As a responsible member of the electronics industry, it is essential to ensure that our supply chain is free from conflict minerals. Conflict minerals, such as tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold, are sourced from regions where human rights violations and armed conflicts are prevalent. The use of these minerals in our products could potentially finance these conflicts and perpetuate human rights abuses. To ensure that we are not contributing to this issue, we need to comply with relevant regulations and implement effective conflict mineral compliance programs. This forum is dedicated to discussing the challenges, best practices, and innovations in conflict mineral compliance. As a starting point, we can discuss the steps involved in conflict mineral compliance. This could include identifying the minerals in our supply chain, mapping our supply chain, conducting due diligence on our suppliers, and reporting on our compliance efforts. We can also share our experiences and learn from each other. For instance, we can discuss the challenges we face in ensuring that our suppliers are also compliant with conflict mineral regulations. We can also share our successes and best practices in implementing effective conflict mineral compliance programs. Finally, we can also explore innovative solutions that could help us improve our compliance efforts. For example, we can discuss the role of technology in conflict mineral compliance, such as using blockchain to provide greater traceability and transparency in the supply chain. By sharing our experiences and insights, we can help each other achieve effective
conflict mineral compliance and make a positive impact on society and the environment. Let's start the conversation and work together towards a more responsible electronics industry.