Responsible minerals procurement policy

2023-11-04

For minerals such as 3TG (Tantalum Ta,Tin Sn, Tungsten W, Gold Au) from conflict or high-risk areas, metal minerals controlled by smuggling trade, controlled by non-government forces or illegal military factions are all conflict minerals. Odeco Ltd. requires suppliers to comply with the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct (RBA), purchase materials only from environmentally and socially responsible suppliers, prohibit suppliers from purchasing minerals from Congo and its neighboring countries, from the Responsible Mineral Guarantee Process (RMAP) certified smelters and refineries confirmed by the Responsible Mineral Initiative (RMI), and all suppliers shall purchase metals from smelters and refineries certified to meet conflict metal requirements through RMAP. Smelters and refineries that do not have RMAP certification or do not meet customer requirements must be removed from the supply chain and committed to perform due diligence under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) requirements.