These conflict minerals consist of columbitetantalite, cassiterite, gold, wolframite, or their derivatives, which are initially limited to tantalum, tin, gold, and tungsten collectively, the conflict minerals. Ropers conflict minerals policy we are committed to complying with this. Us law requires resmed to publicly disclose our use of conflict minerals tantalum, tin, tungsten. This responsible sourcing of minerals policy describes our commitment to implementing the oecd guidelines for responsible mineral supply chains in conflict. Steel shares the concerns of congress and the international business community that profits from the mining of cassiterite, columbitetantalite, gold, wolframite and their derivatives tin, tantalum and tungsten conflict minerals in the democratic republic.
Securities and exchange commission sec adopted rules to implement reporting and disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, as directed by the doddfrank wall street reform and consumer protection act. Harting assumes its responsibility and follows the oecd due diligence guidance. Thus, when using these metals it has to be ensured that it is not contributed to conflict or human rights abuses. This includes our commitment to not only comply with all applicable laws and regulations but also to operate. Nvidia implements sourcing and chain of custody due diligence practices designed to reasonably assure that minerals from the democratic republic of congo. Magneti marelli responsible sourcing and conflict minerals. Under the doddfrank act of 2010, public companies are required to disclose measures they have taken to identify the source of conflict minerals in the products they manufacture or contract to manufacture the conflict minerals. As part of this commitment, graphic packaging supports the efforts of human rights organizations to end the violence and atrocities fueled by the. The process of tracing conflict minerals through a global supply chain is complicated and timeconsuming, and some component suppliers or subsuppliers may lack the resources to trace minerals all the way back to their source.
Applied motion products supports the doddfrank reporting requirements and the traceability of conflict minerals. Conflict minerals policy the university of edinburgh. Supply chain policy for a responsible global supply chain. This policy is not intended to ban procurement of conflict minerals or other products that originate in. We support industrywide due diligence mechanisms that enable conflictfree sourcing in. Conflict minerals in the products of their subsuppliers, and that this information will be shared with mersen north america. This policy refers specifically to our approach to avoiding conflict minerals entering our supply chain and supplements our wider supply chain management.
Introduction this conflict minerals statement of policy policy of penumbra, inc. In conclusion, unibraze understands the importance of this issue and supports efforts that work towards. Conflict minerals policy statement introduction as many of our suppliers and customers have acknowledged publicly, the doddfrank act1 created a new expectation for product manufacturers, which may be far removed from the source of the raw minerals in. Xerox files its form sd specialized disclosure report and conflict minerals report with the sec on an annual basis, as required by the sec rule. Description of due diligence performed on the source and chain of custody of those conflict minerals step 1.
Conflict minerals rule, the conflict minerals rule. Voceras oard of directors has delegated to its nominating. Conflict minerals policy statement pulse electronics corporation supports ending the violence and human rights violations in the mining of certain minerals from a location described as the conflict region, which is situated in the democratic republic of the. In conclusion, unibraze understands the importance of this issue and supports efforts that work towards a drc conflict free supply chain and requires all our. Effective january 1, 20, companies that file exchange act reports with the sec are required to identify whether their products contain certain conflict minerals originating from the democratic republic of. Policy on conflict minerals autolivs standards of business conduct and ethics define our principles and commitment towards legal compliance, ethical conduct, human rights, anticorruption and environmental protection, which extend to our expectations of our partners, subcontractors and suppliers. Our conflict minerals process and policy are designed to conform in all material respects with the oecd guidance. Facebook is committed to evaluating the sourcing and origin of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold or 3tg contained in our. As a responsible company, grainger supports the goal of the doddfrank act. Our supplier code of conduct defines our principles and commitment toward legal compliance, ethical conduct.
Applied motion products will not knowingly procure or use conflict minerals the extraction or sale of which. As part of these efforts, ge has instituted principles on conflict minerals, and we submit a report annually to the securities and exchange commission on our due diligence program. This includes complying with laws regarding conflict minerals. Conflicts minerals program policy oceaneering international, inc. Federal signal expects that its suppliers will, in turn and as necessary, perform the same due diligence by asking their suppliers about the presence, source and origin of any conflict minerals in the products of their subsuppliers, and that this information will be shared with federal. If so, a report must be filed specifying those products and the due diligence measures taken to determine their source. Establish strong company management systems as noted above, tesla has adopted a human rights and conflict minerals policy. We have included the conflict minerals report as exhibit 1. Inform direct suppliers about this conflict minerals policy and its relationship to the companys supplier code of conduct. It is imperative to the company that all of its suppliers uphold the same level of integrity and support for human rights wherever we do business around the globe. Supply chain policy for a responsible global supply chain of minerals from conflictaffected and highrisk areas cray inc. Securities and exchange commission sec adopted rules intended to address the exploitation and trade of conflict minerals by armed groups to finance violent conflict in the democratic republic of congo and neighboring countries in africa the drc region. Work with its direct suppliers and subsuppliers to understand the chain of custody for conflict minerals at least to the smelter or refiner level. All suppliers and partners are urged to utilize the current industry initiatives aimed at improving the traceability of conflict minerals.
Conflict minerals policy statement united technologies corporation utc is committed to maintaining high standards of. Fcx is committed to producing and sourcing minerals and metals responsibly. Purpose this policy publicly commits the university of edinburgh to continuing to work collaboratively to eradicate conflict minerals from the goods it buys, reflecting its strategic plan 20122016 that includes making a significant, sustainable and. This document sets forth the policy of grainger regarding conflict minerals. For the purposes of this policy, amd uses the definition of conflict minerals found in the sec conflict minerals rule. Conflict minerals policy statement united technologies corporation utc is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate responsibility and takes seriously reports that the violent conflict in the democratic republic of congo drc region is partially financed by the exploitation and trade of conflict minerals. These requirements include respect for human rights and worker rights. Conflict minerals policy responsible global supply chain. As a responsible company, grainger supports the goal of the dodd frank act.
Conflict minerals policy there is an increasing awareness of violence and human rights violations in the mining of certain minerals from an area described as the conflict region, located in the democratic republic of the congo drc and surrounding countries. As part of the doddfrank wall street reform and consumer protection act, the united states securities and exchange commission. Commission sec adopted rule p1 to implement reporting and. Conflict minerals compliance guide best practices for complying with the new conflict minerals disclosure requirements summary. Policy statement on conflict minerals graphic packaging holding company graphic packaging is committed to upholding human rights as part of our corporate culture. For further information, or if this policy is required in an alternative format, please. Conflict minerals policy statement united technologies corporation utc is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate responsibility and takes seriously reports that the violent conflict in the democratic republic of congo drc region is partially financed. Marelli submits to any customer asking for the conflict minerals report an annual disclosure in compliance with the requirements of section 1502 of the doddfrank wall street reform and consumer protection act of 2010. Conflict minerals policy responsible global supply chain management corporate responsibility, supports ending the violence and respect of human rights are essential for taiwan semiconductor herein collectively referred to as tsc, in all our operations and our global supply chain. United states steel corporation 2019 statement on conflict. Ep 2 conflict minerals policy statement conflict minerals background the doddfrank wall street reform and consumer protection act was signed into u. Minerals mined in the democratic republic of congo drc and adjoining countries may be making their way into the electronics industry supply chain.
For the purposes of this policy, amd uses the definition of conflict minerals found. Conflict minerals statement of policy adopted may 3, 2018 1. By darren fenwick and patricia jurewicz september 20 by may 31, 2014, it is expected that companies, officially known as issuers, will be required to take the unprecedented step of submitting their first conflict minerals. Conflict minerals policy statement curtisswright corporation and its subsidiaries the corporation are committed to sourcing components and materials from companies that share our values regarding respect for human rights, ethics and environmental responsibility. The conflict minerals rule requires publicly traded companies to report annually the presence of conflict minerals tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold, or 3tg originating in the democratic republic of the congo or an adjoining country. Securities and exchange commission sec adopted rules to implement reporting and disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, as directed by the doddfrank wall street reform and consumer protection act of 2010. Conflict minerals policy in template form 00019504xaeb0c. Pursuant to teslas human rights and conflict minerals policy, teslas suppliers are expected to use reasonable efforts to ensure that parts and products supplied to tesla are drc conflict free, meaning that such conflict minerals do not benefit armed groups in the democratic republic of the congo. Securities and exchange commission sec adopted rule p1 to implement reporting and disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals as directed by the doddfrank wall street reform and consumer protection act of 2010 doddfrank act. Supply chain policy for a responsible global supply chain of.
Conflict minerals policy statement in july 2010, president barack obama signed into law the wall street reform and consumer protection act, also known as the doddfrank act. This document contains the policy of alamo group inc. Conflict minerals policy vf corporation in 2012, the u. The conflict minerals law is intended to address concerns that proceeds from the trade and.
The purpose of this policy is to memorialize our process to ensure compliance with the conflict minerals reporting rules under the doddfrank act of 2010. Congress enacted section 1502 of the doddfrank act that addresses the concern that the exploitation. Conflict minerals policy original date of issue revision date. Section 1502 lays out reporting obligations for companies that are. Conflict minerals policy on august 22, 2012, the final rule regarding sourcing of conflict minerals under section 1502 of the doddfrank wall street reform and consumer protection act was approved by the u. Verizon shares the concerns of many companies throughout the electronics and telecommunications industries including some of our largest suppliers regarding metals derived from conflict minerals tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold, or their derivatives that may. On august 22, 2012, the final rule regarding sourcing of conflict minerals under section 1502 of the.
Idemia may audit suppliers to check compliance with this conflict minerals policy. The united states securities and exchange commission sec requires companies to disclose their use of conflict minerals gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum if they are used in product manufactured by that company. The web site provides a summary of the final rules for the conflict minerals section of the doddfrank act along with information on the conflict minerals from a number of electronics manufacturers. Policy to its suppliers and, subject to each suppliers position in the supply chain and voceras relative leverage with respect to such supplier, use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the assent of the supplier to a policy on conflict minerals consistent with this policy. Conflict minerals policy there has been increased awareness regarding the human rights violations in the mining of certain minerals from an area known as the conflict region. The process of tracing conflict minerals through a global supply chain is complicated and time consuming, and some component suppliers or subsuppliers may lack the resources to trace minerals all. This policy publicly commits the university of edinburgh to continuing to work. This policy statement reflects accurides commitment and its expectations for its product and raw material suppliers regarding the use of conflict minerals. Conflict minerals policy introduction to legislation resmed inc. Conflict minerals policy party city is committed to principles of ethical business practice and recognition of the dignity of others, including the responsible sourcing of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold 3tg, and we expect that our suppliers share this commitment. Ewellix conflict minerals policy the ewellix code of conduct and code of conduct for suppliers describes ewellixs requirements for ethical behavior of suppliers and subcontractors as well as the extended supply chain. Navistar may periodically update this conflict minerals policy, as more data is gathered and as. We support industrywide due diligence mechanisms that enable conflict free sourcing in general, such as the responsible minerals initiative. The home depot conflict minerals policy the home depot is committed to ensuring compliance with section 1502 of the doddfrank wall street reform and consumer protection act relating to trade in conflict minerals.
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