Conflict Minerals Resources for the Electronics Industry

Below you will find an array of resources and tools that may help your company move in a positive direction towards compliance. While a final conflict minerals regulation has not been published, the electronics industry is rapidly implementing compliance measures to ensure expeditious compliance once a final regulation is published. Should you have any questions or need further information please contact Fern Abrams, IPC Director, Government Relations and Environmental Policy at +1 703-522-0225.

Resources

Template Letters

These letters are offered as a starting point in communicating with your customers and suppliers regarding conflict minerals.

Note: These letters do not constitute IPC Policy and are offered only as a sample.

Dear Supplier Letter
This sample letter is intended for companies directly impacted by the conflict minerals regulation to send to their direct suppliers. The letter provides a brief description of the expected reporting requirements and encourages the supplier to begin implementing necessary compliance measures. You are encouraged to modify the letter to adequately reflect your company's position on conflict minerals.

Dear Customer Letter
This sample letter is intended for suppliers that have received inquiries from their customers on their conflict minerals compliance efforts. This letter assures the customer that all possible steps are being taken at this point in time and more information will be provided once a final regulation is published. You are encouraged to modify the letter to adequately reflect your company's conflict minerals compliance efforts.

• OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas
• IPC E-30 Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Committee – this committee is developing a conflict minerals due diligence document for the electronics industry. If you are interested in participating in the development of this document please contact Stephanie Castorina, IPC, Manager, Environmental Programs at +1 703-522-0225.

IPC Data Exchange Standard
The IPC 2-18h Conflict Minerals Data Exchange Committee is developing a data exchange standard for conflict minerals. This standard will be part of the IPC-175x family of data exchange standards based on an XML schema. If you are interested in participating in developing this standard please contact Stephanie Castorina, IPC, Manager, Environmental Programs at +1 703-522-0225.

One-page Issue Brief

Links

• IPC Conflict Minerals
• Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC)
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Website
• State Department Statement on Conflict Minerals

Other

• Proposed Phase-in Concept
• Senate Banking Committee Letter to the SEC
• House of Representatives Financial Services Committee letter to the SEC
• Small Business Administration Letter to the SEC
• University of Tulane Economic Analysis of SEC's proposed Conflict Minerals Regulation