SUPPLY CHAIN
semi fabricators – everyone who produces a copper product . We are piloting this at the moment with 18 sites and gathering feedback , and also looking to launch the Chain of Custody ( CoC ) standard , linking responsible producers to the products themselves , enabling full traceability throughout the supply chain so customers are able to obtain a certified piece of copper .”
She says most companies spend a good period of time preparing to meet the criteria before applying to the Copper Mark , undertaking gap analysis and understanding the compliance required .
“ Generally , there is a lot of attention on climate action , both in terms of decarbonisation and physical impact on operations , and around water and waste management , and tailings ,” she says .
“GENERALLY , THERE IS A LOT OF ATTENTION ON CLIMATE ACTION , BOTH IN TERMS OF DECARBONISATION AND PHYSICAL IMPACT ON OPERATIONS ”
MICHÈLE BRÜLHART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR , COPPER MARK
62 May 2022