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Sustainable Supply Chain

Responsible Supply Chain Policy

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ECOPRO Group conducts responsible raw material procurement to purchase minerals that do not pose any of the risks mentioned in Annex II of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High Risk Areas (“OECD Guidance”)

Applicable Minerals
  • 3TG (Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten, Gold) known as conflict minerals
  • Minerals related to secondary battery manufacturing (Cobalt, Lithium, Nickel, Manganese, Graphite)
Risks mentioned in Annex II of OECD Guidance (“OECD Guidance Risks”)
Risk Detail
Serious abuses associated with the extraction, transport or trade of minerals Torture, Cruel, Inhuman and degrading treatment
Forced or compulsory labor
Child labor
Sexual violence
War crimes, Violations of international humanitarian law, Crimes against humanity or genocide
Direct or indirect support to non-state armed groups -
Public or private security forces -
Bribery and fraudulent misrepresentation of the origin of minerals Money laundering
No payment of taxes, fees and royalties to governments -
ECOPRO Group's Requests and Actions on Suppliers
  • Suppliers who sell minerals prepare and submit the attached ‘Declaration of Compliance with Responsible Supply Chain Policy’ so that they can implement responsible supply chain policy together with ECOPRO Group.
  • ECOPRO Group conducts due diligence on its suppliers in accordance with the OECD Guidance, and suppliers also require their sub-suppliers to conduct due diligence.
  • To prove that minerals in the supply chain are free from the OECD Guidance risks, ECOPRO Group expects suppliers to provide due diligence information and cooperate.
  • Suppliers will immediately cease trading with sub-suppliers that (potentially) have OECD Guidance risks.
  • Increase transparency in implementing this policy by publishing reports in case of requested by customers, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Finally, suppliers also require sub-suppliers to expand enforcement to comply with responsible supply chain policy.
Grievance Mechanism

Grievance about our policy or due diligence system can be received by e-mail or phone, but we strongly recommend that you report at ‘Report Online in Ethical Management’ on the ECOPRO Group website.