Welcome to Your Guided Due Diligence Journey
Welcome
Are you interested in understanding how well your enterprise’s practices are in line with internationally recognised expectations for responsible business conduct?
This tool walks you through your organisation’s due diligence approach, based on the OECD 6-step due diligence framework. It helps organisations reflect on and strengthen how their current approaches are in line with international expectations for identifying, preventing, mitigating, and addressing adverse impacts.
Along the way, you will explore key elements of effective due diligence, including governance, risk identification, prevention and mitigation of adverse impacts, monitoring, communication, and remediation.
By answering a short set of questions, you will receive practical insights and guidance to help strengthen your due diligence approach and identify areas for improvement.
The tool is primarily designed for enterprises operating in mineral value chains, but it can also support organisations in other sectors seeking to connect their practices with international responsible business conduct standards.
Your responses can also support internal discussions and decision-making, helping organisations move forward in strengthening responsible sourcing and due diligence approaches.
What this tool helps you do
- Understand your current approach
Understand how your organisation currently approaches responsible business conduct and due diligence. - Identify opportunities to improve
Receive practical guidance to strengthen policies, management systems, and risk management practices. - Support internal dialogue
Use the insights as a starting point for improving due diligence implementation.
What you will receive
- A clear overview highlighting strengths, areas to develop, and potential risks
- Practical, tailored guidance to strengthen your due diligence practices
- Access to relevant resources and learning materials
- Shareable insights that can support internal discussions and engagement with stakeholders
Who is this tool for?
The guided tool can be used by professionals responsible for due diligence or responsible sourcing, including:
- Compliance or sustainability teams
- Procurement and supply chain managers
- Risk management or governance teams
- Senior management responsible for responsible sourcing and due diligence
How long does it take?
The process takes approximately 2-20 minutes to complete.
The tool is modular, meaning you can select only the due diligence steps most relevant to your organisation. The total completion time may vary depending on the number of modules selected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have additional questions about the MineralTrail tool, please contact us via our contact form.
How long does it take?
The guided process takes approximately 2-20 minutes to complete, depending on the number of modules selected.
The process begins with a short setup section that takes about 1-2 minutes. Each module contains six questions and typically takes 1-3 minutes to complete.
Because the tool is modular, you may choose to complete only the modules most relevant to your organisation or complete all six modules for a more complete overview of your responsible business conduct due diligence approach.
How is my data protected?
The information you share in this process is used solely to generate your personalised insights and to identify due diligence trends across sectors. Your individual responses are never shared or made public. By proceeding, you agree to the processing of this data in line with our privacy policy.
What data do we collect? During setup, we ask for information about your organisation (such as your sector, size, and role in the mineral value chain). During the process, we record your answers to the due diligence questions.
How is your data used? Your data is used in two ways. First, to generate your personalised report, including scores, recommendations, and curated resources. Second, in aggregated and anonymised form, to help the DiliCHANCE team identify common due diligence gaps across sectors and improve the platform's content over time.
Who can see your responses? Only you can access your individual report. Administrators have access to aggregated data only, never to individual responses.
How long is your data stored? Your data from the process is stored until you choose to delete it. You can remove your results or your account at any time from your profile page.
Can I participate anonymously?
Yes, you are not obliged to add your company name.
How do I get the results?
An online report page is generated. This is shareable and printable.
How many questions does the tool include?
The MineralTrail tool consists of approximately 36 questions, structured around the six steps of the OECD due diligence framework.
Who should complete the tool?
The guided tool can be completed by individuals responsible for due diligence or responsible sourcing within the organisation, such as:
- Compliance or sustainability teams
- Procurement and supply chain managers
- Risk management or governance teams
- Senior management responsible for due diligence and responsible sourcing
In some organisations, completing the process may involve input from several departments.
How can companies use the tool?
The MineralTrail tool can support enterprises in several ways:
- Understand your current approach
Understand how your organisation currently approaches responsible business conduct and due diligence. - Identify opportunities to improve
Receive practical guidance to strengthen policies, management systems, and risk management practices. - Support internal dialogue
Use the insights as a starting point for improving due diligence implementation. - Track progress over time
Revisit the tool over time to monitor improvements and strengthen your due diligence approach.
Can the tool be used with suppliers?
Yes. Enterprises can share the Mineral Trail tool with suppliers and business partners to help them better understand responsible business conduct expectations and support them in strengthening their due diligence approach. Using the tool across the supply chain can contribute to more responsible and transparent mineral value chains.
Is this an official certification?
No. The Mineral Trail tool is a voluntary guided tool designed to help enterprises understand how their current approach is in line with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct. The tool does not provide certification, verification, or compliance approval. Instead, it offers practical insights and guidance to support enterprises in strengthening their responsible business conduct and due diligence approach. The insights are intended to serve as a starting point for internal reflection and improvement, helping organisations identify strengths, potential gaps, and areas where further action may be needed.
How often should enterprises use the tool?
Enterprises are encouraged to revisit the MineralTrail tool periodically, for example once a year or when significant changes occur in their operations or supply chains. Regular use of the tool can help monitor progress and support continuous improvement in due diligence approaches.