Survey and results of high-risk minerals use｜Responsible Procurement of Minerals
Investigation of High-Risk Minerals' Origin Countries and Smelters (FY2022-FY2023)
We request relevant suppliers to investigate the countries of origin and smelters of high-risk minerals using the industry-standard RMI (Responsible Minerals Initiative) Conflict Mineral Response Template (CMRT) and the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT), to identify and assess risks.
The table below shows the results of the survey of compliant smelters at the Ono Works of the Energy Division in FY2022 and FY2023. In the 2023 3TG survey results, we identified 342 smelters recognized by the RMI, of which 158 were confirmed to have obtained RMAP certification (as of September 2024).
Based on supplier responses, we will request suppliers to transition to certified smelters and avoid using high-risk smelters. Our goal is to continuously improve the ratio of certified smelters.
Although the results were compiled only for this work site, they will be expanded to include other work sites in the future to advance responsible mineral sourcing. Regarding the investigation method, we conducted conflict mineral investigations in accordance with RMI procedures in both FY2022 and FY2023, achieving a 100％ completion rate. The results of the smelter investigation for FY2023 are being prepared.
| FY2022 | FY2023 | |||
| Activities | Goal | Result | Goal | Result |
| Implementation of Responsible Minerals Survey According to RMI Procedures | 100％ | 100％ | 100％ | 100％ |
3TG Survey Results
| FY2022 | FY2023 | |||||
| Total | Total | Tantalum | Tin | Tungsten | Gold | |
| Number of Identified Smelters | 199 | 342 | 0 | 136 | 3 | 203 |
| Number of Smelters with RMAP Certification *1 | 133 | 158 | 0 | 67 | 2 | 89 |
| Ratio/Performance of Smelters with RMAP Certification | 67％ | 46％ | 0％ | 49％ | 67％ | 44％ |
Cobalt, Mica Survey Results
| FY2022 | FY2023 | |||||
| Total | Cobalt | Mica | Total | Cobalt | Mica | |
| Number of Identified Smelters | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Number of Smelters with RMAP Certification *1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ratio/Performance of Smelters with RMAP Certification | 50％ | 50％ | - | 33％ | 50％ | 0％ |
*1 Smelters certified by the RMI's Responsible Minerals Assurance Program(RMAP)
※Target Plant: Ono Plant, Energy Business Division
※Target Period: FY2022 to FY2023
※Refer to the RMI-certified smelter list as of July 25, 2024.
・The identified smelters are distributed across various countries globally. The results indicate that Asia and North America are the predominant sourcing regions.
