On May 28, 2020, the Financial Times reported that Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd has stopped purchasing cobalt from independent miners in the Democratic Repu...
CMRT 6.01 & CRT 2.11 Released: What You Need to Know
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has released new versions of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and Cobalt Reporting Template (...
Ask the Experts: SCIP Database Deadlines | Assent Compliance
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Conflict Minerals Reporting: Best Practices to Meet Your Deadline
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act obligates U.S. publicly-traded companies to demonstrate due diligence in...
Supply Chain Data & Sustainable EV Battery Production
Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries are not only powering vehicles, but contributing to the feasibility of a major global push to take fossil fuels off ou...
Ask the Experts: Responsible Mineral Reporting & Tungsten Welding
Our regulatory subject matter experts help a range of stakeholders solve compelling regulatory challenges associated with supply chain data management...
Electric Vehicle Suppliers: Managing Increased Awareness of Cobalt & Mining Practices
Each year the electric vehicle (EV) market share grows as government incentives and improved technology make fully electric or hybrid vehicles more at...
Taking Automotive Compliance Beyond IMDS
Suppliers to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are in scope of more regulatory requirements than ever before — and as a result, they ...
Preparing for the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation
Historically, conflict minerals legislation has primarily focused on the source of origin for tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (3TGs), particularly wi...
Top Regulatory Changes to Be Aware of in 2020
Regulatory pressure is increasing. Companies that fell short of expectations in the last few years have seen their brands take reputational hits, expe...