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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Confused on solution capabilities–the differences and commonalities of these solutions– she had no idea where to start to connect them together. Each technology solution operates within well-defined functional silos. While many think that blockchain offers a solution. Ethical Sourcing. Congo Metals.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tesla: Hope for a Sustainable Solution.

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Copper in flux

Resilinc

Where new copper sources will come from is an issue of major concern geopolitically. dependent on foreign sources. economic and national security by increasing reliance on foreign copper sources, requires permitting reform for both mining and smelting.”. president of the trade group Copper Development Association, in GreenBiz.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tesla: Hope for a Sustainable Solution.

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An update on copper

Resilinc

Growing scrutiny of ESG impacts of mining is strengthening demand for sustainably sourced metals —but IEA worries that “higher-performing supply chains may not be sufficient to meet demand.” Mining Technology’s Zachary Skidmore lists a broader set of solutions to “alleviate the pressure on the [copper] supply chain.”

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How Financial Services Companies Can Manage Sustainability Risks While Driving Progress On UN Sustainable Development Goal 16

EcoVadis

In practice, however, companies can create profound contributions to SDG 16 through their sustainable procurement programs. We can recall that the biggest spend category of Financial Services sector is information technology, which largely involves the purchase of IT equipment. Here’s why: Unveiling Supply Chain Risks. Taking Action.

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Sourcemap CEO, “Manufacturers have no excuses for lack of transparency in cobalt mining.”

Sourcemap

Unfortunately, most corporations lack visibility of their cobalt supply chain beyond the smelters that purchase the ore from mines, or intermediaries. The type of end-to-end traceability software that Sourcemap has used to map some of the world’s most complex supply chains can help rid high-risk and inhumane activities from cobalt sourcing.