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An update on required ‘Conflict’ Metals reporting…

Operations and Supply Chain Management

listed companies that have filed their first audits on whether their products contained any tin, gold, tungsten or tantalum from Africa’s war-torn Congo region. Plenty of products still contain the four targeted metals from the Congo region. The admissions were among reports by nearly 1,300 U.S.-listed and LG Display Co.,

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Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance

EcoVadis

As corporate responsibility attracts more attention, companies are not only making individual commitments to driving supply chain sustainability improvements — such as BMW ’s recent pledge to stop purchasing Congo cobalt — they’re also working with peers and competitors in their respective industries to accomplish sustainability-related goals.

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S.E.C. Approval of Conflict Minerals Rules: a landmark in supply chain disclosure requirements

EcoVadis

The purpose of the Conflict Mineral rules is to put an end to the extremely violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has been partially financed by the exploitation and trade of conflict minerals originating in the region. according to parameters such as their activities, size, use of recycled materials.

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Regulations to Prevent Modern Slavery in Supply Chains 

Exiger Perspectives

It applies to companies meeting employee benchmarks of 5,000 in France or 10,000 in France and abroad. France Duty of Vigilance Act 2017 The France Duty of Vigilance Act 2017 mandates human rights due diligence for large multinational companies in France. The Act covers the entire supply chain, emphasizing comprehensive coverage.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. In addition, when benchmarking their logistics providers, only 8% of respondents rated the importance of innovation and it was ranked in fourth place. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. In addition, when benchmarking their logistics providers, only 8% of respondents rated the importance of innovation and it was ranked in fourth place. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

The LPI is an interactive benchmarking tool which has been developed to help countries to identify the challenges which are standing in the way of improvements to logistics and trade flows. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Costa Rica.

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