Learn about our open-source, public tools for supply chain operators and other stakeholders to report information on the local context of mining and mineral trade in compliance with the OECD framework.
2. Open-source, public tools for upstream supply chain
operators and other stakeholders to report information
on the local context of mining and mineral trade in
compliance with the OECD framework
ADD
3. RATIONALE | Improve Upstream Reporting
Support alignment of upstreamdue diligence practices with international / downstreamexpectations
Demand from operators themselves
Some CAHRAs not covered by an upstream due diligence program
Rising expectations in lower-risk countries
Other minerals
Concerns expressed by other stakeholders
Inconsistent due diligence reporting by upstream companies / operators, leading
to a lack of trust / disengagement
Upstream due diligence silos tend to generate confusion
Maturity of other supply chain tools
Code of Risk-mitigation for ASM engaging in Formal Trade (CRAFT)
OECD Alignment Methodology
Midstream audit programs operating at scale
4. An open, standardized due diligence reporting framework
Upstreamoperators and independent monitorsare provided with open compliance instructions
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE COMPILATION GUIDELINES DUE DILIGENCE
REPORTING
STRUCTURED DATA
DATA BENEFICIATION
5. Supply Chain Identification
Midstream Audit
Programs
Auxiliary Information Sources
ADD
Component 1
(OECD Step 1)
ADD
Component 2
(OECD Steps 2, 3)
ADD
Component 3
(OECD Steps 4, 5)
Policy & Internal Systems
Supply Chain Integrity Systems
Proof of Risk
Readiness
Business Partner Engagement
Baseline Risks
Chain of Custody Tracking
Proof of Risk
Management
Risk Mitigation
Incidents, Events, Grievances
Other Risk Management
Frameworks
Proof of
Compliant
Reporting
ALL
SELLER
Grievance Mechanism
AIS
ALL
SELLER
SELLER
Risk Score
SELLER
SELLER
SELLER
SELLER
AIS
AIS
Autonomous Due Diligence Protocol
A toolkit for mining and mineral trade actors to demonstrate compliance with the OECD due diligence framework
Compliance Objectives
6. BENEFIT | Addressing current limitations
Accountability
Redirect ownership of OECD-based expectations towards supply chain participants
themselves
Other local and international stakeholders are also equipped with standardized
channels for grievances and independent reporting.
Scalability
Guide local efforts to respond to newly identified supply chain challenges Applicability
across various geographies / mineral chains
Sustainability
Minimization of costs associated with due diligence to facilitate long-term funding
Value associated with upstream due diligence can also be better allocated
7. BENEFIT | Global alignment
Diffusion of OECD-based due diligence standards across a wide range of mineral supply chains
Beyond conflict
Beyond ASM
Beyond Central Africa
8. NEXT STEPS | Stakeholder Engagement
Standard-Aligned Templates
Continue development of standard reporting templates and guidance documents
Support integration into existing initiatives (midstream)
Ensure compatibility with upstream due diligence efforts
Downstream Consultation
Consider expansion of information reporting beyond current compliance framework
Sponsorship, leadership and custody of the ADD Protocol
Integration into DLT-supported efforts (end-to-end DD)
Harmonized Reporting / Active Projects
Code of Risk-mitigation for ASM engaging in Formal Trade (CRAFT)
OECD Alignment Methodology
Midstream audit programs