A GHGm report, “Social and Environmental Responsibility in Metals Supply to the Electronic Industry,” has been published by two electronic industry associations.
The study considers the supply and use of metals by the electronics industry, looking at understanding of the sources, the
supply chain and the social and environmental circumstances around how metals are mined, processed and recycled. Tin, cobalt, palladium, gold, copper and aluminum are specifically considered.
The research was commissioned by the EICC and the GeSI supply chain working group, which is looking at improving working conditions in the global electronics supply chain.
Copies of the report are available through both:
- the Global e-Sustainability Initiative, on the GeSI website under supply chain and
- the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition on the EICC website under resources