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OECD Guidance Minerals Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas
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The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas is a foundational international framework that assists companies in respecting human rights and avoiding contributing to conflict through their mineral sourcing practices. It provides a five-step risk-based due diligence process tailored to the unique challenges of sourcing minerals such as tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold from regions affected by conflict or instability. The guidance supports companies in establishing strong management systems, identifying and assessing risks, implementing strategies to respond to those risks, conducting third-party audits, and publicly reporting on due diligence efforts, thereby promoting responsible mineral supply chains globally.
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Sector
Corporate function
Function unspecific
Size of the company
Size unspecific
Supply chain focus
Upstream focus (suppliers)
Broad stakeholder focus/affected groups and the environment
Company focus
Downstream focus (customers)
Type of tool
Pricing model
Geographical scope
Material / commodity focus
OECD due diligence steps
Reviewed on August 29, 2025 by
Adrian Schuster
WU Vienna
Project Staff Member at WU Vienna
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