-Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Policy ,
-1. Purpose ,
- his , -policy , -outlines , -Logitech's , -commitment , -to , -responsible , -sourcing , -of , -minerals, , -including , -3TG , -(tin, , -tantalum, , -tungsten, ,
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-and , -gold), , -cobalt, , -and , -mica, , -and , -defines , -the , -requirements , -for , -our , -operations , -and , -supply , -chain , -to , -ensure , -that , -these ,
-minerals are sourced in a way that respects human rights, supports responsible mining, and mitigates conflict risks. ,
-2. Scope ,
- his , -policy , -applies , -to , -all , -Logitech , -operations , -and , -facilities , -worldwide, , -as , -well , -as , -our , -business , -partners , -and , -direct , -(Tier , -1) ,
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-suppliers , -and , -their , -supply , -chains. , -We , -require , -our , -suppliers , -to , -comply , -with , -the , -standards , -outlined , -in , -this , -policy , -and ,
-integrate them into their operations and supply chains. ,
-3. Minerals of Concern ,
- ogitech , -is , -subject , -to , -Section , -1502 , -of , -the , -Dodd-Frank , -Wall , -Street , -Reform , -and , -Consumer , -Protection , -Act , -( the ,
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-Dodd-Frank , -Act ), , -which , -defines , -conflict , -minerals , -as , -cassiterite , -(tin), , -coltan , -(tantalum), , -wolframite , -(tungsten), , -and , -gold ,
-(or , -their , -derivatives) , -sourced , -from , -the , -Democratic , -Republic , -of , -Congo , -(DRC) , -or , -adjoining , -countries , -and , -used , -to , -fund ,
-conflict. These minerals are commonly referred to as 3TG. ,
I -n , -addition , -to , -3TG, , -our , -responsible , -minerals , -program , -also , -includes , -cobalt , -and , -mica, , -minerals , -that , -are , -known , -to ,
-potentially , -originate , -from , -conflict-affected , -and , -high-risk , -areas , -(CAHRAs). , -We , -are , -committed , -to , -ensuring , -that , -the ,
-sourcing , -of , -these , -minerals , -does , -not , -directly , -or , -indirectly , -support , -conflict , -or , -human , -rights , -abuses, , -while , -promoting ,
-responsible mining practices that support livelihoods. ,
-4. Standards we Uphold ,
- e , -uphold , -responsible , -sourcing , -standards , -set , -by , -the , -Responsible , -Business , -Alliance , -(RBA) , -and , -the , -Responsible ,
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-Minerals , -Initiative , -(RMI). , -Our , -program , -also , -complies , -with , -all , -relevant , -legal , -requirements , -and , -reflects , -international , -best ,
-practices, , -including , -the , -OECD , -Due , -Diligence , -Guidance , -for , -Responsible , -Supply , -Chains , -of , -Minerals , -from ,
-Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas ( OECD Guidance ). ,
- e , -actively , -monitor , -emerging , -regulations , -such , -as , -the , -European , -Conflict , -Minerals , -Regulations , -and , -other , -relevant ,
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-standards. , -While , -we , -do , -not , -import , -minerals , -or , -metals , -into , -the , -EU, , -we , -have , -implemented , -measures , -to , -align , -our , -program ,
-with the spirit of these regulations and to ensure continuous improvement in our mineral sourcing practices. ,
-Logitech Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Policy ,
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-5. Risk Management and Due Diligence ,
- o , -mitigate , -the , -risks , -associated , -with , -mineral , -sourcing, , -we , -engage , -with , -our , -suppliers , -to , -raise , -awareness , -of , -the , -potential ,
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-impacts , -of , -sourcing , -minerals , -from , -conflict-affected , -or , -high-risk , -areas. , -We , -communicate , -this , -policy , -through , -our , -website, ,
-our supply chain, and relevant supplier contracts. ,
- ach , -year, , -we , -assess , -our , -direct , -(Tier , -1) , -suppliers , -to , -identify , -materials , -and , -components , -that , -may , -contain , -3TG, , -cobalt, ,
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-and , -mica. , -We , -require , -suppliers , -to , -identify , -and , -disclose , -the , -smelters , -and , -refiners , -(SORs) , -in , -their , -supply , -chains, , -using ,
-tools like the RMI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT). ,
- e , -expect , -our , -suppliers , -to , -use , -SORs , -that , -participate , -in , -third-party , -audit , -programs , -such , -as , -RMAP, , -LBMA, , -and , -RJC , -and ,
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-are certified as conflict-free. We monitor progress to ensure that the number of certified SORs increases annually. ,
