andextraction activities have occurred.

farming communities that respect

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STORIES OF
COMPASSION
One of the best ways to learn
about our work with our grantpartners is to read their stories.
See some of the ways theseorganizations are working to
improve diamond, colored
gemstone, and gold mining
communities – and how they
benefit from their partnerships
with Brilliant Earth.

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Photo credit: Michael Goima

CONTENTS

Photo credit: ARM

Restoring Abandoned Diamond Mines
DDI@Resolve

Fair Market Prices for Female Gem Miners
Pact-Moyo

Mercury-Free Gold Mining
Pure Earth and ARM

We have worked with DDI@Resolve for over 14 years. In 2021,

Moyo, the word for "heart" in Kiswahili, reflects Moyo Gems’

Our partnership with Pure Earth began in 2017. In 2022, we

we began a new 4-year $100,000 grant to DDI@Resolve’s

focus on being a responsible miner-to-market gemstone

teamed up with Pure Earth and the Alliance for Responsible

Peace Diamonds Restoration Initiative, which is aimed atcollaboration in East Africa. The Moyo Gems program

restoring abandoned diamond mining sites in Sierra Leone.

Mining (ARM) on a new 3-year $300,000 grant to create a

educates and trains women artisanal gem miners to sell theirprogram in the Amazon to reduce global mercury emissions.

Between 1991 and 2002, diamond mining fueled a civil war,colored gemstones at Market Days directly to international

The Green Mining Project aims to train gold miners in Madredestabilizing the country and leaving behind abandoned mining

gem traders for fair market prices. This work is made possible

de Dios, Peru, in mercury-free mining techniques and certify

pits that pose physical risks and limit the amount of arable land.

through a unique partnership between the Tanzania Womenthem as the first Fairmined Ecological Gold miners

In 2022, the Peace Diamonds initiative reported that 29 mining

Miners Association (TAWOMA), the Association for Women inin the region.

sites had been rehabilitated in the Kono District of Sierra Leone.

Energy and Extractives in Kenya (AWEIK), the global nonprofit

Some 240 young people from 30 households are cultivatingorganization Pact, international gem traders, and brands

The Green Mining Project promotes the implementation

like Brilliant Earth.

of mercury-free technologies, mitigating the negative impacts

crops on the reclaimed land. About 714 people, the majorityof whom are women and children, will benefit directly fromof this toxic chemical on the environment and people’s
In 2022, we began a 2-year $390,000 grant to Pact to help

health and restoring the damage done to Amazon rainforests

post-reclamation land reuse through crop cultivation, and more

Moyo Gems expand from Tanzania into Kenya, hire a full-timedegraded by gold mining and mercury use. The Fairminedthan 5,000 people will benefit from the post-reclamation land

regional program manager, and fund financial literacy trainings

certification and Fairmined premium incentivizes miners toreuse for all agricultural activities.

that help women build secondary sources of income. Since

maintain mercury-free mining practices.

Learn more about DDI@Resolve

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MAKING A
SOCIAL IMPACT
We make direct donations to causes
important to us and design jewelrythat expresses our commitments toenvironmental conservation, social
justice, women’s empowerment, andLGBTQIA+ equality, among othercauses that align with our values.

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Organizations and causes we support

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Food banks

Feeding America

Keep Our Clinics
Abortion Care Network

Preservation of America’s
national parks

International Rescue
Committee for humanitarianassistance in Ukraine

Fairmined

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GIVING BACK INOUR COMMUNITIESOur employees have a Mission-oriented mindset and are eager
to give back to the communities in which they live and work.

For every new showroom we opened in 2022, we set the tone with a corporate donation toa food bank within the community, chosen by the local employees. Employees also donate
their time by volunteering where our showrooms and offices are located.
We’re proud of our employees. This year, they volunteered at 26 organizations, including
Food Bank of the Rockies, Empower Youth Network, Hands On Atlanta, MedShare, the San

Volunteering with San Francisco Firefighters at their annual toy drive.

Francisco-Marin Food Bank, and the Periwinkle Foundation. All told, ouremployees donated 521 volunteer hours.

Columbus, Ohio Showroom, joined Make-A-Wish andJewelers for Children to show compassion to a local student.
To celebrate her wish, 14-year-old Jocelyn received a VIP experience at our Columbus
showroom a mock engagement ring appointment, a beautiful necklace, and a life-size
cutout of Harry Styles. The Brilliant Earth team was honored to help make Jocelyn's

ESG Goal - Completed
Double employee volunteer hours in 2022.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY& INCLUSION
Fostering inclusivity and belonging for our people and customers
is one of the guiding pillars of our Mission. We have specific ESG
Goals around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, andthese goals are also part of our Company strategy, culture, andperformance monitoring. Our leadership is deeply committed tochampioning diversity and belonging and to continuing to buildon the progress we’ve made.

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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXCONTENTSOUR PILLARS OF CULTURE
The Brilliant Earth culture is key to our success and helps us
attract and retain team members. We collaborate, celebrate,
and promote based on our Pillars of Culture.

Commitment to the Customer

Partnership and Positivity

Providing an exceptional customer

Foster a community of collaboration,

experience is always our top priority.

inclusivity, respect, and encouragement.
Celebrate each other’s differences andeach other’s victories, big and small.

Bias Toward Action

Embrace Growth and Change

When you see a need, step up rather

Be a champion of continuous improvement.

than standing by. Discuss, test efficiently,

Look for new opportunities to support

and take action.

business goals.

Mission Mindset

Ownership

Be an educated, passionate advocate

Be accountable for your actions, takeof our Mission in your role and beyond.

pride in your work, and inspire otherswith your example.

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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXCONTENTSINCLUSIVE PRODUCTS& CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has
led us to design products and shopping experiences thatcelebrate these values.

Our philosophy is to treat our customers to a relaxed yet luxurious experience in our
showrooms. Just as each of our diamonds and gemstones is unique, we seek to give eachcustomer an exceptional experience tailored to their individuality that results in them findingthat special piece of jewelry.
We began offering free extended sizing at no additional cost within our Rings for Everyone
assortment. We are in the process of rolling this out across our entire ring collection.
We recently updated our sample size based upon feedback from our customers.
	
We greatly expanded our product offerings with designs for all genders.
	
We offer a virtual try-on experience with technology that allows anyone to visualize
jewelry on their unique skin tones.

ESG Goal - Completed
In 2022 and moving forward, continue to integrate
and evaluate inclusive practices in marketing
activities to reflect the diversity of our consumer baseby expanding and improving diverse representation.
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We are proud of our diverse workforce representation,
which is also reflected in our leadership.
FEMALE-LED, FEMALE MAJORITY

We celebrate the diversity within our Company and know
we’re a better business because of it.

FemaleCEO

4 of 7
Board ofDirectors

Equitable and Inclusive Hiring
We also know that maintaining and expanding this diversity requires ongoing and continual
efforts. We are committed to these efforts and to fostering an inclusive workplace and a morediverse jewelry industry. Our executive team closely monitors monthly reports and survey

76%

69%

Employees

59%

PeopleManagers

responses on diversity, employee wellness, and belonging at Brilliant Earth and incorporates

Directors andAbovethese findings into their strategy and decision-making.
We are proud to have increased the number of people who self report as female and/or as

PEOPLE WHO SELF REPORT AS
BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLORBIPOC across all levels of the organization in 2022. We strengthened and grew our inclusive
hiring practices through:Evaluating our job descriptions to ensure language choices are inclusive to attract diverse talent.
	
Including our EEO statement and applicant accommodation process in job descriptions.
	
Anti-bias training for our interviewers and Talent Acquisition Team.

46%

Employees

Posted employment opportunities with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) andother organizations serving diverse communities.
	
Limiting positions that require a college degree to senior leadership and technical positions.

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5% increase
from last year

32%

41%

PeopleManagers

Directors andAbove
3% increase
from last year

5% increase
from last year

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DIVERSITY, INCLUSION& BELONGING COUNCIL

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S
EQUALITY MONTH

Our employees lead our internal Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging(DIB) Council, launched in 2020. The council is made up of employees
across departments who are interested in advancing diversity, inclusion,
equity, and belonging in our workplace, products, and operations. Many
important initiatives have come from the council, such as extended ring
sizing at no additional cost.

In August, we celebrated Women’s Equality Monthby honoring women at Brilliant Earth who choseto mentor others.

"Diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to me that people ofdifferent backgrounds, races, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
learning styles, disabilities, and any other differences aretreated fairly and given equal opportunities. This is important
to me because as a Black woman, I have not always received
fair treatment. However, at Brilliant Earth, I have been given
the opportunity to grow and become a leader."Briana Baker
Customer Experience Regional Manager &Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Council Member

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having women mentors and leaders
until I joined Brilliant Earth. I am very
proud to work for a company thatcreates spaces not only for women
but for a variety of other identities."
Kylie Topp
Talent Acquisition Manager

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We hired many new team members in 2022, and as wegrow our Company, taking care of and investing in our
employees is an important part of our strategy.

Be Brilliant, Be Well
Our employee wellness program, Be Brilliant, Be Well, focuses on four core areas:
body, mind, life, and community. Our monthly newsletter shares resources,
events, and other key topics that correspond to each quarter’s theme.

In 2022, we offered access to a mental health app, free ofcost to all employees. The app provides behavioral healthcoaching, a self-care library, 24/7 mental health support
and coaching, and video-based therapy and psychiatrywith licensed professionals.

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TRANSPARENCYSUSTAINABILITYCOMPASSIONINCLUSIONINVESTING IN OUR TEAM
Our team members are our most valuable asset, and we arecommitted to providing an inclusive, supportive workplace where
employees can be their authentic selves and focus on achieving
their professional and personal goals. We provide regular training,ongoing learning opportunities, workshops, and incentive award
plans for our team members.

"The Brilliant Earth training program is unlike any
I have ever experienced! From day one, I felt so
supported by the training team, my colleagues,
and Company leadership."Conrad Fox
Customer Experience Manager

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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXCONTENTSEMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Our team members are the most important part of Brilliant Earth.
Simply put, they drive our success. To help us build and maintain an
exceptional experience for them, we conduct an annual anonymous
engagement survey so they can provide direct and confidential
feedback we can act on. These findings are incorporated into ourgoals, strategy, and action plans for people managers and leadership.

From our surveys, several values and beliefs are consistently shared by employees.

95%

87%

89%

"I share the values of the"I feel like I am

"My manager genuinely

Pillars of Culture"

part of a team"cares about my well-being"

ESG Goal - Completed
Maintain an employee engagementscore of at least 75%.
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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXCONTENTSWORKING AT
BRILLIANT EARTH
Equitable and Inclusive
Compensation Strategies

Learn more about our employment practices,

We understand that all our team members play a direct

and our workplace health and safety practices

role in our success, and we are committed to compensationin our GRI disclosures in the appendix and by

strategies and benefits that are equitable and inclusive.

the generous benefits we offer to employees,

visiting the Careers page on our website.

We offer competitive and comprehensive compensation
packages, and we invest in our talent with Equity andIncentive Award Plans. Shortly after our September 2021
initial public offering, we made broad-based equity
awards so that employees had opportunities to become
shareholders in the Company.

Our Awards
We are proud to be recognized as one of Built In’s Best
Places to Work in more than 10 tech hubs, and as a VIBEBest Medium Sized Company based on our compensation,

Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Chicago | Colorado | Dallas
Houston | Los Angeles | Miami | San Diego
San Francisco | Seattle | Washington, DC

benefits, culture programs, and employee testimonials.

ESG Goal - Completed
Annually assess our compensation packages
to continue to offer competitive and
VIBE Best Medium Sized Company for
Financial and Retirement Benefits
VIBE Best Medium Sized Company forProfessional Development Benefits

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comprehensive packages that are also
equitable and inclusive.
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Since our founding, sound ESG practices have been fundamental
in our business, operations, and supply chain partnerships.
Board Oversight of Sustainability

Board Diversity

Our Board of Directors sets high standards for the Company’s

We’re proud to have a Board with rich public company

employees, officers, and directors while creating value forexperience and a deep commitment to and knowledge of

our shareholders. Our commitment to sustainability only

sustainability. The Board’s diversity reflects the diversity of ourstrengthened as we went public in 2021 and continued toteam members, and most of our Board is female.

improve the transparency of our sustainability efforts. Our
Board comprises seven members who are committed toadvancing sustainability at Brilliant Earth and playing anactive role in providing strategic oversight and review.

Executive Compensation
A portion of our executives’ bonuses is tied to the Company’s
performance regarding our ESG Goals so that all executives are

Brilliant Earth Board Structure & ESG Oversightworking toward the same targets.

	Audit Committee

Risk Management

	Compensation Committee (Oversight of ESG topics
and employee-related matters)	Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee(Oversight of environmental and governance-related topics)
Each committee has its own charter that outlines thecommittee’s responsibilities, role, meeting frequency, oversightof material issues, and other duties. Read the committee
charters on our website.

422022 MISSION REPORTOur Board, executive leadership, officers, and directors areconstantly monitoring potential risks to our business operations,activities, and supply chain. With our Mission and commitment
to transparency, traceability, and creating a more socially andenvironmentally sustainable jewelry industry, ESG topics are anatural component of this process. Risks are discussed often andare categorized by likelihood and severity of impact, with plans
put into place to mitigate risks to ensure business continuity.

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Materiality and Stakeholder Engagement
We have worked extensively to identify our key
sustainability issues.

8.	Aligning to leading sustainability/ESG standards andframeworks to better track and report on performance

prevent bribery and corruption and ensures that our programs

to key stakeholders.

are effective and continually improved upon.

Whether we are working with regulators to ensure compliance

Our journey to uncovering risks, opportunities, and strategic

with various laws; collaborating with our peers, industry

commitments unfolded by:associations, or supply chain partners to elevate our vision

1.	Launching a values-based company to provide jewelry that’s
different in every way – how it’s made, how it’s sold, how it’ssourced and crafted, and how it gives back.
2.	Committing to transforming an outdated industry tofor sustainable development; or working with our team to
implement our strategic efforts, we continuously engage our
stakeholders on key sustainability topics.

Doing Business with Ethics

achieve the ideals that we were founded on and that

We address ethical issues, legal and regulatory compliance,

inform our goals.

human rights, health, safety, environmental issues, and diversity,

3. 	Conducting third-party due diligence assessments across ourequity, and inclusion (DEI) in our Code of Business Conduct

value chain to help us determine risks, opportunities, andand Ethics, which applies to our directors, officers, andareas for improvement.

employees. We address these topics and more in our Ethical

4.	Working with peers and industry associations to drive change
across the supply chain.
5.	Monitoring and analyzing implementation of strategic pillars
that have guided us since our founding in 2005.
6. 	Evaluating management systems to ensure strong policies
and processes are in place to operationalize our efforts.
7.	Establishing programs – including specialized training,education, and reviews – to enable success in our teams, fromassociate to executive, and with our supply chain partners.

Business Policy, which includes key GRI topics like forcedlabor, DEI, and community development and outlines our
expectations for employees, suppliers, and third parties.
Read more in the GRI Content Index.

Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption,
and Ethical Behavior
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and annual reviews of our systems and suppliers. This helps

Our officers, employees, and agents around the world are
required to sign and commit to our Anti-Money Laundering
Policy. Employees working in areas that have the potential to
implicate money laundering issues are required to complete
anti-money laundering training. In 2022, 100% of these
employees completed the training.

As members of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC),
we strive to go beyond basic compliance with anti-money
laundering and anti-corruption rules via continuous education,
collaboration with business partners, responsible advertising,and sound customer relationship management. The JVC has
tested and confirmed that our Anti-Money Laundering programis appropriate, most recently in 2022.
Our Insider-Trading Compliance Policy and our Employee
Handbook outline the ethical, legal, and other compliancepolicies in place for employees. Additionally, we require that
employees report any illegal, fraudulent, or unethical behavior.
We maintain a third-party-operated whistleblower hotline that
employees can use to report unethical behavior through avariety of methods, including anonymously.
We are proud that we had zero reported incidents ofviolations of these policies in 2022.

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Financial and Corporate Transparency

Privacy and Data Security

We regularly file public reports with the US Securities andWe value the privacy and security of the data that our

Exchange Commission (SEC) that detail our operational

employees, customers, and business partners entrust us with.

results, risks that could impact the business, and our financial

We have robust policies and systems in place to ensure that

performance. We publish all our SEC filings and quarterly

data is protected and handled with care. Some of the ways

performance reports on our website.

we protect privacy and data are:Product Responsibility	Annual cybersecurity trainings for employees.

We take pride in creating beautifully designed, sustainable,

	Regular phishing tests and trainings for employees.

and joyful products for our customers. Our Product Development,	Multi-factor authentication for applications and accounts.

Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing Teams work closely with

	Investing in and growing our IT team, including key roles

our Legal & Compliance team to ensure that our products are
responsibly designed. We carefully review products, designs, andmarketing to avoid intellectual property or trademark conflicts
and to adhere to the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides,
which help us ensure that our environmental claims are accurate,
substantiated, and do not mislead consumers.
Brilliant Earth's natural and lab diamonds are independently

focusing on cybersecurity, data and privacy compliance,and legal and regulatory oversight.
	Implementing secure platforms and systems that
protect employee emails and customer credit card data
and that guard against data breaches, viruses, malware,and other threats.
	Complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, payment

graded for quality characteristics of the 4Cs – cut, color, and clarity

card industry requirements, and other legal andin a variety of carat weights. A diamond certificate or grading

regulatory requirements.

report from an independent gemological lab provides an expert
opinion on the quality of each diamond. These include some of
the world’s leading gem-grading labs, such as the Gemological
Institute of America (GIA), International Gemological Institute (IGI),
HRD Antwerp, and Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL).

	Addressing potential threats and issues before they arise
by mapping our systems and data and undergoing regularreviews and audits of our practices.
We had zero known cybersecurity incidents in 2022.

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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXCONTENTSESG Goals & Performance
Goal Year

Goal

Goal Status2022 Progress

2023 Ambitions

Establish and implement guidelines for the energy, pollution, water,
and waste impacts of all new construction, expansion, and renovationof office, retail, and distribution in line with green building standards.

We identified opportunities to implement more environmentally friendly updates focused on operating energy,
embodied carbon, and global warming potential (GWP). We expect that these updates will reflect a 30%
reduction in energy use through fewer fixtures and reduced wattage, and reduce GWP of new showrooms andrenovations starting in 2023.

We will implement in new showrooms starting in 2023.

Reduce the amount of paper-based packaging in our consumer-facingboxes while maintaining 100% FSC Recycled content.

We began the process to reduce the paper content of our 100% FSC Recycled packaging.

We will finalize packaging updates and implement
in showrooms.

Integrate sustainability into our design and manufacturing processes.
Identify innovations that continue to make our designs andmanufacturing processes sustainable by reducing material use and key
waste streams in Tier 2 manufacturing locations.

We analyzed data on return and repair rates, and redesigned a number of styles based on that data to improve
quality, durability, and reduce waste.

We will redesign styles flagged as 'highest repair'and monitor other styles to inform design standards
for future products.

Promote circularity and longer use of jewelry through repair,refurbishment, diamond upgrade, metal credit program, and recycled
diamond offerings.

We increased marketing and circularity education for the lifetime warranty, diamond upgrade, and recycled
metal credit program.

We will establish a baseline for the metal credit program
to monitor year-over-year progress of our recycled
metal collection.

In addition to our efforts to increase transparency and improve
jewelry industry standards, leverage the Brilliant Earth platform toalso advocate for environmental and social protection by supporting
relevant causes, events, political and social movements, andemployee education.

We supported several organizations that advance environmental, political, and social movements thatalign with our values through the "Brilliant Earth Foundation" and through our Jewelry That Gives Backcollection. In reflecting on the major social events that took place in 2022, such as the invasion of Ukraine
and the reproductive justice movement, we have updated this Goal to include social as well as environmental
protection.

We will focus our efforts and increase our give-backin environmental advocacy.

Using 2022 as a baseline, measure and publish science-based GHG
emissions reduction targets to corresponding target dates.

Since 2018, we have calculated our corporate GHG emissions. In 2022, we enhanced our data collection andaligned to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all categories. We have updated this Goal and Goal Year to reflect
using 2022 as a baseline.

Using data from calendar year 2022 as a baseline,
we will set targets and make a Science Based
Targets commitment.

Since 2018, we have offset our emissions from our corporate andshowroom energy use, packaging, shipping, employee travel, andcommuting. In addition, we will neutralize quantifiable pre-2018
Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

In accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, we made steps toward more accurately quantifying our
Scope 2 and 3 emissions by engaging with digital service providers and transportation companies, improving
data collection for employee travel and commuting, surveying our supplier base for renewable energy use, andusing secondary data to estimate purchased goods and services. To learn more about how we are improving
emissions calculations, read Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory.

We will evaluate the availability of emissions data prior to2018 and determine if the data can be accurately used todisplace historical emissions.

Sustainability
2022

2022+

2023

2030

Neutralize Scope 2 and 3 emissions (purchased electricity,
manufacturing, digital communications, B2B and B2Ctransportation, and employee travel) by engaging key business
partners to implement renewable energy or investments in renewableenergy projects.

2025

Eliminate single-use plastics in showrooms and corporate spaces.

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We eliminated single-use disposable tableware at our new showroom locations and in our distribution center
to reduce waste.

We will continue to work with our supplier base toencourage their transition to renewable energy and, whereavailable select utility providers with renewable energy for
new and existing showrooms.

We will work with our suppliers to evaluate how to reuse
and reduce single-use plastic product bags.

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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXCONTENTS

2022 Progress

2023 Ambitions

100% of gold and silver will be sourced from recycled or Fairminedsources, with year-over-year increases in the percentage of recycled
platinum used in our products.

Our annual independent review determined that 98% of our gold and 97% of our silver are
from recycled sources.

We will use the Responsible Minerals Initiative’s
Downstream Assessment Program to conduct
additional verifications on suppliers of gold andsilver jewelry, verifying compliance with our
Recycled Precious Metals Policy.

Achieve zero waste in showrooms and corporate spaces.

We made strides to reduce waste in our showrooms, offices, and distribution center. Learn more here.

We will reevaluate sources and measure waste in our
showrooms, offices, and distribution center to findways to reduce.

Continue to expand use of traceability technology, increasing
blockchain diamonds to 20% of our natural diamond inventory.

Blockchain-enabled diamonds accounted for 7%-8% of our natural diamond inventory. We have updated this
Goal to reflect our focus on blockchain.

We will implement a new blockchain solution that will help
us reach our goal of 20%.

Conduct a life cycle assessment of key raw materials to measure
impacts on biodiversity, water, and energy use.

We performed initial GHG estimates of raw materials: natural diamonds, lab diamonds, gold,
silver, and platinum.

We will improve our research and data collection ofcradle-to-gate emissions of key raw materials.

Support mutual recognition and 100% participation of moderate-to
high-risk Tier 1 natural, lab and jewelry suppliers are participating in an
acceptable standard such as RJC, DTC BPP, or Sedex.

Percentages of suppliers that completed a social compliance audit to an approved independent audit protocol:
93% of Tier 1 natural diamond suppliers
86% of Tier 1 jewelry suppliers*Tier 1 lab suppliers are categorized as low-risk sales offices with no manufacturing on-site.

We will continue to verify the balance of suppliers forcompliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Support mutual recognition and 100% participation of moderate-to
high-risk Tier 2 natural, lab and jewelry manufacturers are participating
in an acceptable standard such as RJC, DTC BPP, or APSCA
Member Firms.

Percentages of supplier manufacturers that completed a social compliance audit to an approved independent
audit protocol:
96% of Tier 2 natural diamond manufacturers
89% of Tier 2 jewelry manufacturers
92% of Tier 2 lab diamond manufacturers**In Oct. 2021, we began the process of verifying our lab manufacturers’ compliance with our
Supplier Code of Conduct.

Publish key metrics on factory audit findings, including risks identified
and remediation efforts.

We have full audit reports from 92% of lab diamond manufacturers.

We will require full audit reports from Tier 2 natural
diamond and jewelry manufacturers.

Certify 50% of lab diamond suppliers to an environmental
product standard.

We conducted renewable energy verifications of lab diamond manufacturers that transitioned to renewableenergy or purchase RECs. These suppliers are featured in our Truly Brilliant™ Collection.

We will continue to push suppliers to transition
to renewable energy sources, and research
environmental product standards for lab diamondsuppliers that meet our requirements.

2022

Double employee volunteer hours.

We more than doubled our volunteer hours.

We will aim for 100% employee participationin volunteering.

2022+

Further commitments to restore habitats where mining and otherextraction activities have occurred.

Through the Brilliant Earth Foundation, we have committed to multiyear grants for programs with a focus on
responsible sourcing. Learn more here.

We look forward to seeing the progress of our multiyear
grants develop, with a focus on rainforest reforestationand mining pit rehabilitation.

Transparency
2023

2025

Compassion

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2025

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2022 Progress

2023 Ambitions

Contribute to the development of local livelihoods for mining andfarming communities that respect the balance of natural ecosystems.

We began a 2-year $390,000 grant with Pact-Moyo to empower female artisanal miners. Learn more here.

Pact will strengthen Moyo expansion and a financial
literacy program in Kenya.

Support new Fairmined certifications of ASM gold mines and increasepurchases of Fairmined gold from these mines year-over-year.

Through Pure Earth and the Alliance for Responsible Mining, we sponsored the Fairmined certification ofmining consortium AMATAF in Peru. We increased our Fairmined gold purchases by 27%, from approximately
470 grams to 600 grams. Learn more here.

In addition to monitoring AMATAF’s progress on achieving
Fairmined certification, we plan to sponsor an additional
mine to achieve certification.

Continue to broaden our product offerings to reflect our
diverse customer base.

We are committed to inclusive products. In addition to our gender-neutral rings, we began offering extended
sizing within our Rings for Everyone assortment.

We will roll out extended sizing across our entire
ring assortment.

Continue to integrate and evaluate inclusive practices in marketing
activities to reflect the diversity of our consumer base by expanding
and improving diverse representation.

We have always showcased diversity on our website and in our marketing materials. In 2022, we ramped upthese efforts to better reflect our customers.

As we scale our community and influencer outreach, wewill continue to prioritize diversity in all of our paid, giftedand organic partnerships, ensuring we amplify diversity
and promote equity across all marketing efforts.

Maintain an employee engagement score of at least 75%.

The overall score on our last engagement survey was 77%.

We will maintain and improve the employee
engagement score.

Annually assess our compensation packages to continue to offer
competitive and comprehensive packages that are also equitable
and inclusive.

We worked with an independent consultant to analyze and assess our compensation packages for various
roles across the Company to ensure compensation equity. We also hired a full-time Compensation Director to
oversee and ensure equitable compensation going forward.

We will continue to assess and offer competitiveand comprehensive packages that are also equitable
and inclusive.

Perform annual surveys to understand the intersectionality of thediversity of our employees. Support the continued growth anddevelopment of staff to support internal mobility and maintain diverse
employee, leadership, and executive representation.

We survey our team members twice a year to understand the diversity of our employees, what matters mostto them, and how we might create a more inclusive company. We conducted weekly pulse surveys to better
understand employee engagement and belonging. Our leadership and people managers worked with Human
Resources to create action plans based on these results.

We will survey our employee base, utilizing a new humanresources information system platform implemented in
2022, to better understand the intersectionality of thediversity in our workplace.

Continue to train, educate, and support all employees in creating andfostering diverse teams through a variety of DEI-focused initiatives
such as online trainings, guest speakers, employee resource groups(ERGs), and other resources.

All new employees were required to take training on anti-harassment, discrimination, inclusion, and belonging
in the workplace. At regular intervals throughout the year, we offered additional trainings, workshops,
resources, and events on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

At the end of 2022, we signed the Open to All pledge.
We plan to utilize the resources of this campaign tostrengthen our DEI efforts.

Inclusion
2022+

Identify new opportunities for inclusive designs and collections.

2023

Identify a focused leader to spearhead and execute the Company’s
DEI program and initiatives.

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ESG GOALSAPPENDIXCONTENTSGRI & SASB Integrated Content Index*
GRI Standard

Disclosure

Location

Omissions and/or Additional Detail

SASB Code & Metric

2-1 Organizational details

Brilliant Earth at a GlanceThis Report covers business activities associated with Brilliant Earth, LLC and our efforts to influence responsible management practices across our supply
chain. For more information about our organizational footprint, see Item 1. Business of our CY2022 Annual Report.

CG-MR-OOO.A
Number of: (1) retail locations and(2) distribution centers

General Disclosures
GRI 2: General
Disclosures 2021

Annual Report

25 showroom (retail) locations
1 distribution center
Showroom (retail) space: 90,383 square feet
Distribution center: 23,818 square feet

2-2 Entities included in theorganization’s sustainability reporting

Trademarks

2-3 Reporting period, frequency
and contact point

About This Report
Content Index

This 2022 calendar year report marks our second set of nonfinancial disclosures made publicly available. Moving forward, we intend to issue updates annually.
Stakeholders are invited to send questions and/or comments regarding our reporting efforts to sustainability@brilliantearth.com

2-4 Restatements of information

Content Index

Not Applicable. There are no restatements of information.

2-5 External assurance

Content Index

Our financial statements are audited by our independent auditor. We have not otherwise leveraged external resources for verification of data found within thisReport. In the near future, we may consider how to begin testing the readiness of our greenhouse gas-related emissions and disclosures.

2-6 Activities, value chain and otherbusiness relationships

Content Index

For natural diamonds, the majority of our suppliers own their manufacturing facilities. We require them to prioritize directly sourcing from approved mines
in Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, South Africa, and Canada with strong social and environmental governance practices, in countries ranked low or moderaterisk. We verify our suppliers’, value chains from approved mines, through rough sales offices, to manufacturers through our Chain of Custody Protocol,
Supplier Onboarding Requirements, and regular traceability reviews. Less than 1% of natural diamond suppliers worldwide
meet our standards.

Brilliant Earth at a Glance

Annual Report(Item 1. Business)

CG-MR-OOO.B
Total area of: (1) retail space and(2) distribution centers

For lab diamonds, we conduct regular traceability reviews to verify the manufacturing locations. Traceability reviews and social compliance audits are used toconfirm that lab manufacturers are in compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. These supplier manufacturers buy rough lab diamonds from growers
and/or traders.
For jewelry suppliers, we require supplier manufacturers to purchase from a list of approved precious metal refiners that provide certified recycledgold and silver.
Because of the nature of our high-value products, we require tracking from suppliers to our distribution center, which is wholly controlled by Brilliant Earth,and from our distribution center to customers and our 25 showrooms and two headquarters.
2-7 Employees–

As of the end of 2022, Brilliant Earth employed 603 people. Our workforce is primarily full-time employees.
Full time: 590
Part time: 13

2-8 Workers who are not employees

Content Index

From time-to-time, we hire contractors who may work in our facilities. It does not include third-party consultants or service providers.

2-9 Governance structure
and composition

Governance

The Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for identifying individuals qualified to be members of theBoard and for ensuring that the Board has the requisite expertise, independence, and diversity. The Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, inrecommending director candidates for election to the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors, in nominating director candidates, consider candidates
who have high levels of personal and professional integrity, strong ethics and values, and the ability to make mature business judgments. The Board of
Directors believes that its members should reflect a diversity of experience, qualifications, skills, gender, race, and age in order to ensure that the Board as awhole has the necessary tools to perform its oversight functions effectively.

2-10 Nomination and selection of thehighest governance body

Governance Overview
Site Page
Corporate Governance
Guidelines

2-11 Chair of the highest
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2022 MISSION REPORT*GRI Statement of SSE: Brilliant Earth has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the 2022 calendar year.
SASB Alignment: Apparel, Accessories, and Footwear [CG-AA]; Multiline and Specialty Retailers and Distributors [CG-MR]; E-Commerce [CG-EC]

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Disclosures 2021

2-12 Role of the highest governance bodyin overseeing the management of impacts

Governance

Our Board, executive leadership, officers, and directors work closely to set policies and practices aimed at identifying and managing risks that could
negatively impact our business operations, activities, and supply chain.

2-13 Delegation of responsibility for
managing impacts

Corporate Governance
Overview Site Page

SASB Code & MetricCorporate Governance
Guidelines

2-14 Role of the highest governance bodyin sustainability reporting

The Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors periodically reviews, and provides oversight with respect to, the Company’s
strategy, initiatives, and policies concerning corporate social responsibility, including environmental and social matters.

2-15 Conflicts of interest

Code of BusinessConduct and Ethics

We require that employees report any illegal, fraudulent, or unethical behavior. We maintain a third-party-operated whistleblower hotline that employees canuse to report unethical behavior through a variety of methods, including anonymously if they choose.

2-16 Communication of critical concerns

Supplier Code of Conduct

Consistent with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains, which is instrumental in shaping our supply chain management efforts,
suppliers are encouraged to submit grievances to our Responsible Sourcing Team via email (becomplianceext@brilliantearth.com), via postal mail (300 Grant
Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, Attn: Responsible Sourcing), or through audit findings or third-party stakeholders.

2-17 Collective knowledge of the highest
governance body

GovernanceMembers of our Board of Directors are selected based on their knowledge and expertise that can be leveraged to help us realize our Mission and vision.

Board of Directors Site Page

2-18 Evaluation of the performance of thehighest governance body
2-19 Remuneration policies

CONTENTSThe Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors oversees periodic self-evaluations of the Board of Directors and allof its committees.
Board Compensation
Committee Charter

Our employees earn well above the minimum wage in regions in which they work across the country. Our lowest paid hourly wage in the US in 2022 was$16.00 per hour (compared to that location’s minimum wage of $7.25).
To ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices, we contracted with an external consultant to review salaries and recommend adjustments. We
also have a full-time Compensation Director whose responsibilities include monitoring compensation practices.

CG-MR-310a.1(1) Average hourly wage and(2) percentage of in-store
employees earning minimum
wage, by region

As a mission-driven company, we have tied a portion of executive compensation to ESG-related goals and performance since the launch of our ESG Goals
in 2021. Shortly after our initial public offering in 2021, we also made broad-based equity awards to employees so that they had opportunities to become
shareholders in the Company.

2-20 Process to determine remuneration

Compensation-related initiatives are led by our Human Resources Team, with oversight by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
2-22 Statement on sustainable
development strategy

ESG Goals

Our Mission-related pillars provide a framework for our ESG Goals, and we track our progress toward these Goals as part of our overall corporate strategy.
While our sustainability programs are unique to our industry and our business, we have developed and present our Goals in keeping with our Mission
framework. SASB and GRI give us additional frameworks with which to measure our progress, which we communicate publicly throughour Mission Report.

2-23 Policy commitments

Content Index

In addition to the policies and procedures expanded upon within our Report, we are committed to ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal
regulations. Our officers and other employees whose responsibilities might implicate money laundering issues are required to take an Anti-Money Laundering
training. In 2022, 100% of these employees completed the training.

2-24 Embedding policy commitments

Insider Trading
Code of BusinessConduct and Ethics
Ethical Business Policy

2-25 Processes to remediate
negative impacts

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Supplier Diligence
Traceability

2022 MISSION REPORT

In support of our supplier diligence processes (described within the Report on pages 18-20), we have sharpened our focus on our goal of communicating key
metrics on factory audit findings, including risks identified and remediation efforts, by 2025.

CG-AA-430b.2
Priority non-conformance rate
and associated corrective
action rate for suppliers’ labor
code of conduct audits.

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Disclosures 2021

2-26 Mechanisms for seeking advice
and raising concerns

Code of BusinessConduct and Ethics

Refer to the entry for 2-15 and 2-16.

2-27 Compliance with laws and regulations

SEC Filings

We comply with laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Additionally, we are required to regularly file public reports with the US
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that detail our operational results, risks that could impact the business, and our financial performance. We publish
our SEC filings and quarterly performance reports on our website.

2-28 Membership associations

Transparency

We participate in initiatives led by the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), Diamonds Do Good, Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex), Society for Human
Resource Management (SHRM), the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), and the National Retail Federation (NRF) – all of which we maintain active
memberships with on an organizational or leadership level.

2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement

Materiality and Stakeholder
Engagement

We intend to evaluate materiality in the near future and to report results in future reporting efforts.

2-30 Collective bargaining agreements

Content Index

N/A

3-1 Process to determine material topics

Governance

Since our founding in 2005, we have been guided by our Mission and commitment to transform the jewelry industry through ethical business practices
and sustainability. We have conducted numerous internal and third-party due diligence assessments across our value chain to determine material risks,
opportunities, and areas for improvement. We also collaborate with peers through industry initiatives and associations to drive change across the wider
industry supply chain.

Material topics
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-2 List of material topics

We openly and transparently discuss the challenges and issues in the jewelry industry, endeavor to drive change throughout our supply chain, and give backthrough our charitable donations and employee volunteering efforts. We endeavor to source materials with environmentally and socially responsible origins,to demonstrate transparency by identifying those origins, and to enforce rigorous protocols throughout our supply chain. We go above and beyond current
industry standards for sourcing natural diamonds and offer Beyond Conflict Free™ diamonds that have been selected for their ethical and environmentally
responsible origins.
By contrast, the industry norm for diamond sourcing is the Kimberley Process, which narrowly defines conflict diamonds as those used to finance wars against
governments. The limited Kimberley Process allows diamonds to enter the supply chain that are tarnished by forced labor, child labor, worker exploitationand low wages, unsafe working conditions, and irresponsible mining leading to soil erosion, deforestation, and even ecosystem collapse.
Using recycled metals is one of our solutions to sourcing traceable, responsible precious metals and reducing our social and environmental footprint. We do
not use so-called dirty gold, the mining of which has a history of civil war and is one of the most environmentally destructive types of mining, where miners
often earn low wages in dangerous working conditions.
We recognize the importance of engaging with artisanal small-scale mining communities, and through our giving-back initiatives, we aim to extend our
positive impacts not just to our supply chain and customer communities but also across communities where diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals
are sourced. Our work through the Brilliant Earth Foundation is thus guided by two key ESG Goals: to restore habitats where mining and other extraction
activities have occurred, and to contribute to the development of local livelihoods for mining and farming communities that respect the balanceof natural ecosystems.
Our ESG disclosures found within this Report are based on topics that support our Goals of addressing these critical issues. More can be found about our
process of discovery thus far throughout the Report and in the Governance section, in particular.

Economic performance
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Our Mission
Governance502022 MISSION REPORTOur team members are our greatest asset and drive our success. We aim to provide best-in-class benefits to our employees, which we continually evaluate
year over year to ensure we’re meeting evolving needs.

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GRI 201: Economic
Performance 2016

201-1 Direct economic value generated
and distributed

At a Glance

For a complete view of our financial performance, please refer to our CY2022 Annual Report.

201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations andother retirement plans

Working at Brilliant EarthGRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Governance

GRI 205: Anticorruption 2016

205-1 Operations assessed for risks
related to corruption

CONTENTSSASB Code & Metric

Annual Report
Those working 30 hours or more are eligible for our full benefits package.
Part-time employees are eligible for our commuter benefits program, our 401(k) program, our employee discount, and certain wellness benefits and perks.

Anti-corruption

Brilliant Earth Website:
Ethical Business Policy
Supplier Code of Conduct

205-2 Communication and training aboutanti-corruption policies and procedures

Just as we set expectations of our suppliers, we expect our employees to operate under high ethical standards. Our policies, engagement, and various
methods for monitoring practices internally and externally enable us to minimize risks and deliver on our Mission.
100% of our operations are assessed for risks related to corruption. The policies listed to the left, along with all vendor-facing documents, specify terms andexpectations set for reducing risks within our operations and across our supplier base.
Our officers and other employees whose responsibilities might implicate money laundering issues are required to participate in anti-corruption and antimoney laundering trainings. Our suppliers around the world are required to sign and commit to our Anti-Money Laundering Policy, portions of which areembedded into our Ethical Business Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct. Jewelers Vigilance Committee annually tests our anti-money laundering program,reviews supporting policies, and suggests updates as needed.

205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption
and actions taken

Content Index

There were no incidents of corruption identified in 2022.

3-3 Management of material topics

Content Index

Sourcing diamonds, precious metals, and gemstones carries social and environmental risks that we strive to mitigate via the tools and practices we employ.

Traceability

Natural Diamonds: Brilliant Earth goes above and beyond current industry standards to offer Beyond Conflict Free™ diamonds that have been selected fortheir ethical and environmentally responsible origins. For more about our supplier diligence process, please see page 18 in our Report. For more about our
natural diamond origins, selecting and monitoring natural diamond suppliers, and our Chain of Custody Protocol, see page 20 of our Report. For more details
on the Supplier Code of Conduct, see SASB criteria CG-AA-430b.3.

Materials
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

Keeping It Sustainable

Lab Grown Diamonds: Lab grown diamonds are created in highly controlled laboratory environments using advanced technology that replicates theconditions under which diamonds develop in nature. Our Truly Brilliant™ lab diamonds are made using sustainable production practices, such as renewableenergy or Renewable Energy Credits.
In 2021, we were one of the first authorized retailers to introduce the independently certified Sustainability Rated Diamond collection. Each diamond in thiscollection comes with a certificate to provide assurance of responsible production practices and climate neutrality. For more details on monitoring lab growndiamond suppliers, see page 20 of our Report.
Precious Metals: We do not source so-dirty gold, which has a history of environmental devastation, labor abuses, violence, and other human rights abuses.
We use responsible, recycled precious metals, reducing our footprint for newly mined materials.
Our recycled precious metals come from numerous sources, including post-consumer materials such as existing jewelry, electronics components, productmanufacturing, and investment gold products like gold bars. Our objective is to diminish the negative impacts of dirty gold, reduce our environmental
footprint, and contribute to programs dedicated to improving small-scale mining practices.
We require our jewelry suppliers to abide by our Recycled Precious Metals Policy, which dictates that gold and silver must be recycled and acquired from
Brilliant Earth-approved refiners who are independently audited for recycled content. We continue to make advances in the complex area of traceability
and verification of recycled precious metals as we work with our suppliers to close the gap and achieve 100% recycled metals in all our products. See SASB
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2022 MISSION REPORTCG-AA-440a.3(1) List of priority raw
materials; for eachpriority raw material:(2) environmental and/or social factor(s)most likely to threaten
sourcing, (3) discussion
on business risks and/or
opportunities associatedwith environmental and/or social factors, and (4)management strategy foraddressing business risks andopportunities

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Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Content Index

Colored Gemstones: Our ethically mined gemstones are sourced from select origins around the world with well-developed environmental and mining
regulations and enforcement of safe working conditions. By partnering with our colored gemstone suppliers to improve traceability, we aim to promote
higher standards for responsible gemstone sourcing. We continuously evaluate our colored gemstone sources to gain as much visibility as possible into the
supply chain, and we require our suppliers to provide documentation to demonstrate origin.

CG-MR-410a.3
Discussion of strategies toreduce the environmental
impact of packaging

Recycled Precious Metals
Gemstones

GRI 301: Materials
2016

Conscientious Packaging

Product Packaging: For our iconic wood boxes, we use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood that promote zero deforestation, a fair wage and work
environment, biodiversity preservation, and local community rights. Our paperboard packaging is certified as 100% FSC Recycled from pre- and postconsumer content, which supports a circular economy for paper-based materials and provides customers with recyclable packaging that can take another turnin its life cycle.

301-1 Materials used by weight or volume

Traceability

We track quantities of loose diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals for inventory purposes and origin traceability reviews, and to calculate percentagesof recycled content in our precious metals. Exact quantities of the materials we source are proprietary.

CG-AA-440a.4(1) Amount of priority raw
materials purchased, bymaterial, and (2) amount ofeach priority raw material thatis certified to a third-party
environmental and/or social
standard, by standard

301-2 Recycled input materials used

Recycled Precious Metals

By 2025, we aim to achieve 100% of our gold and silver to be from recycled or Fairmined sources, with a year-over-year increase in the percentage ofrecycled platinum used in our products.. Currently, 98% of our gold and 97% of our silver are from recycled sources.

CG-AA-440a.2
Percentage of raw materials
third-party certified to an
environmental and/or social
sustainability standard,by standard

301-3 Reclaimed products and theirpackaging materials

Reducing Waste

We offer customers post-consumer recycled diamonds. The exact quantity is proprietary.

Post-Consumer
Recycled Diamonds

We analyzed data on the return and repair rates of our highest repair styles in 2022 and redesigned a portion of them to improve durability and reduce waste.
The data collected and the redesign process inform future design standards.

Conscientious Packaging

For our iconic wood boxes, we use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) materials. Our paperboard packaging is certified as 100% FSC Recycled from pre- andpost-consumer content.

Progress to Carbon
Neutrality

We evaluated the design of our showrooms in an effort to minimize their environmental footprint. We conducted an analysis of the current lighting power
density and alternative building materials, and showrooms constructed or renovated in 2023 will reflect a 30% reduction in energy use through fewer fixturesand reduced wattage.

EnergyGRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Green Building Standards
for Retail Showrooms

We have offset our corporate emissions (purchased electricity, packaging, shipping, employee travel, and commuting) since 2018. We purchased Renewable
Energy Credits for our purchased electricity in 2022 and displaced other corporate emissions (packaging, shipping, employee travel, and commuting). We
are working toward switching to renewable energy sources at our corporate and showroom locations and decreasing our reliance on the grid, and plan toquantify this in the future.
In 2022, we conducted renewable energy verifications of natural and lab diamond suppliers. The cutting and polishing manufacturers that have transitioned
to renewable energy or purchase Renewable Energy Credits are featured in our Truly Brilliant™ collection.

GRI 302: Energy
2016302-1 Energy consumption within
the organization

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GRI 302: Energy
2016302-1 Energy consumption within
the organization

Progress to Carbon
Neutrality

For total electricity consumed by our corporate offices and retail stores, we use a hybrid approach. Primary data is used for all Brilliant Earth locations where
consumption data is directly provided by utility companies. For showrooms and offices without primary data, existing primary data is used to find average
consumption per square foot by month (kWh/ft2) for each month.

CG-MR-130a.1(1) Total energy consumed,(2) percentage grid electricity,(3) percentage renewable

Green Building Standards
for Retail Showrooms

302-2 Energy consumption outside of
the organization

Opening 10 new showrooms in 2022, out of 25 total showrooms, contributed to an overall increase in energy consumption from 2021 to 2022.
Energy consumption within the organization (kWh)

2020

2021

2022

Energy purchased

138,710290,010

962,639

Total

138,710290,010

962,639

In 2022, we enhanced our data collection process by aligning to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all categories. In 2023, we plan to set science-basedtargets.
In 2022, we conducted renewable energy verifications of natural and lab diamond suppliers. The cutting and polishing manufacturers that have transitioned
to renewable energy or purchase Renewable Energy Credits are featured in our Truly Brilliant™ collection.

302-5 Reductions in energy requirements
of products and services

Responsible Manufacturing
and Renewable Energy

In 2022, we performed a number of vendor verifications for renewable energy. As we expand the breadth of our program, we will begin to collect data andinformation on trends that can inform our future disclosures.
We also intend to continue the following efforts in 2023 and beyond:- Reducing lighting fixtures and wattage to consume approximately 30% less energy in new and renovated showrooms.
-M anaging our heating and cooling energy consumption by sourcing electricity from renewable energy sources whenever possible. Approximately 31% of
the energy used in our San Francisco headquarters and showroom is supplied by our utility provider from renewable resources that qualify under California’s
Renewables Portfolio Standard.
- In our Houston and Dallas showrooms, our utility provider supplies 100% renewable energy that is generated from both wind and solar power sources.

Emissions
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Progress to Carbon
Neutrality
Green Building Standards
for Retail Showrooms

GRI 305: Emissions
2016

305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions

Responsible Manufacturing
and Renewable Energy

In 2022, we improved our greenhouse gas management practices and data collection. For example, we used specific regional emissions factors from theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) to more accurately understand emissions from purchased energy in our showrooms, and we began estimating theoperational waste of our locations. Employee travel is now calculated with the most current EPA emissions factors from the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) global warming potential (GWP) values and categorized appropriately based on mileage. Going forward, we expect to continue toimprove our management practices and data collection, particularly where Scope 3 is concerned and as we set targets and move toward external assurance.
We do not produce our own electricity.

305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2)
GHG emissions

403 metric tonnes of CO2e. We converted kWh to metric tonnes using emissions factors provided by the EPA Power Profiler tool.

305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3)
GHG emissions

2022 activities (tonnes of CO2e)- Customer packaging: 312 CO2e
- Shipping: 650 CO2e
We strive to offset our Scope 2 GHG emissions from our energy use, and Scope 3 for packaging, shipping, employee travel, and commuting. Carbon
emissions data for customer packaging estimated using an independent emissions calculator. Data for shipping is provided by our shipping partners. Our
GHG accounting practices are aligned to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all categories.

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2022 MISSION REPORTCG-EC-410a.1
Total greenhouse gas(GHG) footprint of productshipments

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2016

305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions

Progress to Carbon
Neutrality

We evaluated the design of our showrooms in an effort to minimize their environmental footprint. We conducted an analysis of the current lighting power
density and alternative building materials, and showrooms constructed or renovated in 2023, and we expect that it will reflect a 30% reduction in energy use
through fewer fixtures and reduced wattage.

CG-EC-410a.2
Discussion of strategies toreduce the environmental
impact of product delivery

Green Building Standards
for Retail Showrooms
Responsible Manufacturing
and Renewable Energy

We are managing our heating and cooling energy consumption by sourcing electricity from renewable energy sources whenever possible. In our San
Francisco headquarters and showroom, our utility provider supplies approximately 31% of energy from renewable resources that qualify under California’s
Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS). In our Houston and Dallas showrooms, our utility provider supplies 100% renewable energy that is generated from bothwind and solar power sources.

Waste
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

GRI 306:
Waste 2020306-2 Management of significant
waste-related impacts

Conscientious Packaging
Progress to Carbon
Neutrality
Reducing Waste

Whether at our showrooms, corporate offices or activities associated with packaging, we execute diligence in designing management schemes with theenvironment in mind.
At our corporate and retail operations:- We provide recycling receptacles at all our showrooms and office locations.
-W e eliminated single-use disposable tableware at our new showroom locations and in our distribution center. Wherever possible, our establishedshowrooms have also eliminated single-use items and are instead using reusable dishware and utensils and high-efficiency dishwashers.
-W e replaced individual desk wastebaskets with community waste receptacles in the back office of our new showroom locations, reducing the numberof plastic bag liners used to collect waste.
-W e created a corporate office supply list to ensure that all offices and showrooms are purchasing supplies that have environmental attributes,
such as recycled content.
We have made great strides in 2022 to expand our data collection process to include waste details. In future years, we intend to request waste datafrom our manufacturers.

Employment
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Building Our Employee
Community

Our people are incredibly important to us, and their well-being is vital to the success of the Company. We maintain competitive benefits packages for our
employees. Through direct and confidential feedback, we’re able to better understand their needs and retain the best possible talent.

Working at Brilliant Earth

We experienced no material monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with labor law violations in 2022.

Content Index
GRI 401:
Employment 2016

401-1 New employee hires andemployee turnover401-2 Benefits provided to full-time
employees that are not provided totemporary or part-time employees

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Total Employee Headcount: 604 Employees
Full time: 590
Part time: 13
New Hires in 2022: 123
No H1B visa holders were represented in our workforce in 2022.
Employee headcount

2021

2022

Total headcount

481

604

Our Brilliant Earth Benefits Program is extended to all regular full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours. These benefits include medical insurance,
dental insurance, vision plan, 401(k), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid parental leave, emotional wellness and meditation apps,
commuter benefits, jewelry discounts, and additional wellness perks that support a HealthyBody, HealthyMind, HealthyLife, and HealthyCommunity. Benefits
are effective the first of the month following date of hire. Legal spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children are eligible for benefits as well.

CG-MR-310a.3
Total amount of monetarylosses as a result of legal
proceedings associated withlabor law violations
CG-MR-310a.2
CG-EC-330a.2(1) Voluntary and (2)involuntary turnover rate
for in-store employees/all
employees
CG-EC-330a.4
Percentage of technicalemployees who are H1Bvisa holders

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Employment 2016

401-3 Parental leave

Building Our Employee
Community

Full-time employees are eligible for paid parental leave to ensure work life balance and provide parents an opportunity to bond with their children.

Working at Brilliant EarthContent Index

Occupational health and safety
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

GRI 403:
Occupational
Health and Safety
2018

3-3 Management of material topics

Building Our Employee
Community

Ensuring the health and safety of our team members is paramount. While we generally operate in low-risk environments, we do take precautions to ensure asafe workplace, including:Content Index- Having emergency preparedness response plans in place and assigning captains at each of our locations who are trained and responsible for these plans.
- Offering long-term and short-term disability benefits.
- Complying with OSHA requirements and guidelines at our distribution center and all our showrooms and offices.

403-1 Occupational health and safety
management system

Our health and safety management system meets OSHA guidelines.

403-2 Hazard identification, risk
assessment, and incident investigation

Though our facilities have minimal hazardous waste exposure, we regularly assess site-level risks. As an example, we recently partnered with OSHA-certified
safety consultant and conducted an on-site risk assessment. We also distributed, a custom employee safety manual with detailed instructions on how to
identify and report hazards and/or other incidents.

403-4 Worker participation, consultation,and communication on occupational
health and safety

In addition to comprehensive health benefits extended to full-time personnel, employees can engage in different wellness activities every week to increase
learning, community building, and work-life balance. These activities could be walks with co-workers, puzzle breaks, health workshops, and more. Other
wellness benefits include:- Regular events to encourage learning and team building.
- A dedicated quarterly culture budget to nurture culture and team-building activities.
- An award program that celebrates employees who demonstrate their commitment to our Mission.
- Virtual meetings and activities to encourage collaboration across our dispersed workforce.

403-5 Worker training on occupational
health and safety

For our Operations Team working in our distribution center, we provide occupational safety training. This includes an initial training when new employees join
and an annual training on features and protocols. This annual training is conducted over a half day. In addition, a full-time employee spends an average of 3hours on health, safety, and emergency response training (depending on whether they are expected to take a lead in these situations or not). All distribution
center employees are also administered a mandatory hazard prevention training and quarterly safety trainings covering various subject matters.

403-6 Promotion of worker health

The health and safety of our employees is a top priority. In addition to the benefits described elsewhere, we offer other wellness, health, and fitness eventsand opportunities regularly throughout the year. In 2022, we also began offering access to a mental health app with mental health professionals, a library ofhundreds of resources, and more for employees to access 24/7.

403-7 Prevention and mitigation ofoccupational health and safety impacts
directly linked by business relationships

Our distribution center, showrooms, and offices comply with OSHA guidelines. All our suppliers and vendors are required to abide by our Supplier Code of
Conduct and our diligent screening process. We screen for worker health, safety, and adequate working conditions.

403-8 Workers covered by an occupational
health and safety management system

Our distribution center, showrooms, and offices comply with OSHA guidelines. Workers employed at those sites fully implement OSHA guidelines andprocedures we have established.

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GRI 403:
Occupational
Health and Safety2018403-9 Work-related injuries

Building Our Employee
Community

Our all-incidence rate was one (1) for 2022.

Content Index

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Work-related incidents

2020

2021

2022

Incident rate

0

2

1

Fatality rate

0

0

0

Training and education
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

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Training and education, overseen by the Training Team, is a critical component of this. In addition to annual and new hire trainings, our employees have theoption to pursue additional trainings to help enhance their professional experience. Other uniquely Brilliant Earth efforts include:- Our People Managers complete training each year on avoiding bias in performance reviews.
- Professional development training for our team members aimed at being able to promote from within.
- Trainings offered by subject matter experts on topics specific to our industry and Mission.
- An online library with over 200 training sessions available to our workforce.
- Continuing education and tuition assistance for employees with over one year tenure to advance their professional development.

GRI 404: Training
and Education
2016404-1 Average hours of training per year
per employee

Investing in Our TeamNew customer experience representatives in showrooms are expected to complete extensive training. For our corporate team, there are 12 hours ofrequired courses during onboarding as well as supplemental courses. Annually, employees are required to complete confidentiality and non-disclosure
training. Biannually, employees are required to complete harassment prevention training. Those working in areas that have the potential to implicate money
laundering issues are required to annually complete anti-money laundering training. 100% of the required employees completed the anti-money laundering
training in 2022.

404-3 Percentage of employees
receiving regular performanceand career development reviews–

To help us build and maintain an exceptional experience for our employees, we conduct biannual, anonymous engagement surveys so they can provide
direct and confidential feedback we can act upon. These findings are incorporated into our goals, strategy, and action plans for people managers andleadership.

Inclusive

We strive to maintain a Board of Directors that is as diverse as our people and those we serve, and we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, andinclusive environment in our Company and the jewelry industry.

CG-EC-330a.1
Employee engagement
as a percentage

Diversity and equal opportunity
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Governance - Board Diversity

Our predominantly female Board, executive team, and ethnically diverse employee team are testaments to these commitments.
We continue to train, educate, and support all employees in creating and fostering diverse teams through a variety of DEI-focused initiatives such as online
trainings, guest speakers, employee resource groups, and other widely accessible resources. Our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Council meets
monthly to discuss a variety of topics that help shape our programming efforts. Their decisions are also informed by monthly reports and survey responses on
diversity, employee wellness, and belonging.
For more examples of how we drive inclusivity through our organization and our products, refer to pages 35 and 37 in this Report.

GRI 405: Diversity
and Equal
Opportunity 2016405-1 Diversity of governance bodies
and employees

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2021

2022

Female

BIPOC

Female

BIPOC

CEO

1

–

1

–

Board of Directors

4

1

4

1

Director and above

57%

36%

59%

41%

People managers

70%

29%

69%

32%

Employees

79%

41%

76%

46%

CG-MR-330a.1
CG-EC-330a.3
Percentage of genderand racial/ethnic grouprepresentation for (1)management and(2) all other employees
NOTE: detail for technical staff isalso requested for CG-EC-330a.3

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Inclusive

See the Diversity and equal opportunity disclosure above.

GRI 406: Nondiscrimination
2016406-1 Incidents of discrimination andcorrective actions taken

ESG GOALSAPPENDIXCONTENTSSASB Code & MetricNon-discrimination

Governance - Board Diversity
There were no substantiated complaints or material monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with discrimination in 2022.

CG-MR-330a.2
Total amount of monetarylosses as a result of legal
proceedings associated with
employment discrimination

Supplier Due Diligence

Our supply chain includes risks associated with our raw materials, which are described in SASB criteria CG-AA-440a.1.

Traceability

Strict environmental management practices are in place operationally and across our supply chain, according to best practice and all relevant laws andregulations. Further, our suppliers are required to have a system to trace natural diamonds from Brilliant Earth-approved mine operations in specific countries,
provide documentation to demonstrate their diamonds’ origin, and track their stones from rough purchase through polished stone.

CG-AA-430b.3
Description of the greatest (1)labor and (2) environmental,
health, and safety risks in the
supply chain

Supplier diligence: Supplier social assessment and supplier environmental assessment
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Supplier Code of Conduct
Content Index

Further into our manufacturing supply chain, there exist health and safety risks to labor in Tier 2 manufacturers. Our natural diamond suppliers must complete
an RJC certificate, or a BPP or Forevermark audit. Lab suppliers must also comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, and their compliance is evaluatedthrough audits conducted by the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) member firms. These audit protocols identify labor nonconformances, monitor corrective action plans, and close conformances according to their audit protocol.
As many as three out of five potential suppliers are rejected at some point in our compliance process. Much of the set criteria includes environmental, social,and governance considerations.
For more about our supplier diligence process, please see page 18 in our Report.

GRI 414: SupplierSocial Assessment
2016414-1 New suppliers that were screenedusing social criteria

100% of our suppliers and vendors are provided copies of our relevant policies – including our Supplier Code of Conduct – and are expected to remain incompliance with these standards. Our due diligence efforts can be found throughout the Report.

Supplier audit

2021

2022

Supplier audit

2021

2022

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2021

2022

Percentages of natural diamond suppliers thatcompleted a social compliance audit to one ormore third-party audit protocols

Percentages of jewelry suppliers that completed Percentages of lab grown diamond suppliersa social compliance audit to one or morethat completed a social compliance audit tothird-party audit protocols
one or more third-party audit protocols

Tier 1 natural diamondsuppliers

92%

93%

Tier 1 jewelry suppliers

77%

86%

Tier 1 lab growndiamond suppliers_*

Tier 2 natural diamondmanufacturers

95%

96%

Tier 2 jewelry
manufacturers

81%

89%

Tier 2 lab growndiamond manufacturers–

92%*Tier 1 lab suppliers are categorized as low risk because they are sales offices with no manufacturing on-site.

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CG-AA-430b.2
Priority non-conformance rate
and associated corrective
action rate for suppliers’ labor
code of conduct audits
CG-AA-000.A
Number of (1) Tier 1 suppliersand (2) suppliers beyond
Tier 1CG-AA-430b.1
Percentage of (1) Tier 1
supplier facilities and (2)supplier facilities beyond Tier
1 that have been audited toa labor code of conduct, (3)percentage of total audits
conducted by a third-party
auditorCG-AA-430a.1
Percentage of (1) Tier 1
supplier facilities and (2)supplier facilities beyond
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GRI 308: Supplier
Environmental
Assessment 2016308-1 New suppliers that were screenedusing environmental criteria

Supplier Due Diligence

Refer to the entry for GRI 414 for data table.

CG-AA-430a.2
Percentage of (1) Tier 1
supplier facilities and (2)supplier facilities beyond
Tier 1 that have completed
the Sustainable Apparel
Coalition’s Higg Facility
Environmental Module(Higg FEM) assessment oran equivalent environmental
data assessment

Traceability
Supplier Code of Conduct
Content Index

Human rights: Child labor, forced or compulsory labor, and rights of Indigenous peoples
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

GRI 408: Child
Labor 2016408-1 Operations and suppliers at
significant risk for incidents of child labor

GRI 409: Forced orCompulsory Labor
2016409-1 Operations and suppliers at
significant risk for incidents of forced
or compulsory labor

GRI 411: Rights
of Indigenous
Peoples 2016

411-1 Incidents of violations involving
rights of indigenous peoples

Supplier Diligence
Brilliant Earth Supplier
Code of Conduct

Human rights regulations and responsible labor practices, such as prohibition of child labor, forced or compulsory labor, and supporting the rights ofIndigenous people, are important issues that we diligently work to uphold. Most material impacts fall outside our immediate operational control. Details canbe found within our Supplier Code of Conduct.
All operations and suppliers are assessed for significant human rights risks. Our select group of natural diamond suppliers are required to adhere to our
Chain of Custody Protocol, which requires suppliers to source diamonds from specific mine operations in specific countries that have demonstrated theircommitment to adhere to internationally recognized labor, trade, and environmental standards. We conduct regular traceability reviews to ensure the mining
origin of these diamonds and to ensure that the manufacturing facilities being used to cut and polish the diamonds meet our Supplier Code of Conduct.
There have been no identified incidents of violations within the reporting period.

Human rights: Local communities
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

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A Compassionate Approach
Giving Back in Our
Communities
Brilliant Earth Foundation

GRI 413: Local
Communities 2016

Our charitable foundation, the Brilliant Earth Foundation, a donor advised fund through Silicon Valley Community Foundation, oversees community giving
activities. We identify grant partners working in gemstone and precious metal mining communities, and support certain partners by taking their products
to market. We seek partners who share our values around responsible sourcing, social impact, and climate action. Our partners in 2022 included Diamond
Development Initiative, now part of RESOLVE, Pact-Moyo, and Pure Earth and the Alliance for Responsible Mining.
Further, for every new showroom we opened on 2022, we made a corporate donation to a local food bank chosen by employees in the community.
Employees also donate their time by volunteering where our showrooms and headquarters are located.

413-1 Operations with local community
engagement, impact assessments, anddevelopment programs

Through our annual charitable giving and volunteering efforts described elsewhere in this Report, we are able to play a role in the communities where are
showrooms are located. In 2022, our employees more than doubled the number of volunteer hours they donated the previous year, surpassing our ESG Goalfor employee volunteering.

413-2 Operations with significant actualand potential negative impacts on local
communities

Refer to the entry for GRI 301 regarding materials.

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Supplier Diligence

Our Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing Teams work closely with our Legal & Compliance Team to ensure that our products are
responsibly designed and brought to market.

CONTENTSSASB Code & MetricMarketing and labeling
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

GRI 417:
Marketing andLabeling 2016417-1 Requirements for product andservice information and labeling

Traceability
Keeping it Sustainable
Content Index

417-2 Incidents of non-complianceconcerning product and service informationand labeling

A customer buying a diamond ring is provided information about the diamond, the available certificates, the diamond’s origin, and the type of precious
metal and the carat counts. In addition, we provide the customer with information about our Beyond Conflict Free™ standard and recycled precious metal
percentages and disclose these environmental claims in accordance with the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. These claims aremaintained through internal controls and external auditing processes as described in the Report.

CG-EC-220a.2
Description of policies
and practices relating tobehavioral advertising anduser privacy

There were no identified incidents of non-compliance in 2022.

417-3 Incidents of non-complianceconcerning marketing communications

Customer privacy
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021

3-3 Management of material topics

Privacy and Data Security

Policies and procedures implemented at Brilliant Earth are aimed at remaining in compliance with all laws and regulations where we operate. In addition,
regular trainings and ongoing monitoring work to reduce potential information security threats.

CG-MR-230a.1
CG-EC-230a.1
Description of approach toidentifying and addressing
data security risks

GRI 418: Customer
Privacy 2016418-1 Substantiated complaints concerning
breaches of customer privacy and lossesof customer data

Content Index

There were no substantiated complaints or known data breaches in 2022.

CG-MR-230a.2
CG-EC-230a.2(1) Number of data breaches,(2) percentage involving
personally identifiable
information (PII), (3) numberof customers affected

SASB Omissions
SASB CodeSASB Metric

SASB CodeSASB Metric

CG-MR-410a.1

Revenue from products third-party certified to environmental and/or social sustainability standards

CG-EC-220a.1

Number of users whose information is used for secondary purposes

CG-MR-410a.2

Discussion of processes to assess and manage risks and/or hazards associated with chemicals in products

CG-EC-000.A

Entity-defined measure of user activity

CG-EC-130a.1(1) Total energy consumed, (2) percentage grid electricity, (3) percentage renewable

CG-EC-000.A

Data processing capacity, percentage outsourced

CG-EC-130a.2(1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed, percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline
Water Stress

CG-EC-000.A

Number of shipments

CG-EC-130a.3

Discussion of the integration of environmental considerations into strategic planning for data center needs

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–

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