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RMI Downstream Assessment Program (DAP)

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)

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Overview

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) developed the Downstream Assessment Program to provide validation of the sourcing practices of companies that are not eligible for the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) as they do not meet the definition of a smelter or refiner. The program applies to Union importers, processors (excluding SORs), manufacturing/assembly and traders.

The Downstream Assessment Program allows facilities to provide validated information about their due diligence activities to their customers. It is designed to align with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas and meet the requirements of the European Union Conflict Minerals Regulation. The assessment is based on the company’s alignment with OECD Due Diligence Guidance.

About

Name
RMI Downstream Assessment Program
Owner(s)
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)
First Published
2016
Licensing Terms
Open Access
Number of Participants
100-500
Applicable Size of Entity
Agnostic/All

Governance

Scheme Holder Type
Standard Setting Organisation (SSO) – An organisation with the core purpose of developing, coordinating, revising, interpreting, or otherwise contributing to the usefulness of one or more industry standards.
Core Focus
Due diligence standard – A standard that sets expectations for a standard-holing organisation’s supply chain or business partner due diligence activities (the standard mandates the identification or mitigation of ESG risks).
Claim Type
Business practice performance