Auditing for EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (217/821)

Ensure Responsible Sourcing and Regulatory Compliance

Our auditing service helps your organization meet the requirements of the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2017/821), ensuring responsible sourcing of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG) from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. The regulation aims to prevent the financing of armed groups and human rights abuses through mineral supply chains, and places due diligence obligations on EU importers of these minerals and metals.

Why Conflict Mineral Auditing Matters:

In politically unstable regions, the extraction and trade of minerals can fund armed conflict and contribute to severe human rights violations. The EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, effective since January 1, 2021, requires companies to implement robust due diligence processes to ensure their supply chains are free from conflict financing and exploitation.

Our Auditing Approach:

We provide independent third-party audits as required by Article 6 of the EU Regulation 2017/821. Our audits cover all relevant company activities, processes, and systems used to implement supply chain due diligence for minerals and metals. Our methodology is rooted in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.

Key steps in our audit process:

Assessment of Due Diligence Systems: Review of your company’s policies, procedures, and controls for responsible mineral sourcing.
Supply Chain Traceability: Verification of mineral origins and supply chain actors.
Risk Identification and Management: Evaluation of how your company identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks in the supply chain.
Reporting and Recommendations: Comprehensive audit report with actionable recommendations for compliance and improvement.

Who Needs This Service?

EU Importers of 3TG Minerals and Metals: Companies importing tin, tantalum, tungsten, or gold into the EU above certain thresholds.
Manufacturers and Downstream Users: Organizations seeking to demonstrate responsible sourcing and regulatory compliance to customers and stakeholders.

Benefits of Our Auditing Service

Regulatory Compliance: Meet your legal obligations under EU Regulation 2017/821.
Enhanced Credibility: Demonstrate your commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible business practices.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and address supply chain risks before they impact your business.
Market Access: Maintain access to markets and customers with strict responsible sourcing requirements.

Interested? Contact us de.nachhaltigkeit@kiwa.com for services tailored to your business needs.

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