Siemens Statement on mineral responsible sourcing

Where necessary, we work with suppliers to remediate risks and perform additional due diligence so that we can continue to source responsibly, building on established management processes.

We identify smelters operating within our supply chain. Therefore, we work closely with the “Responsible Minerals Initiative” (RMI). When seeking information from our suppliers we make use of the RMI’s “Conflict Minerals Reporting Template” (CMRT) and notify our RMI partners of the smelters identified. The initiative then checks whether the smelters identified are certified. In each case the results are communicated via the RMI website.

The concerted approach and the certification of smelters and refiners will boost the demand for conflict-free raw materials and increase transparency in the entire supply chain.

The company thus guarantees a uniform and enterprise-wide duty of care within the supply chain. Our approach is aligned with the risk-based requirements of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, which also sets the standard for national and international regulations, for example in the USA and the European Union.

Siemens is an active member of the “Responsible Minerals Initiative” and encourages any as yet uncertified smelters to take part in audit programs, supporting them on the path toward the final audit and certification.