New standards expand due diligence toolkit for raw materials supply chain

The standards provide a common framework to assess ESG and occupational health and safety performance.

The suite of standards come from the US-based Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), an initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).

The set of indicators provide a framework for risk management, based on internationally recognised guidelines, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct.

The standards are also designed to support requirements outlined in new, mandatory, due-diligence regulations, including the EU Battery Regulation and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

These RMI standards help companies identify, assess and mitigate risks, remedy impacts, monitor and report on sustainability management systems, and enhance transparency and accountability within their supply chains.

Learn more about the new RMI standards and associated tools.