Who has to report on conflict minerals?

Per the SEC final rule, a company that is required to provide a conflict minerals report only is required to report on “the efforts to determine the mine or location of origin with the greatest possible specificity” for only those products/product categories that have not been described as “DRC conflict free.” …

What is the problem with conflict minerals?

Certain minerals (including tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold) have been linked with funding killings, violence, rape, and other human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other conflict zones.

What is the issue with conflict minerals?

What are the 4 main conflict minerals?

The term Conflict Minerals describes 4 elements – Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten and Gold, and is commonly referred to as 3TG.

What is conflict minerals compliance?

The regulation explained. On 1 January 2021 a new law will come into full force across the EU – the Conflict Minerals Regulation. It aims to help stem the trade in four minerals – tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold – which sometimes finance armed conflict or are mined using forced labour.

What companies use conflict minerals?

Washington, DC — Apple, Alphabet (Google), HP, Microsoft, and Intel are leading the way, while Walmart, Sears, and Neiman Marcus are ranked worst, in the Enough Project’s 2017 Conflict Minerals Company Rankings, published today.

What is TI’s policy on conflict minerals?

What is TI’s policy on conflict minerals? TI believes that the purchase of minerals from mines located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries is an important global concern, and we work diligently with our supply chain to ensure that TI products do not contain minerals derived from conflict sources.

Does Titi purchase minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

TI believes that the purchase of minerals from mines located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries is an important global concern, and we work diligently with our supply chain to ensure that TI products do not contain minerals derived from conflict sources.

What is Ti’s commitment to hazardous substances?

Our commitment goes beyond simply doing what is required by rule or regulation with respect to hazardous substances (what TI calls restricted chemicals and materials or RCMs).

Are Titi products RoHS compliant?

TI products that are compliant to RoHS requirements are also fully compliant to the substances and thresholds defined in the IEC 62474 Database (was previously the Joint Industry Guide). Yes : Fully compliant to IEC 62474 DB.