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Satisfying Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Requirements With Data Automation
In January of this year, the European Commission released a study examining due diligence requirements on supply chains. The study examined existing p...

How Responsible Sourcing Affects Metal Markets
The global focus on responsible sourcing has gained increasing momentum over recent years, with an escalation of interest driving both public awarenes...

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...

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...

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...

Assent Announces Updates and Enhancements to Responsible Minerals Module
Assent has officially announced major updates to its conflict minerals data management software to align with the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI...