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The reality of green energy: “green metal” supply chains won’t be able to keep up

NC State SCRC

of the lithium reserves and a quarter of its copper deposit, much in the Atacama desert – see picture of the flats above); Third, the Congo which has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output. You guessed it – China – which has nabbed the biggest commercial deposits of cobalt in the Congo.

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Human Rights Day 2023

Enterra Insights

As an example, he pointed to the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, which requires that companies perform certain basic obligations.” They want to know you’re not using children going into mines in Congo, or families being thrown into boats to go fishing for shrimp and never see land.”

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Transport Expert Nicolas Meilhan’s Perspective on the EcoVadis 2019 Index Results

EcoVadis

By way of introduction, could you give us an example of the importance of the supply chain in the transport and automotive sectors? For example, in France Stratégie’s analysis paper, “How can we now reduce CO 2 emissions from cars?” EcoVadis Index: description of companies in the transport sector: [link].

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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. for example, listed an array of goods that could have components difficult to trace, including zippers, lighting and window coverings. and LG Display Co., Retailer J.C.

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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Congo Metals. For example, last week I did a session on demand sensing. Let me give you an example. For example, The Procter & Gamble Company could be listed as P&G, Procter & Gamble or Procter. Knowledge of origin and handling is essential to improving CSR initiatives. Fair Labor. Ethical Sourcing.

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Do Consumers Care About Ethical Sourcing?

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the last few years, we have seen dozens and dozens of examples of companies changing the way they source materials to promote sustainability and ethical standards. For example, 71 percent of respondents said that businesses have a responsibility to ensure their suppliers abide by an ethical code of conduct. Ethical Sourcing.

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Shining a Light on the EV Supply Chain: A Poor Environmental and Human Rights Record

NC State SCRC

Cobalt: The Democratic Republic of Congo has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output. Congo is an autocracy, which means that the government controls most of the industry. You guessed it – China – which has nabbed the biggest commercial deposits of cobalt in the Congo. And how will we mine them?

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