Question: Has the upstream company developed on-the-ground assessment systems, including one or more of the following?
Answer:
None
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Minerals Sourcing
Chemaf
2018
Unverified - Added by Steward
Although they mention site visits and other assessments, not enough detail is provided to identify what their on-the-ground assessments really look like. "For all third-party suppliers, we are committed to assessing supply chain risks associated with the sourcing of copper and cobalt in line with our “Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy” and due diligence procedures. This process includes: - Know-Your-Supplier checks for third party suppliers; - On-site risk assessments; - Implementation of systems for control and traceability of the minerals we receive. At Mutoshi, our partners and exclusive off-takers of cobalt material sourced from the site, Trafigura, engaged the international NGO Pact to provide on-the-ground support to implement the requirements of international standards and Trafigura’s ASM expectations. Responsible sourcing advisors Kumi Consulting were engaged by Trafigura to conduct quarterly independent assessments of the project. In 2019, Chemaf’s operations at the Etoile and Usoke mineral processing plants were also assessed by Kumi. All assessments conducted by Kumi have been shared, discussed and actedupon at length by project partners. Recommendations stemming from the ongoing assessment of risks provide us with regular feedback on the effectiveness of the risk mitigation measures implemented, enabling us to continuously improve conditions on site. " p. 2