• In these areas, exploitation of natural mineral resources is significant and may contribute, directly or indirectly, to armed conflict, gross human rights violations and hinder economic and social development. (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas provides step-by-step management recommendations endorsed by governments for global responsible supply chains of minerals in order for companies to respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices. (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • This is an internationally recognized due diligence framework that provides detailed guidance for companies to respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices. (aravo.com)
  • It outlines a five-step framework for due diligence to assist companies in respecting human rights and avoiding contributing to conflict through their mineral purchasing decisions and practices. (aravo.com)
  • The conflict minerals rule was required by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform law to curb funding to armed groups. (sdcexec.com)
  • The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is suspending enforcement of the costliest requirements of its conflict minerals rule, after a court remanded it back to the regulator because part of it violates the U.S. Constitution. (sdcexec.com)
  • Conflict minerals in supply chains are under new scrutiny. (achilles.com)
  • Join our webinar with European law firm Fieldfisher LLP to learn more about conflict minerals in supply chains including, what conflict minerals are , what the new EU legislation entails and how to mitigate supply chain risk through responsible sourcing practices. (achilles.com)
  • Upstream Implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. (ipisresearch.be)
  • The following report is the second in a cycle of three on upstream companies' implementation of the Supplement on Tin, Tantalum and Tungsten to the OECD's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. (ipisresearch.be)
  • The global minerals trade has funded abuses and armed conflict for decades. (globalwitness.org)
  • For more than 20 years, Global Witness has run pioneering campaigns and in-depth investigations to break the links between minerals and conflict, corruption and human rights abuses. (globalwitness.org)
  • Our work on the minerals tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold in particular, has shone a spotlight on the eastern DRC, where these minerals have in part funded conflict and instability with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. (globalwitness.org)
  • Companies must regularly and proactively conduct checks on supply chains to ensure that the minerals they use, trade, and invest in have not contributed to conflict or human rights abuses. (globalwitness.org)
  • Western Digital is committed to supporting responsible sourcing of conflict minerals (gold, columbite-tantalite (also known as coltan), cassiterite, and wolframite, as well as their derivatives, tin, tantalum and tungsten (collectively 3TG)), cobalt and other minerals from the DRC region (including conformant smelters within the DRC) and other conflict-affected or high-risk areas. (westerndigital.com)
  • However, with global supplies often heavily monopolized by a single country, confronted by social and environmental conflict, or concentrated in poorly functioning markets, there is a real possibility that a shortage of minerals could hold back the urgent need for a rapid upscaling of low-carbon technologies. (sciencedaily.com)
  • As part of its enhanced sourcing policy, RBC has made a public commitment to work with suppliers to address conflict minerals in its supply chain. (macleans.ca)
  • The presence of valuable minerals in Congo isn't the cause of the civil war, but it has served to keep the conflict going. (supplychainbrain.com)
  • Conflict minerals are helping to pay the bill. (supplychainbrain.com)
  • Sasha Lezhnev and John Prendergast of The Enough Project have identified the six major steps of a conflict minerals supply chain. (supplychainbrain.com)
  • According to our interviews," Lezhnev and Prendergast write, "there has not been a single case where an exporter refused a batch of minerals because they believed it originated in a conflict mine. (supplychainbrain.com)
  • Because there are only a handful of processors in the world, companies have a decent chance of identifying the presence of conflict minerals, by forcing smelters to adopt a rigorous audit procedure. (supplychainbrain.com)
  • Lezhnev says electronics companies need to step up and develop a strict system of certification, involving third-party auditors, to identify conflict minerals and ban their use on a global scale. (supplychainbrain.com)
  • As a part of this commitment, ProSoft avoids the use of conflict minerals in our materials, components and products. (prosoft-technology.com)
  • We have implemented the obligations derived from the E.U. Conflict Minerals Regulation (2017/821) which defines supply chain due diligence for importers and processors of tin, tantalum and tungsten, gold, and their ores from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs). (basf.com)
  • Donaldson actively works with its global supply chain to ensure responsible sourcing of conflict minerals from the DRC. (donaldson.com)
  • Global conflict has exacerbated these supply vulnerabilities and Ontario must step up to meet the soaring demand for critical minerals. (ontario.ca)
  • In a time of global supply chain uncertainty and conflict, Ontario is ready to support our allies, tap into new markets, and secure Ontario's place in the global supply chain as a clean, peaceful and cooperative destination to do business for decades to come - fueling job creation, growth and investment felt by all Ontarians. (ontario.ca)
  • Promote no use of "conflict minerals," which cause social issues in human rights, the environment, and other fields. (yanmar.com)
  • Should any use of a conflict mineral be found, eliminate it. (yanmar.com)
  • Download our Global Sustainability Priorities Report to understand the ESG, Carbon Reduction and Sustainability challenges and opportunities for global supply chains. (achilles.com)
  • Supply chain risks include sustainability challenges, political instability and corruption in countries with mineral deposits, and human rights or environmental justice concerns. (wikipedia.org)
  • For more details on our Responsible Supply Chain, please see our latest Sustainability Report . (westerndigital.com)
  • Thus, the sustainability and security of material supply chains is essential to supporting the energy transition. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In order to enhance sustainability within the supply chain, several chemical companies joined forces in the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative. (basf.com)
  • As a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA®), we work closely with our customers, suppliers and competitors to ensure the sustainability of our industry. (skyworksinc.com)
  • See how we build your missing ESG foundation with our complete supply chain sustainability solution. (assent.com)
  • Discover how our automated supply chain sustainability management solutions help complex manufacturers see deeper, be smarter, and grow better. (assent.com)
  • Supply chain sustainability for automotive. (assent.com)
  • View details about our complete supply chain sustainability platform, including product compliance, ESG, and trade compliance. (assent.com)
  • Learn more about how they helped make us the leader in supply chain sustainability. (assent.com)
  • Explore complex supply chain sustainability topics. (assent.com)
  • She investigates how companies drive sustainability in their business models and supply chains by adopting and integrating new technologies, such as smart sensors, blockchain, or satellite technology. (lu.se)
  • Her teaching focuses on sustainable supply chain management, human rights and environmental due diligence and emerging technologies for supply chain sustainability. (lu.se)
  • Besides her academic background, she has gained industry experience in areas such as sustainability in supply chains, management and entrepreneurship through positions at EcoVadis, Tetra Pak, IKEA, BASF, Boehringer Ingelheim and plietsch, her own business. (lu.se)
  • But not only that-international norms on mineral sourcing, such as the due diligence guidance developed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) spells out how companies in the mineral supply chain should assess and mitigate risks and be transparent about it. (hrw.org)
  • Innovative technologies in the supply chains for critical minerals could mitigate the concentration and the associated risks. (nbr.org)
  • Unlock supply chain transparency to mitigate trade risks. (assent.com)
  • In June 2017, the EU adopted a regulation seeking to break the links between minerals and human rights abuses through supply chain due diligence after several years of civil society campaigning. (globalwitness.org)
  • Because of the national importance of reliable access to critical minerals, I signed Executive Order 13817 of December 20, 2017 (A Federal Strategy To Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals), which required the Secretary of the Interior to identify critical minerals and made it the policy of the Federal Government "to reduce the Nation's vulnerability to disruptions in the supply of critical minerals. (archives.gov)
  • Leading natural scientists, social scientists, and educators will look at how Earth materials are critical to a sustainable future and how the minerals sector, adhering to best practices, can contribute to society in a socially and environmentally positive way. (gsi.ie)
  • Governments must support implementation of responsible sourcing practices, develop and enforce relevant laws and take action to hold companies and individuals accountable when they fail to act responsibly. (globalwitness.org)
  • Being increasingly focused on its investment into digital tools and advanced technologies, PepsiCo strives to have a more collaborative and integrated supply chain to distribute products to the market depending on product characteristics, local trade practices and customer needs. (manufacturingdigital.com)
  • These days, jewellers use many terms to describe their efforts to ensure that their products aren't the result of abusive mining practices: "Responsible sourcing," "ethical sourcing," "responsible business conduct," and "sustainable luxury" for example. (hrw.org)
  • ProSoft is committed to responsible operations and fair labor practices throughout our supply chain. (prosoft-technology.com)
  • BASF expects its suppliers to acknowledge and respect its commitments and requirements related to responsible sourcing practices as described in BASFs Supply Chain Policy. (basf.com)
  • The company's commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement ensures responsible development while contributing to the global metals supply chain. (lse.co.uk)
  • Whereas the United States recognizes the continued importance of cooperation on supply chain issues with international partners and allies, in many cases, the aggressive economic practices of certain non-market foreign producers of critical minerals have destroyed vital mining and manufacturing jobs in the United States. (archives.gov)
  • Contamination is possible at all stages of the food chain from primary producer through consumer: animal diseases, environment pollution, inadequate primary production practices, improper agricultural practices, improper hygienic handling of food, inadequate storage conditions, transport, improper technological procedures and etc. (who.int)
  • The EU and the UN talk about the need for a 'smart mix' of regulations and policies, like transparency laws requiring businesses to write reports on their impacts and efforts to correct them, and public procurement where states use their economic weight to demand responsible practices. (lu.se)
  • The battery supply chain includes: Upstream activities include mining for required raw materials, which include critical materials such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, manganese, and graphite as well as other required minerals such as copper. (wikipedia.org)
  • The supply of critical minerals is concentrated in a few countries: for example, the Democratic Republic of the Congo produced 74% of the world's cobalt in 2022. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lithium and cobalt recycling, conducted in a responsible and transparent way, could help head off metal shortfalls while reducing pressure on mining communities vulnerable to exploitation. (iisd.org)
  • Her research explores this, for instance, in the context of satellite monitoring of deforestation in agrifood supply chains (and recently, the role of the EU Deforestation Regulation, EUDR) or in the context of blockchain solutions for traceability of critical minerals like cobalt for electric vehicle batteries. (lu.se)
  • Transparency in Supply Chains etc. (asser.nl)
  • Faced with social and environmental challenges, fluctuating demands, disruption, and accelerated digitalisation, supply chains around the world have been hit with some of their biggest challenges yet following the outbreak of COVID-19. (manufacturingdigital.com)
  • Inflation and supply chain disruption are exposing the risks of relying on a subscription model in some markets. (mit.edu)
  • Ethical supply chains must address concerns about child labour, corruption, and environmental degradation. (wikipedia.org)
  • We continually invest in improving the social, environmental and ethical responsibility of our supply chains. (westerndigital.com)
  • The AVG Supplier Guidelines ("Guidelines") spell out the social, ethical and environmental standards and expectations for our supply chain. (avg.com)
  • Pioneered responsible investing by launching Canada's first ethical fund in 1986 and by integrating environmental and social issues into investment strategy. (macleans.ca)
  • RBA® members commit and are held accountable to a common Code of Conduct and utilize a range of training and assessment tools to support continuous improvement in the social, environmental and ethical responsibility of their supply chains. (skyworksinc.com)
  • Swedwatch Webinar: Public procurement and minerals in electronics - Safeguarding human rights due dili. (swedwatch.org)
  • Extreme weather events, geopolitical issues, international trade regulation, consolidation of supply chain companies into a few large corporations, and rapidly changing technologies all present additional challenges to building a resilient supply chain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Responsible, resilient, and diverse - Intel's global supply chain strategy is driven by these three words in order to create technology solutions for its customers that "unleash the potential of data. (manufacturingdigital.com)
  • We believe this leads to better working conditions, resulting in a more responsible and resilient supply chain. (westerndigital.com)
  • In particular, companies should disclose the human rights risks they have identified in their supply chains, the steps they have taken to address them, and the results of external audits. (hrw.org)
  • Governments, companies and financial institutions that play a role in the development of renewable energy modalities have an important role to play in addressing the unique risks and challenges women face in minerals supply chains to support more gender equitable development outcomes. (kit.nl)
  • Under this projection, the highly concentrated critical mineral supply chains will increase the potential economic and security risks that should not be ignored. (nbr.org)
  • Uncover hidden forced labor risks in your supply chain. (assent.com)
  • Evaluate and report on hidden risks in your supply chain. (assent.com)
  • Due to many potential food hazards, an integrated holistic approach, which includes control of all risks involved at all stages of the food chain from raw material to food consumption, is generally accepted. (who.int)
  • This workshop highlighted the importance of responsible business conduct for sustainable development and how this involves the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. (oecd.org)
  • For now, he added, companies will not be required to conduct a due diligence review or an audit, which are both part of the process used to determine the origin of the minerals. (sdcexec.com)
  • Our suppliers demonstrate their commitment to responsible global supply chains by following Western Digital's Supplier Code of Conduct. (westerndigital.com)
  • Others conduct assessments themselves or use qualified auditors to identify and respond to human rights concerns in their supply chain. (hrw.org)
  • The purpose of "Yanmar Group Supply Chain Code of Conduct" is to ensure that Yanmar Group and its business partners cooperate in fulfilling corporate social responsibilities by clearly stating what Yanmar Group expects its business partners to commit to in terms of corporate social responsibility. (yanmar.com)
  • Yanmar Group Supply Chain Code of Conduct" are applicable to all of the business partners of Yanmar Group. (yanmar.com)
  • He focuses on due diligence in the supply chain and responsible business conduct from a Brussels and global perspective and also monitors countries' performance on human and labor rights and environment under the EU's General Scheme of Preferences. (lu.se)
  • States could and should collaborate more to devise some kind of common international regulatory framework for responsible business conduct. (lu.se)
  • Purchasing goods and services from over 56,000 suppliers, AbbVie - via its Sustainable Supply Chain Programme - is also committed to working with its supplier network to ensure quality, compliance and social responsibility. (manufacturingdigital.com)
  • Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were also addressed during the Forum. (oecd.org)
  • Recent EU legislation requires companies to ensure the responsible sourcing of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold, as well as provide greater transparency within the mineral supply chain. (achilles.com)
  • We expect you to take reasonable steps to check and monitor your business and supply chains to ensure compliance with all the applicable laws and regulations in alignment with these Guidelines. (avg.com)
  • Interviews with management and key staff responsible for overseeing due diligence activities (e.g. compliance, commercial and operational teams). (kumi.consulting)
  • We also prioritize responsibility, integrity and legal compliance with partners throughout our global supply chain. (skyworksinc.com)
  • View our solution for getting standardized, validated, and usable product compliance data from your supply chain. (assent.com)
  • Supply chain transparency needed for compliance. (assent.com)
  • Deep-map your supply chain to streamline compliance. (assent.com)
  • Assigned staff should collaborate with other responsible stakeholders to implement mitigation and monitoring measures in accordance with the provisions, time frames, and requirements set out in the ESMP. (asiasociety.org)
  • Through leadership and collaboration with our suppliers, stakeholders, consortia, and fellow travellers, we are accelerating responsible standards and accountability across industries," says Intel. (manufacturingdigital.com)
  • As one of the biggest Food and Beverage manufacturers in the world, PepsiCo is committed to efficiency, high-quality raw materials and outstanding suppliers in its supply chain. (manufacturingdigital.com)
  • Our focus is mainly on our suppliers, their products and services, and the supply chain as a whole. (basf.com)
  • On the supply chain side, she is particularly interested in complex multi-tier supply chains and the question of how companies monitor and manage impacts on environment, human rights and business across the entire upstream supply chain, beyond just first-tier suppliers. (lu.se)
  • Participants at this meeting reviewed and discussed implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism, and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains. (oecd.org)
  • Kumi was commissioned by an international minerals and metals trader to assess the company's approach to supply chain due diligence against the OECD's Due Diligence Guidance . (kumi.consulting)
  • According to the MoU, both parties will investigate options for Canada's role in Volkswagen's international and regional battery supply chains. (cleantechnica.com)
  • Our Responsible Sourcing Diagnostic approach enables a company's approach to due diligence to be benchmarked against the recommendations of the OECD's Guidance and any gaps or areas where improvement is needed to be quickly identified. (kumi.consulting)
  • The global low-carbon revolution could be at risk unless new international agreements and governance mechanisms are put in place to ensure a sustainable supply of rare minerals and metals, a new academic study has warned. (sciencedaily.com)
  • This increase in demand will require an increase in localized sourcing of materials, and the establishment of a sustainable supply chain. (cleantechnica.com)
  • He advises companies at every stage of the minerals and metals supply chain from explorers, developers and producers through to metals traders. (achilles.com)
  • The demand for critical minerals is expected to increase drastically in the next few decades to achieve the energy transition and the net-zero emission targets that many countries have already proposed. (nbr.org)
  • Under Premier Ford's leadership, Ontario stands ready to meet this soaring demand for critical minerals and reap the benefits for all Ontarians. (ontario.ca)
  • As the world shifts to a greener, more connected and more tech-driven economy, there's no question that demand for critical minerals will increase. (ontario.ca)
  • TD's new responsible procurement policy states that the company will endeavour to source products and services that protect human rights, ethics, diversity/inclusion and the environment. (macleans.ca)
  • Enhance and coordinate international agreements on responsible mining and traceability in order to establish mineral supply justice. (sciencedaily.com)
  • She investigates how companies use technologies and collaborations across the chain to build more visibility, traceability and transparency, as well as which challenges they encounter. (lu.se)
  • Companies must act responsibly by checking their supply chains and mitigating harms. (globalwitness.org)
  • This process, known as supply chain due diligence , is essential to ensuring the products we buy are made with materials sourced responsibly and fairly. (globalwitness.org)
  • Jewellers owe it to their consumers and to communities they get their minerals from to source truly responsibly. (hrw.org)
  • Our aim is to source mineral resources responsibly so that the financing of violence and human rights abuses are prevented. (basf.com)
  • Despite Covid-19 travel restrictions limiting our ability to physically travel to clients' locations during much of 2020, our responsible sourcing consultants successfully delivered this Responsible Sourcing Diagnostic work fully remotely and within a similar timeframe to that achievable if we had been able to work more conventionally with in-person meetings. (kumi.consulting)
  • Acting SEC Chairman Mike Piwowar, a Republican, said he asked staff for a recommendation on how to proceed with the rule, which requires companies to disclose if their products contain certain minerals from a war-torn part of Africa. (sdcexec.com)
  • Organisations involved in mining minerals through to sourcing products with these minerals will be affected by this new legislation, including buyers in the UK. (achilles.com)
  • These resources can enter global supply chains, ending up in our mobile phones, laptops, jewellery and other products. (globalwitness.org)
  • Greatly expand the recycling and reuse of rare minerals to extend the lifetimes of products and stretch out reserves. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Stipulate stronger Extended Producer Responsibility for products that use valuable rare minerals. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Offers sustainable insurance products, including its "EnviroGuard" endorsement and LEED home coverage, which provides either additional coverage or discounts for environmentally responsible home owners. (macleans.ca)
  • In the Democratic Republic of the Congo , combatants in a bloody civil war rely on the worldwide sale of several minerals critical to high-tech products for money to purchase weapons and fuel their depredations. (supplychainbrain.com)
  • We procure a number of mineral raw materials, which we use to produce mobile and process emissions catalysts or battery materials, among other products. (basf.com)
  • These critical minerals are necessary inputs for the products our military, national infrastructure, and economy depend on the most. (archives.gov)
  • Every day, we use and rely on products that contain critical minerals: smartphones, computer monitors, cardiac implants, magnetic resonance imaging machines and batteries are a few examples. (ontario.ca)
  • Other potential sources of exposure include food, some water supplies, fireworks, road flares, consumer products such as bleach and matches, and natural sources. (cdc.gov)
  • We believe a diverse supply chain supports greater innovation and value for our business, while enabling our vision to create world-changing technology to improve the life of every person on the planet. (intel.com)
  • However, considering the uncertainty of innovation, investment in diverse supply chains is still indispensable to ensure adequate and affordable critical minerals. (nbr.org)
  • The many actions in the strategy will see us boost the resiliency of our supply chains, expand innovation and increase our exploration capacity. (ontario.ca)
  • An additional investment of $5 million over two years in a new critical minerals innovation fund will support research for extraction and processing in Ontario's north. (ontario.ca)
  • The response from the UN system to current developments will determine whether the UN establishes itself as a pole for innovation in the complex multi-level governance of transnational supply chains. (lu.se)
  • This energy transition goes hand in hand with increased demand for a wide range of minerals and metals needed for renewable energy technologies. (kit.nl)
  • The US passed landmark legislation in 2010, known as the Dodd Frank Act Section 1502 , requiring US-listed companies to carry out due diligence on minerals sourced from the DRC, and its nine neighbouring countries. (globalwitness.org)
  • Several African countries, including DRC and Rwanda, have legislation in place requiring companies to undertake supply chain checks. (globalwitness.org)
  • A coalition of companies driving sustainable value for workers, the environment and business throughout the global supply chain. (westerndigital.com)
  • Canada's Top 50 Socially Responsible Companies were selected on the basis of their performance across a broad range of environmental, social, and governance indicators and rank at the top of their industry groups. (macleans.ca)
  • Finally, refiners sell the processed minerals to electronics companies, which tend to be blissfully unaware of where they came from, lacking as they do any formal process for tracing, auditing and certification. (supplychainbrain.com)
  • A growing number of battery manufacturers and automotive companies are adapting, and turning to friendly countries to take care of needed EV mineral supplies. (cleantechnica.com)
  • Skyworks is a dedicated member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA®), a non-profit coalition of electronics companies committed to supporting the rights and well-being of workers and communities affected by the global electronics supply chain worldwide. (skyworksinc.com)
  • To ensure Ontario companies have the tools they need to find the mines of the future, our government is also investing $24 million in the Ontario Junior Exploration Program, which will include $12 million for a critical minerals funding stream. (ontario.ca)
  • So many states and companies are involved so how are you going to regulate and create safeguards for human rights and the environment in these global value chains? (lu.se)
  • These guidelines, created with the advice of external specialists, adopt the standards of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) *2 . (nintendo.co.jp)
  • In 2007, Western Digital joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) . (westerndigital.com)
  • Assent's Supply Chain Risk Assessment Tool for Complex Manufacturers consists of an educational self-assessment that provides manufacturers with insight into critical regulations and requirements. (sdcexec.com)
  • citation needed] Deposits of critical minerals are concentrated in a small number of countries, mostly in the Global South. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mining for critical minerals can threaten public health or human rights in communities affected by mining. (wikipedia.org)
  • Materials security of essential minerals and metals to be actively incorporated into formal climate planning including establishing a list of "critical minerals" for energy security (which is already done to some degree by the European Union and United States). (sciencedaily.com)
  • This essay finds that the supply chains of critical minerals are highly concentrated by a few countries, creating geopolitical issues amid global clean energy transitions. (nbr.org)
  • Given the technological uncertainties, increased investment in diverse supply chains is required to ensure an adequate supply of critical minerals in the coming decades. (nbr.org)
  • Historical events have shown that an economy with substantial market power in critical mineral supply chains has the potential and ability to shape downstream industries and use them as a political and economic weapon. (nbr.org)
  • I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that a strong America cannot be dependent on imports from foreign adversaries for the critical minerals that are increasingly necessary to maintain our economic and military strength in the 21st century. (archives.gov)
  • Our country needs critical minerals to make airplanes, computers, cell phones, electricity generation and transmission systems, and advanced electronics. (archives.gov)
  • For 31 of the 35 critical minerals, the United States imports more than half of its annual consumption. (archives.gov)
  • The United States has no domestic production for 14 of the critical minerals and is completely dependent on imports to supply its demand. (archives.gov)
  • Our dependence on one country, the People's Republic of China (China), for multiple critical minerals is particularly concerning. (archives.gov)
  • If you would like a copy of the Critical Minerals Strategy in OjiCree, contact us . (ontario.ca)
  • Our government will forge Ontario into an unbreakable link in strategic global supply chains, and that's why we've developed our first-ever Critical Minerals Strategy. (ontario.ca)
  • Our strategy will help Ontario's mining sector realize its true potential by attracting investment, promoting further Indigenous participation in mining and creating more high-quality employment opportunities in the critical minerals sector. (ontario.ca)
  • Our government's vision for Ontario's mining sector is to transform it into a leading producer of critical minerals. (ontario.ca)
  • The Critical Minerals Strategy is our roadmap for driving this transformation and ensuring that Ontario takes its rightful place in the global supply chain for the economy of the future. (ontario.ca)
  • The electric vehicle supply chain comprises the mining and refining of raw materials and the manufacturing processes that produce lithium ion batteries and other components for electric vehicles. (wikipedia.org)
  • The lithium-ion battery supply chain is a major component of the overall EV supply chain, and the battery accounts for 30%-40% of the value of the vehicle. (wikipedia.org)
  • Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. today announced it has signed an MOU with integrated graphite producer Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc (NMG) to establish a supply chain in North America for graphite, used as an anode active material in lithium-ion batteries. (cleantechnica.com)
  • The division in charge of procurement created the Nintendo CSR Procurement Guidelines (in Japanese, English and Chinese) to further ensure that we fulfill our social responsibility throughout the supply chain, with an emphasis on deepening mutual understanding and building trust with our production partners. (nintendo.co.jp)
  • Adopting recycling in the mining sector and in supply chains is essential to ensure the transition to a low-carbon economy is responsible and sustainable for the longer term. (iisd.org)
  • We were one of the first organisations to reveal how minerals that bankrolled social and environmental harms ended up in our mobile phones, laptops and cars. (globalwitness.org)
  • Battery minerals typically travel 50,000 miles from where they are extracted to downstream manufacturing facilities. (wikipedia.org)
  • Japan and Korea host significant midstream cell manufacturing and downstream supply chain activities. (wikipedia.org)
  • Highly concentrated supply chains will also shape the related downstream industries and the future energy mix of many countries. (nbr.org)
  • Transition to a fully sustainable global energy system cannot be achieved without promoting responsible mineral supply chains. (kit.nl)
  • But what should jewellers do to avoid contributing to human rights abuses in their supply chain? (hrw.org)
  • It's clear jewellers should make sure they have traceable, transparent supply chains that are regularly assessed for human rights conditions. (hrw.org)
  • How else can they find out what human rights issues are lurking in their supply chain? (hrw.org)
  • Second, jewellers need to find out what human rights concerns are present in their supply chains and address them. (hrw.org)
  • The objective of our supply chain approach is transparency and accountability. (westerndigital.com)
  • As well as auditing experience Adam is responsible for the implementation of global management system processes against international standards for Achilles. (achilles.com)
  • Identification of articles, guidelines and or online training courses in the area of supply and management of contraceptive commodities (including procurement). (kit.nl)
  • Access the Assent Knowledge Center, the leading regulatory resource for supply chain management, from our team of experts. (assent.com)
  • We are very proud of this renewed recognition that encourages us to go further and to continue accelerating our Supply Chain's transformation," says Francisco Garcia Fornaro , Chief Supply Chain Officer at L'Oréal, who emphasised that the achievements and transformation strategy "are all made possible thanks to the strong commitment and incredible drive of our teams. (manufacturingdigital.com)
  • clients tell us it is an ideal platform for informing the development and prioritisation of a company's responsible sourcing strategy. (kumi.consulting)
  • The global trade in a variety of minerals has funded some of the world's most brutal conflicts for decades. (globalwitness.org)
  • NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories, whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. (sdcexec.com)