The Impact of Dodd-Frank 1502 on Conflict Minerals: U.S. Sustainable and Responsible Investors Respond

Jan 29, 2015 11:30 AM ET

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The impact of Dodd-Frank 1502 on conflict minerals: U.S. sustainable and responsible investors respond

Responsible Investors. Despite the ongoing legal challenge led by industry trade associations, the majority of the rule remains intact, and is making a difference.

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SEC fines company, former exec for FCPA violations

The Wall Street Journal. The Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday it reached settlements with a Tampa, Fla.-based engineering firm and its subsidiary’s former president over allegations of bribery to secure Qatari government contracts.

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Five 2015 Environmental, Health and Safety issues manufacturers need to keep an eye on

JD Supra. New OSHA reporting requirements take effect. As we dIscussed back in September, OSHA has updated its reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

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U.S. sees country-specific cooperation on enforcement of anti-corruption laws

Inside Counsel. When it comes to the level of cooperation between the United States and foreign nations on the enforcement of anti-bribery laws, it depends on which countries are being discussed.

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Update on Congo violence: Envoys call for restraint, timely electoral process

Enough Project. The Team of International Envoys for the Great Lakes region express their deep concern about recent violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They further express their deepest condolences to the families of the victims. 

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Resources

E-Book - 2015 Conflict Minerals Filings - Insights from 2014

An E-Book of our most influential white papers of 2014 that have guided companies to conflict minerals compliance. The E-Book includes white papers on Overcoming Supplier Resistance, Conflict Minerals Compliance Programs Implementation: An Analysis of 4 Prevailing Approaches, Moving Beyond Supplier Provided Information: A Guide To Smelter Verification, and the 2015 Guide to a Successful Conflict Minerals Program.  

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Diagnostic - Smelter Verification Diagnostic

A complimentary smelter verification diagnostic that will authenticate the validity of your smelters based on data from official sources, such as the LBMA, CSFI, RJC, DOC, and OECD. (Limited availability)

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Conflict Minerals Resource Center 

The CMRC is a great resource if you are looking for comprehensive conflict minerals education. The Conflict Minerals Resource Center provides access to the conflict minerals training module, access to conflict minerals due diligence case studies, and conflict minerals compliance basics to help companies comply with the current SEC conflict minerals regulations. In addition, the CMRC providessubscription for real time alerts for updates that impact conflict minerals compliance and the most current regulation information.  

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Events

Webinar - Conflict Minerals Reporting: How to Get it Right By May 2015

Join us for a 30-minute webinar with Jennifer Kraus, Chief Scientific Officer and EVP Operations of Source Intelligence, for case study based guidance on the first step to accurate data, the process and timing necessary to compile supplier data, if filing “undeterminable” is right for your company, and how to develop a program that works for 2014 reporting and beyond. Date/Time: January 29th at 10 AM PST. 

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Webinar on Demand - Case Study Roadmap: Addressing Global Corruption Risk

In today's global economy companies are in need of addressing their corruption risk throughout their 3rd party business partners and suppliers. The webinar Case Study Roadmap: Addressing Global Corruption Risk,  explores how addressing the fundamental risk of corruption, within your value chain, is a top priority for anyone conducting business on a worldwide scale. 

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