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Watch Assent In Depth: The Congo, Cobalt & Your Supply Chain
Follow sustainability expert Jamie Wallisch into artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC and dive deep into your supply chain risks. Learn why mineral sourcing due diligence is critical and how intermediary experts like Assent play a vital role in auditing and validating supplier claims.
From the Ground Up — Facing the Challenges of Upstream Validation in the DRC
Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM ET
Duration: 60 minutes
Dive into the complexities of addressing challenges and meeting expectations within 3TG supply chains in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This session, led by experts in the field, provides a tactical look at the realities of responsible sourcing on the ground. Mickaël Daudin from the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) will take you through the ITSCI’s approach to traceability and due diligence.
The session covers risk mitigation strategies when sourcing from high-risk and conflict-affected areas (CAHRAs), with concrete insights from the ITSCI Program. This is your chance to understand the critical need for rigorous data collection as well as the steps downstream companies can take to support upstream due diligence.
- Jared Connors: Director, Regulatory & Sustainability at Assent
- Noah Taetle: Sustainability Specialist at Assent
- Mickaël Daudin: ITSCI Programme Manager
Connecting the Upstream & Downstream Challenges
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM ET
Duration: 45 minutes
In this second session, we explore how the realities of upstream sourcing impact downstream operations. This webinar will highlight potential setbacks, evolving goals, and the critical need for transparency throughout the supply chain.
We’ll discuss why boycotting suppliers isn’t the solution and how supporting legitimate supply chain efforts is the way forward. The session covers why you can’t rely solely on smelter names or basic RMAP audits — companies must gather comprehensive Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry (RCOI) data to enhance visibility and data quality.
- Jared Connors: Director, Regulatory & Sustainability at Assent
- Noah Taetle: Sustainability Specialist at Assent
- Shae Buggs Trautwein: Sr. Manager, Sourcing Risk, Compliance & Security at Palo Alto Networks
