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Conflict Minerals Survey: About CMRT
Denka Electron Co., Ltd. Conflict Minerals Survey Response Documents
◆We will issue the latest version of the CMRT, so please contact us.
*The following is an explanatory article regarding the regulations on Dechlorane Plus.
What are conflict minerals?
Some metal materials used in electronic devices may contain minerals that are used to fund armed groups. These are known as "Conflict Minerals," and companies are required to investigate and disclose their use.
Conclusion: Conflict minerals investigations are an important initiative for fulfilling social responsibility in the supply chain.
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, enacted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requires companies to disclose whether they use the following four types of minerals and their procurement routes.
Target minerals (called 3TG)
| Mineral Name | Main uses | Examples of regions of origin |
|---|---|---|
| Tantalum (Ta) | Capacitors, smartphones | Countries surrounding the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Tin (Sn) | Soldering, plating | Southeast Asia, Africa |
| Tungsten (W) | Vibration motors, tools | Africa, Asia |
| Gold (Au) | Contacts, connectors | Around the world (including conflict areas) |
How to conduct the investigation and its importance
Companies are asked to disclose the use of these minerals and smelter information from their suppliers using the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT).
We also conduct investigations based on information from our suppliers and provide information to our customers as necessary.
Directly linked to corporate credibility and CSR (corporate social responsibility)
Demonstrating that conflict minerals are not used or are sourced through appropriate channels is
This contributes to improved reliability by:
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Continued business with overseas customers
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Improved corporate image
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Contributing to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
summary
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Conflict minerals are minerals that may be a source of funding for armed groups.
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Tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold (3TG) are included
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An investigation by the CMRT and disclosure of information are required
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CSR and initiatives directly linked to improving corporate value
We are actively involved in conflict mineral investigations to increase the safety, security, and transparency of our products.
If you have any requests or questions regarding the survey, please feel free to contact us.
