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Reports expose widespread use of child labor in the Congo

Reports expose widespread use of child labor in the Congo | Supply chain News and trends | Scoop.it
In late February, Sky News aired an investigative report centered on the utilization of child labor in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The investigation shed light on a vastly complex apparatus of the most brutal forms of exploitation utilized to extract the Congo’s vast mineral wealth.

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EcoVadis's curator insight, March 27, 2017 11:52 AM

Yet another report showing child labour is still prevalent in Congo - How are you ensuring there in no child labour in your supply chain?

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Implementation of Conflict-Free Gold Standard is under way

Implementation of Conflict-Free Gold Standard is under way | Supply chain News and trends | Scoop.it
Global gold authority and industry body the World Gold Council (WGC) is pleased with the industry’s reception of its Conflict-Free Gold Standard (CFGS), which has been welcomed by various stakeholders – including WGC member companies...

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EcoVadis's curator insight, March 12, 2013 12:24 PM

We know the Conflict-free Gold Standard was released by the World Gold Council in October 2012. Of interest here is the current development of third party audit schemes and external-assurance services to ensure conformance with the standards in 2013.