News and updates from the Responsible Business Alliance.
Conflict-Free Sources for All Four Conflict Minerals Now Identified
Jan 30, 2014
In a landmark achievement in the fight against conflict minerals, the leading industry initiative on conflict minerals, the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI), has validated conflict-free smelters or refiners of all four conflict minerals for the first time in the initiative’s five-year history.
EICC Announces Creation of Brad Bennett Award for Major Contributions to EICC Progress
Jan 21, 2014
Over the past 10 years, EICC member representatives have donated countless hours to help grow and develop our coalition. In recognition of their contributions, we are pleased to announce the Brad Bennett Award for major contributions toward EICC progress.
Leading Industry Initiative on Conflict Minerals Calls On More Companies to Join the Effort
Jan 15, 2014
As the leading industry initiative on conflict minerals, the Conflict- Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI) calls on more companies to join the effort to become conflict-free by becoming CFSI members.
EICC Holiday Newsletter 2013
Dec 19, 2013
Updates from the EICC in our quarterly special newsletter.
Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative and Tungsten Industry Conflict Minerals Council Launch Collaboration
Nov 26, 2013
A new collaboration between the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI) and the Tungsten Industry Conflict Minerals Council (TI-CMC) makes it easier for companies to source conflict-free tungsten.
EICC® Releases Fifth Annual Report
Sep 30, 2013
The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition® (EICC®) today released its fifth annual report, reflecting on its progress on programs designed to help its member companies improve social and environmental conditions in their own operations and those of their supply chains.
Industry, Government, Civil Society Address Conflict Minerals Issues at the 12th Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative Workshop
Sep 18, 2013
Bringing together nearly 200 representatives from global industry, government and civil society to discuss and debate current resources and future challenges on conflict minerals in the supply chain, the 12th Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative Workshop concluded Thursday evening in Washington, D.C.
CFSI Hosts Eleventh Conflict-Free Minerals Supply Chain Workshop
Jun 17, 2013
The Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI) held its eleventh Conflict-Free Minerals Supply Chain Workshop on 8 and 9 May in Hong Kong.
EICC® and GeSI Launch Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative
Apr 30, 2013
The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition® (EICC®) and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) are pleased to announce the launch of the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI).
EICC Names Robert Lederer First Executive Director
Feb 04, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition® (EICC®) announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Lederer, Jr. as the organization’s first Executive Director. In this position, Lederer will provide strategic leadership, have oversight to the EICC’s initiatives, and manage the operations
GeSI and the EICC® Release Version 2.0 of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
Dec 07, 2012
The Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition® (EICC®) are pleased to announce Version 2.0 of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (Template), developed to facilitate disclosure and the communication of information regarding smelters and refiners that provide material to a company’s supply chain.
GeSI & EICC Host Tenth Conflict-Free Minerals Supply Chain Workshop in Brussels
Oct 11, 2012
The Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition® (EICC®) held their tenth Conflict-Free Minerals Supply Chain Workshop on 17 and 18 September in Brussels.
