As I stood in the upstairs office of a tin refinery, I could see the mine just up the mountainside, a steady stream of donkeys pulling carts full of t...
What Are Conflict Minerals & How Can You Tell When They Are in Your Supply Chain?
The term “conflict minerals” refers to minerals extracted from conflict regions, or areas of the world experiencing systemic violence and unrest. Due ...
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 ...
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act: Past, Present & Future
Chances are that you are aware of the push for transparency and increased due diligence in supply chains. One of the drivers of this pressure comes fr...
U.S. Customs Takes Enforcement Action Against Gold from the DRC
Recent action taken by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) illustrates the cost of turning a blind eye to forced labor in supply chains and under...
A New Normal for Due Diligence in Global Supply Chains
Companies around the world are changing the way they view their supply chain, requiring greater due diligence measures to uphold human rights. This ad...