Tin Producers Start Reporting to ITA Code of Conduct
The use of a single industry Code will allow consumers and investors to be well informed and confident in the use of harmonised and comparable reporting standards.
SEATTLE (ITRI.CO.UK): Tin producers have started reporting against the industry Code of Conduct developed by the International Tin Association (ITA). These company reports highlight the activities of leading members of the tin industry which contribute to matters such as good governance, environmental performance, health and safety, community relations and protection of human rights.
These unique and informative reports are aligned with the needs of tin users and key stakeholders to understand how tin is responsibly produced, and where improvements are continually being made. The use of a single industry Code will allow consumers and investors to be well informed and confident in the use of harmonised and comparable reporting standards.
The scope of the Code encompasses a wide range of expectations to international standards while remaining relevant and accessible to any tin mining or smelting operation by allowing for progressive improvement. The reports are generated through a review by an independent external assessor to provide an accurate picture of company activity, whether informal, conforming or already verified by third party audit.
Kay Nimmo, Manager of Sustainability at ITA commented; “The tin production industry has been at the forefront of the responsible sourcing movement for many years, leading the development of effective industry programmes to address new expectations. We are excited to begin publication of the Code reports as another important and unique step forward for our members to demonstrate their continued and proactive commitment to positive change.”
Courtesy: www. itri.co.uk