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Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)

To assist businesses in meeting US regulations, particularly those pertaining to Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, Global PCCS provides conflict mineral planning, consulting, and auditing services. Even private businesses that are not directly affected by the SEC's Final Rule are affected because its registrants, or customers, frequently demand that they set up conflict minerals compliance plans and disclose information about these minerals in their supply chains.

Conflict minerals" are specific materials and their derivatives. These include:

  • Columbite-tantalite (coltan):The ore for tantalum, used in electronic components (like mobile phones, computers) and jet engine alloys.
  • Cassiterite:The ore for tin, used in alloys, tin plating, and solder for electronics.
  • Gold:Used in jewelry, electronic, communication, and aerospace equipment for its conductivity and corrosion resistance.
  • Wolframite:The ore for tungsten, used in metal wires, electrodes, and contacts for lighting, electronics, and heating.
  • Any other mineral:Or its derivatives, determined by the U.S. Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) countries.

CMRT Services

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Strategy and regulatory compliance assessments

We help you understand conflict minerals regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank Act) and assess your current practices to develop an effective compliance strategy.

Program and procedure development

This involves establishing internal policies, processes, and controls to manage conflict minerals due diligence efficiently.

Product, supplier and material screening

We assist in identifying which of your products, suppliers, and materials are within the scope of conflict minerals regulations.

Prioritization criteria

We help define criteria to prioritize your due diligence efforts, focusing on high-risk suppliers or materials to optimize resource allocation.

Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry (RCOI) processes

This service guides you through the mandatory inquiry process to determine the origin of 3TG (Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten, Gold) minerals in your supply chain.

Due Diligence processes

We help implement robust due diligence frameworks, including risk assessments and mitigation plans, as required by conflict minerals regulations.

Conflict minerals process workflow mapping/overlays with corporate enterprise- wide systems, such as Oracle's Agile

This service integrates your conflict minerals compliance processes directly into your existing enterprise software (like PLM or ERP) for seamless data flow and management.

Ongoing third-party advisory support, oversight and document reviews

We provide continuous expert advice, monitor your compliance program, and review documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.

Training program delivery and material development

We develop and deliver tailored training programs to educate your internal teams on conflict minerals regulations and your company's compliance procedures.

Conflict Minerals Report (CMR) audits, preparation/planning and simulated audits

We assist with preparing and planning your annual Conflict Minerals Report (CMRT), conduct internal audits, and perform simulated audits to ensure readiness for external verification.

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CMRT Performance Metrics by GPCCS GPCCS

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Number of CMRTs completed/submitted

Global PCCS has completed and submitted more than 25,000 CMRTs for our clients annually, ensuring their compliance with global conflict minerals regulations.

02

Percentage of supplier engagement/response rate

Our CMRT services achieved a 98% supplier response rate for our clients' conflict minerals inquiries, significantly improving supply chain data visibility.

03

Percentage of 3TG minerals identified as "DRC Conflict-Free

Through our rigorous due diligence, we helped clients identify that over 85% of their 3TG minerals were sourced as 'DRC Conflict-Free,' enhancing their ethical sourcing profile.

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Time saved for clients in the CMRT process

By leveraging our CMRT expertise, clients typically saved an average of 200-300 hours per annual reporting cycle, allowing their internal teams to focus on core business functions.

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Accuracy rate of CMRT data

Our CMRT service maintains a 99% data accuracy rate, ensuring our clients' reports are robust and withstand scrutiny during audits.

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