JOINT POLICY BRIEF - Ensuring robust EU legislation on responsible mineral sourcing

The new European Parliament has a critical opportunity to strengthen legislation proposed by the European Commission and create responsible mineral supply chains for Europe. In its current form the Commission’s proposal, a voluntary scheme open to a limited number of companies, is weak and unfit for purpose. EurAc is calling on MEPs to amend the draft legislation so that it legally requires companies to check their supply chains and identify and mitigate risk – a process known as due diligence – in line with existing international standards. Companies should also be required to report publicly on their efforts.