4 Tips for Auditing an Ethical Supply Chain
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how ethical supply chains have evolved from a compliance issue to a competitive advantage, particularly within the…
Corporate Accountability
【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…
【London, UK】Jewelry Companies’ Sourcing Shows Improvement but Remains Insufficient
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights ongoing concerns in the jewelry industry’s supply chains. While progress in responsible sourcing is noted,…
【Africa】The Kimberley Process certifies ‘conflict-free’ diamonds, but is it acceptable to ignore the violence miners face?
Editor’s NoteThis article contains disturbing accounts of violence against miners in some African diamond operations. While the Kimberley Process…
【Belgium】Trade in ‘Blood Diamonds’: Belgium’s Responsibility Under Scrutiny Again
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical report from Justice and Peace, a Belgian NGO, which reiterates Belgium’s significant role in the…
【Nthoro, Cabo】In Northeastern Mozambique, Nthoro and the Curse of Rubies
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the stark reality of Nthoro, a Mozambican village whose discovery of rubies has brought not prosperity, but a…
【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…
【Madrid, Spai】Europe Loosens Its Fight Against ‘Blood Minerals’
Editor’s NoteThis week, we examine the progress of Europe’s promised regulations to curb “conflict minerals” and investigate the persistent issue of…