Due Diligence Compliance Report Cobalt Procurement 2017 "Umicore’s management systems include policies and internal management structures. They are enacted by performing due diligence on the cobalt purchasing activities. In 2017, Umicore implemented systems and procedures to align its Sustainable Procurement Framework for Cobalt with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (OECD, 2013). In 2017, Umicore’s management systems including the procurement and operational practices were effectively applied."