What Are Conflict Minerals?
Conflict minerals are natural resources sourced from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, where their extraction contributes to human rights abuses or armed conflicts. They are commonly used in manufacturing electronic and metallic components.
Tantalum
Tungsten
Gold
Dodd-Frank Act (Section 1502): U.S. regulation requiring companies to disclose the use of conflict minerals in their supply chains.
OECD Guidelines: A global standard for responsible mineral sourcing and supply chain due diligence.
Why Conflict Minerals Compliance Matters
Failing to comply with conflict minerals regulations can lead to:
Industries Impacted by Conflict Minerals Compliance
Conflict minerals regulations affect industries across the manufacturing spectrum, including:
Smartphones, laptops, and other devices requiring metallic components.
Electronic systems and metallic parts used in modern vehicles.
Tools, machinery, and systems reliant on 3TG minerals.
Products made from gold and other precious metals.
Advanced components using high-purity metals.
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Certivo's Value for Conflict Minerals Compliance
Streamline CMRT Reporting: Automate the creation, validation, and collection of CMRT data.
Enhance Supply Chain Transparency: Gain full visibility into your suppliers and smelters to ensure ethical sourcing.
Mitigate Risks: Proactively address compliance issues to avoid penalties and reputational harm.
Certivo in Action: Conflict Minerals Compliance Workflow
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Certivo maps your supply chain and analyzes suppliers against conflict minerals requirements.
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Automate supplier communication to gather accurate and validated CMRT data.
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Stay updated with real-time alerts about validated or high-risk smelters based on RMI standards.
Validate Smelters
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Create regulatory-compliant reports tailored for submissions, audits, or customer requirements.
Simplify Reporting
Stay Ahead with Certivo
Conflict minerals compliance and CMRT reporting can be complex, but Certivo simplifies the process. With our AI-powered platform, led by CORA, you can ensure ethical sourcing, reduce risk, and build a transparent supply chain.