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OECD Handbook Environmental Due Diligence Mineral Supply Chains

Environmental Issues of Mineral and Metal Supply in a broader sustainability context

The minerals and metals industries, including the mining sector, have been associated with human rights violations and serious environmental impacts. How to address human rights violations and conflict related risks has been taken up broadly in due diligence guidance and company practice in mineral supply chains. Sector specific practical guidance on environmental issues is missing so far. read more

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