Question: Does the company disclose any considerations, actions or due diligence measures it takes with regard to its engagement with artisanal and small-scale mining operations in its mineral supply chain?
Answer:
No
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Page 10 on "Since Microsoft does not harvest or mine the raw materials that are used in Microsoft devices, Devices aims to influence upstream harvesting and mining through policies and practices to manage the risks inherent in raw materials extraction, harvesting, processing, refining and transportation. In FY22, the Devices team mapped high-risk materials, including tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (“conflict minerals”)and cobalt throughout the supply chain to trace the smelters and refiners through which they were processed and worked to ensure conformance with the Responsible Mining Initiative’s Responsible Mining Assurance Process(RMAP). More information about mapping, smelters and refiners, and conflict minerals and cobalt used in Devices’ supply chains can be found in theMicrosoft Devices Smelter and Refiner List"

Muhammad Muakhkhir Putra.....2024-01-26 14:22:18 UTC

This paragraph does not refer specifically to artisanal or small scale mining, or mining communities as outlined in the methodology.

Hope Sherwin.....2024-01-30 10:45:59 UTC