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Cobalt Industry Responsible Assessment Framework (CIRAF)

Cobalt Institute

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Overview

The Cobalt Institute is a trade association composed of producers, users, recyclers, and traders of cobalt. The organisation promotes the sustainable and responsible production and use of cobalt. The Cobalt Industry Responsible Assessment Framework (CIRAF) is a management tool, rather than a standard or certification scheme. It allows participants to demonstrate that they are aligned with global good practice on responsible production and sourcing of cobalt, through annual public reporting. It strengthens the ability of cobalt producers and buyers to assess, mitigate, and report on responsible production and sourcing risks in their operations and supply chain, including through due diligence

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About

Name
Cobalt Industry Responsible Assessment Framework (CIRAF)
Owner(s)
Cobalt Institute
First Published
2019
Licensing Terms
Membership
Number of Participants
50-100
Applicable Size of Entity
Agnostic/All

Governance

Scheme Holder Type
Industry Organisation – An organisation, association or membership representing and with a mandate for improving the services provided by an industry, its public standing, and including the industry’s sustainability performance.
Core Focus
Operating standard – A standard that sets expectations for the sustainability performance of a standard-holding organisation’s own operation
Claim Type
Business practice performance