http://www.enoughproject.org/blogs/intel-publicly-sets-goal-make-conflict-free-chip-2013
In March 2012, the RJC launched its Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Standard and supporting documents for the precious metals supply chain. The CoC Standard is applicable to gold and platinum group metals (platinum, palladium and rhodium). The CoC Standard aims to support the identification of responsibly-sourced jewellery materials produced, processed and traded through the jewellery supply chain. RJC … Continue reading
Intel has been regularly updating our progress on conflict minerals in white papers, Corporate Responsibility Reports and blogs. Recently, we set an internal goal around manufacturing a “conflict-free” microprocessor, and that goal was shared with Intel employees through a video by Brian Krzanich, Intel’s Chief Operating Officer. The video and goal were intended to inspire employees and set a … Continue reading
Democratic Republic of Congo’s government said it will block exports of tin ore, gold, coltan and wolframite unless traders can prove the minerals come from mines that are certified by the state as conflict-free. The move, the latest in a series of initiatives to try and cut the link between minerals and conflict, will be … Continue reading
MWS Wire’s Responsibilities and Actions Taken MWS recognizes that many of our customers will be part of supply chains connected to issuers impacted by this rule when it is finalized. In fact, MWS has already received a number of Conflict Minerals questionnaires and certification requests and in turn have contacted our direct suppliers of tin, … Continue reading
I attended an invitation-only event today at the offices of Schulte Roth & Zabel on the topic of conflict minerals compliance. Speaking were Michael Littenberg of the Schulte Roth law firm and Kevin Hyams and Peter Manzetti of accounting, audit and assurance firm Friedman LLP. In attendance were about 12-15 corporate executives. I assume they represented their companies’ compliance departments … Continue reading
OLANA BEACH, Calif., Feb 22, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Source 44, a leading provider of sustainability data services and solutions, announced today it has released the next generation of its unique program designed to simplify detecting conflict minerals across a supply chain, providing retailers and manufacturers a cost-effective solution to meet the requirements set forth … Continue reading
Calvert has played a leadership role in advocating for stronger corporate practices around conflict minerals and revenue transparency through legislation that is part of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. As the complex rulemaking process surrounding Sections 1502 and 1504 of the Act reaches its final stages, Calvert has been meeting … Continue reading
The Elm Consulting Group International LLC is preparing its Self-Implemented Conflict Minerals Audit Preparation© tool, or SICMAP℠, for a major update reflecting the upcoming final SEC regulations on conflict minerals. In addition, the tool will be renamed/rebranded to better reflect its use and scope. Upon its update and relaunch, it will be called the Conflict Minerals … Continue reading
