Responsible Materials

Ensure your company meets new requirements and expectations for raw materials used in automotive components and applications.

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For many years, governments in the U.S., European Union, and beyond have required companies including automakers and suppliers to report their use of “conflict minerals,” specifically tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold. The concern is that the extraction and trade of these materials can contribute to abuse, corruption, and violence in unstable regions. Over time, industry leaders like AIAG have collaborated to help our members comply with these requirements and champion similar efforts around other high-risk materials. Our aim is a clear, comprehensive approach to responsible material sourcing.

Responsible Materials Toolkit

Global Minerals Overview
Gain a comprehensive view of mineral sourcing worldwide, including key trends, risks, and industry practices that shape responsible supply chains.
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Conflict Minerals
Get guides and resources for reporting tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG minerals) often mined in conditions of armed conflict.
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Other Materials
Understand the industry-endorsed improvements, monitoring, and risk mitigation around problematic materials including cobalt, mica and more.
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Legislation
Familiarize your team with U.S. and European Union legislation regulating the use of minerals from conflict-affected or high-risk communities.
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Due Diligence
Access reporting templates, training, and more resources available from the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, Responsible Minerals Initiative, and AIAG teams delving into responsible sourcing.
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Industry Collaboration
Join the AIAG work groups taking on responsible materials issues and shaping related guidelines, standards, and documents for our industry.
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    Industry Reporting Templates
    The AIAG Responsible Materials Work Group develops common tools and resources to improve industry reporting efficiency and effectiveness. Since 2011, AIAG has contributed to minerals reporting templates and launched web-based data management to track conflict minerals. In partnership with the Responsible Minerals Initiative, AIAG continues to enhance templates for conflict minerals, cobalt, mica, and other minerals. Key tools include the CMRT, EMRT, and AMRT—free, standardized templates that streamline supply chain due diligence and reporting.
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    Today’s obstacles become tomorrow’s opportunities. AIAG invites OEMs and suppliers of all sizes to share ideas and influence the standards that propel the global automotive industry forward. 
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