From the Source: Earth Day 2015-Inspiring Evidence of a Paradigm Shift
Digging for Transparency
Amnesty International. Democratic Republic of Congo’s minerals are exported, smelted, and sold internationally, where they end up in cell phones, laptops, or as pieces of jewelry.
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Earth Day 2015: Inspiring evidence of a paradigm shift
Huffington Post. As Earth Day comes and goes, it is normal to feel a bit disillusioned that we must be given a designated day to appreciate our natural environment. However, if we take step back, we can see that small, yet significant, actions are taking place around the world.
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Conflict Minerals enter US unchecked, Hidden by 'Blind Spots' in supply chains
International Business Times. Nearly 80 percent of American companies are failing to adequately check their supply chain for “conflict minerals,” which are sourced from war-torn regions in Central Africa, according to a new report by Amnesty International and Global Witness.
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Mexico's Congress passes anti-corruption law
Reuters. Mexico's Congress has approved an anti-corruption law that could help relieve pressure on President Enrique Pena Nieto's scandal-plagued government.
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Tracing the source of 'Conflict Minerals'
The New York Times. From 1998 through 2002, my country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, endured a devastating civil war. The cease-fire that was supposed to end the fighting was purely nominal. Violence persisted, particularly in the east, and remains a constant feature of life here.
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Resources
White Paper - Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Examined: Considerations for Compliance
After completing the RCOI, if a company either comes to know or has reason to believe conflict minerals originated in the DRC and did not come from recycled or scrap sources, that company engages in due diligence to gather information about potential risks so they can be assessed and managed appropriately. This white paper will walk you through the third step in the conflict minerals compliance five step process.
Infographic - GHS Compliance Deadlines: OSHA's Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling
Chemical regulations are evolving at such a fast pace that many companies are struggling to keep pace. This infographic will help you understand compliance requirements and deadlines before it's too late.
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FAQ - Smelter Verification Frequently Asked Questions
The Smelter Verification FAQ is a compilation of the most frequently asked questions regarding verification of supplier provided smelter information basics, research and engagement for unknown smelters, issuers and non-issuers, and publicly available smelter information.
ALERT - Conflict Minerals Filings Weekly Update
Stay informed on who filed with the SEC each week, by subscribing to this alert.
Guidelines - 2015 Anti-Corruption Compliance
Source Intelligence powered by CREATe has compiled a reference guideline for any company looking to begin or improve their existing anti-corruption compliance program. Compiled from the framework of the FCPA and OECD guidelines, this piece covers 7 key categories that are essential for a complete anti-corruption program.
Subscription - Alerts and Updates on Conflict Minerals Resource Center
The CMRC provides subscription for real time alerts for updates that impact conflict minerals compliance, smelter information, and the most current regulation information. If you have not already signed up for these alerts, click below for free registration for the CMRC and to receive these real time alerts.
Events -
Webinar - Best Practices for Smelter Disclosures: What Issuers and Non-Issuers Can Learn From Recent CMR's (April 30, 2015)
Join us for a 40 minute webinar for critical insight on DFS1502 implications on smelters, smelter reporting formats, best practices, issuers and non-issuers trends, key take-aways, filing practices, lessons learned from recent filings, and benefits to SI's extended internal database of smelter data. The webinar will be on April 30th, 2015 at 10 AM PST (1 PM EST). You can find the registration link below.
Webinar on Demand - Conflict Minerals Reporting: How to Get it Right By May 2015
Watch this 30-minute webinar on demand 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.
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Webinar on Demand - Technology and Anti-Corruption Risk Management: Getting Off The Spreadsheet
The standard "spreadsheet" method of tracking and monitoring 3rd party business partners and vendors is becoming insufficient. In response to companies looking for compliance solutions that meet their global compliance needs, thought leaders will present a complimentary webinar, "Technology and Anti-Corruption Risk Management: Getting Off The Spreadsheet."
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