Update on the EU's Proposed Regulation on Conflict Minerals
In China, only leaders are allowed to battle corruption
Huffington Post. Since his rise to power, Chinese President Xi Jinping has waged a sweeping anti-corruption campaign that has targeted both decadent high officials and small-time tyrants -- in his words, both "tigers and flies."
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Update on the EU's proposed regulation on Conflict Minerals
The National Law Review. The European Parliament Committee on International Trade (INTA) met on February 23 to discuss their draft report on the proposed regulation on conflict minerals.
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Reminders from the Goodyear FCPA settlement
JD Supra. FCPA settlements carry with them a basket of compliance and enforcement lessons. The recent Goodyear settlement with the SEC for $16 million carries some important compliance and strategic reminders for ethics and compliance practitioners..
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Why care about conflict minerals? Customers and investors do
Green Biz. Last year, a federal appellate judge last year struck down an important but lesser known corporate disclosure requirement of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform law enacted after the financial crisis.
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Costco working to end use of human antibiotics in chicken
Reuters. Costco Wholesale Corp is working toward eliminating the sale of chicken and meat from other animals raised with antibiotics that are vital to fighting human infections, senior executives at the third-largest U.S. retailer told Reuters on Thursday.
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Resources
White Paper - RCOI: Essential Elements for Tracing Conflict Minerals in Your Supply Chain
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.
Anti Corruption - Policy, Procedures and Records Assessment
Anti-corruption, being a major topic of discussion for the start of 2015, compliance will be a primary focus and need for many companies. Source Intelligence would like to extend a complimentary assessment, that benchmarks your current anti-corruption policies, procedures and records section of your compliance 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 recieve these real time alerts.
Events-
Webinar on Demand - 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.
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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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