establishing a strong conflict minerals compliance program with assent

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Establishing a Strong Conflict Minerals Compliance Program with Assent

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Agenda

Introduction

Best Practices

Product Demonstration

Questions

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Assent Product SuitesOur Market Leading Platform

Ethical Sourcing

Materials Management

Supplier Information Management

InspectionsConfigurable Surveys & Declarable Substance

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Today’s Presenter

Seth DesjardinsAssent ComplianceProduct Specialist







Feature PresentationEstablishing a Strong Conflict Minerals Compliance Program with Assent







What are Conflict Minerals?

⬥ 3TGs ■ Tin■ Tungsten■ Tantalum■ Gold

⬥ Originate from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the surrounding region

⬥ Companies must perform due diligence to

ensure they are sourced in an ethical manner

⬥ Companies must comply with Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act







What is the CMRT?

Conflict Minerals Reporting Template

⬥ Helps companies perform their due diligence

⬥ Discloses smelter information in their supply chain

⬥ Should be using version 4.10 by the CFSI







Best Practices

Centralization & Consistency

Training & Education

Clear Communication







Common Mistakes

No Smelter Information on CMRT

Missing Information on the CMRT

Conflicting Information

Using the Wrong CMRT Version

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Valid: It has been verified as a smelter/refiner by a third-party such as the CFSI, or independently by Assent.

Invalid: It has been confirmed not to be a 3TG smelter/refiner.

Undetermined: It is a new entry that is not confirmed as Valid or Invalid. These profiles require further investigation via our research and outreach program. The conclusion of this process is the candidate smelter being labeled Valid or Invalid.

When a candidate smelter entry is received from an industry organization or by supplier submission on a CMRT, the first step is to cross-reference the incoming data against existing profiles in the Assent Database for a match based on indicators such as: unique smelter ID (CID#), metal, facility location and name.

If a match is found in the database, the duplicate information is merged into one accurate profile.

If no matching profile exists, one is created and populated with information gathered by the Smelter Team. The profile is then analyzed and assigned a status of Valid, Invalid or Undetermined.

The Assent Smelter Program: Validation Process

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Demo Time!

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ScenarioA supplier submits compliance data in response to one of your requests.

Why Is This Important?

■ Supplier data is the backbone of any compliance program■ The method by which you accept data in your system needs

to be intelligent and easy to use in order to increase completion percentages, accuracy and eliminate any supplier frustration

How Can Assent Help?Assent’s world-class Supplier Portal is easy to use and provides an extensive range of support options.

Use Case #1: CMRT is Submitted by a Supplier







ScenarioA supplier has submitted compliance data through the Supplier Portal and you want to view the impact.


■ All activity is in one central location■ Reviewing supplier submissions is key to understanding your

own products

How Can Assent Help?We provide you with visibility into the pathways of your data in an accessible and easy to navigate format.

Use Case #2: View Submission in ACM







ScenarioYou viewed the data in the system and now want to generate a report on that data.


■ The data provided by your suppliers is what defines your products

■ The ability to generate a report allows you to review the state of your suppliers

How Can Assent Help?You can generate a wide variety of reports covering all possible statuses that would be derived from a CMRT submission.

Use Case #3: Report on Submission Data







ScenarioThe enforcement body or your customer has requested a CMRT from you.


■ The status of your product is a communication of your suppliers’ provided data

■ The data you collected matters!

How Can Assent Help?With the click of a button, you can generate a CMRT submission at the product or company level that is an aggregate of your company’s supply chain.

Use Case #4: Generate a CMRT







Summary







Q&A Discussion

Questions?







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