Identify Cobalt Sourced from High-Risk Smelters
Through automated technology and human-to-human supplier engagement, the cobalt used in your products is traced to the smelter of origin. The collected smelter data is verified against our internal database as well as various publicly available data sources. Red flags are raised where missing or inconsistent data is identified. As a result, you’ll be able to do a deep dive into your suppliers’ responses and pinpoint areas of risk in your supply chain that lead to unethically sourced cobalt.
Upload Your Suppliers To Our Platform
Discover Red Flags With Unique Supplier Risk Scores
Collect Real-Time Data For Due Diligence Reporting
Deploy Risk Management Strategies
Cobalt Reporting Assessment Categories
Environmental
Identify air, water, and soil impacts as well as biodiversity impacts.
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
Ensure OHS working conditions are followed throughout your supply chain.
Human Rights
Uncover and eliminate conflict and financial crimes, all impacts outlined in OECD Due Diligence Guidance, modern slavery, and child labor.
Community Engagement
Monitor artisanal and small-scale mining, livelihoods, and resettlement.
Are There Regulations on Cobalt?
Current estimates show that 50 percent or more of the world’s cobalt production derives from mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Substandard cobalt mining conditions in the Congo have been tied to deaths, human rights abuse and a wide variety of unethical sourcing practices. Although cobalt is not yet officially tied to regulations, many governments will start investigations and fine companies for using raw materials that are tied to human rights violations.
Automate Your Cobalt Reporting
Our Cobalt Reporting Program tracks the origin of the cobalt in your products to the smelter. We follow and are in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) to provide real-time data and mitigate risks. Our 24/7 multilingual supplier support team makes it easy for your suppliers to provide the documentation needed and actively increases response rate.
Don’t let crimes go uncovered in your Cobalt Supply Chain. See what our Cobalt Reporting Program can do for you.
Want To Learn More? Check Out Our Resources On Cobalt.
Cobalt Compliance Guide
Products That Surprisingly Contain Cobalt
Could An Increase In Demand Create Human Rights Issues From DRC Minerals?