OECD due diligence guidance for responsible supply chains of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas
Contributors: OECD iLibrary
Publisher: OECD; Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9789264111189; 9789264111110
Subjects: Mines and mineral resources; Mineral industries; Political aspects
Other titles: Due diligence guidance for responsible supply chains of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas
Description: Trade and investment in natural mineral resources hold great potential for generating income, growth and prosperity, sustaining livelihoods and fostering local development. However, a large share of these resources is located in conflict-affected and high-risk areas. In these areas, exploitation of natural mineral resources is significant and may contribute, directly or indirectly, to armed conflict, gross human rights violations and hinder economic and social development. The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas provides step-by-step management recommendations endorsed by governments for global responsible supply chains of minerals in order for companies to respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices. The Due Diligence Guidance may be used by any company potentially sourcing minerals or metals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, and is intended to cultivate transparent, conflict-free supply chains and sustainable corporate engagement in the minerals sector.
Notes: OECD-code: 20 2011 06 1 P.

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