Responsible minerals

“Conflict minerals,” as defined by the EU and US legislation, tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (so called 3TGs) or their derivatives; these have been linked with the funding of killings, violence, rape, and other human rights abuses in Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other adjoining countries (Sudan, Central African Republic, Uganda, Angola, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Zambia).

While Knorr-Bremse is not a direct importer of conflict minerals, our objective is to address the concerns related to Conflict Minerals in line with the EU Regulation 2017/821 and international standards.

Knorr-Bremse has therefore developed its due diligence measures and policy in accordance with the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs). Knorr-Bremse participates in industry groups such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). We create transparency in the procurement process using the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) for Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten and Gold and the Emerging Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) for Cobalt and Mica..

Our expectations towards Suppliers:

• Provide SOR (Smelter or Refiner) sourcing information for relevant minerals, upon request, using CMRT and EMRT
• Source from conformant or active SORs, that have been validated through third party accredited audits such as: RMAP, LBMA, RJC or TI-CMC
• Cascade requirements to upstream suppliers
• Create a policy for responsible mineral sourcing consistent with OECD Guidance
• Adhere to Knorr-Bremse ‘s Supplier Code of Conduct

Download EU Regulation: L_2017130EN.01000101.xml (europa.eu)