【Antwerp, Bel】The Business of Blood Diamonds: Why the Kremlin Still Profits from Gems
Editor’s NoteThis article explores Antwerp’s pivotal role in the global diamond trade, detailing how the city handles a dominant share of both rough…
Conflict Minerals
【德国】Golden Supply Chain with Weak Links
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the extreme complexity and opacity of the global gold supply chain, which spans multiple jurisdictions with…
【Antwerp, Bel】Europe Still Imports Diamonds from Russia
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the continued flow of Russian diamonds into European markets, specifically through the Antwerp trading hub,…
【Geneva, Swit】How Luxury Conglomerates Aim to Avoid Blood on Diamonds and Emeralds
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the persistent challenges luxury groups face in achieving full supply chain transparency, particularly regarding…
【Zoom in ESG ⑳】Companies Managing ESG in Their Supply Chains
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a 2019 lawsuit filed against several major technology and automotive companies concerning their supply chains….
【European Uni】Conflict Minerals: Europe Now Responsible
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines new EU regulations requiring importers of key minerals to conduct supply chain due diligence, aiming to improve…
【South Korea】LG Chem “Excludes Use of Four Major Minerals from Conflict Regions like Congo”
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights LG Chem’s publication of its 2017 Sustainability Management Report, which details the company’s commitment to…
【Central Afri】The European Union Fights Against Blood Minerals
Editor’s NoteThis landmark ruling by the European Union’s General Court marks a significant legal precedent in the fight against conflict diamonds….
【Democratic R】EU to Soon Implement New Regulation to Better Control ‘Conflict Minerals’ Imports
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the EU’s newly approved binding regulations on “conflict minerals,” requiring importers to ensure their supply…
【Brussels, Be】European Union Reaches Agreement to Regulate ‘Conflict Minerals’ Trade
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a new EU agreement to regulate the import of conflict minerals, a significant step toward curbing the financing…