DRC Webinar Series

Responsible Sourcing in the DRC & Beyond: Ground-Level Insights & Corporate Impact

Understanding the origins of conflict minerals is crucial for ensuring ethical sourcing and compliance. Join our two-part webinar series for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and solutions at the heart of responsible minerals sourcing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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Overview

Watch Assent In Depth: The Congo, Cobalt & Your Supply Chain

Follow sustainability expert Jamie Wallisch into artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC and dive deep into your supply chain risks. Learn why mineral sourcing due diligence is critical and how intermediary experts like Assent play a vital role in auditing and validating supplier claims.

Webinar 1

From the Ground Up — Facing the Challenges of Upstream Validation in the DRC

Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM ET
Duration: 60 minutes

Dive into the complexities of upstream validation in the DRC. This session, led by experts in the field, provides a tactical look at the realities of responsible sourcing on the ground. Mickaël Daudin from ITSCI will take you through the traceability and due diligence system of ensuring material traceability

The session also won’t shy away from the challenges, including issues like counterfeit tags and the rise in high-risk smelters. This is your chance to understand the critical need for rigorous data collection and independent verification to maintain the integrity of the supply chain.

Featured Experts: 

  • Jared Connors: Director, Regulatory & Sustainability at Assent
  • Noah Taetle: Sustainability Specialist at Assent 
  • Mickaël Daudin: ITSCI Programme Manager
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Webinar 2

Connecting the Upstream & Downstream Challenges

Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM ET
Duration: 45 minutes

In this second session, we explore how the realities of upstream sourcing impact downstream operations. This webinar will highlight potential setbacks, evolving goals, and the critical need for transparency throughout the supply chain. 

We’ll discuss why boycotting suppliers isn’t the solution and how supporting legitimate supply chain efforts is the way forward. The session covers why you can’t rely solely on smelter names or basic RMAP audits — companies must gather comprehensive Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry (RCOI) data to enhance visibility and data quality.

Featured Experts: 

  • Jared Connors: Director, Regulatory & Sustainability at Assent
  • Noah Taetle: Sustainability Specialist at Assent
  • Shae Buggs Trautwein: Sr. Manager, Sourcing Risk, Compliance & Security at Palo Alto Networks
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Empower Your Supply Chain

Equip your suppliers with the knowledge they need to meet your compliance goals. Share this series with them to ensure they’re aligned with your responsible sourcing efforts.

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Empower Your Supply Chain

Equip your suppliers with the knowledge they need to meet your compliance goals. Share this series with them to ensure they’re aligned with your responsible sourcing efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain ground-level insights and connect them with your corporate impact strategies.

Choose Your Webinar or Join Both

  • Webinar 1: From Ground Up
  • Webinar 2: Connecting the Upstream & Downstream Challenges

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