The Copper Mark

New Partner | EWZ We are pleased to welcome ewz as the latest Partner of the Copper Mark! ewz is a service division of the Department of Public Utilities & Transport for the City of Zurich: producing and distributing energy, and providing telecommunications solutions. They are currently the most sustainable energy company in Switzerland and their vision is to allow Zurich to fully meet its energy demands with renewable energy. They are the first utility company to become a Partners of the Copper Mark and they reinforce this vision by supporting ESG responsibility all the way along the copper value chain - committing to show a preference to source metals from sites that have been awarded The Copper Mark, The Nickel Mark, The Molybdenum Mark and The Zinc Mark #thecoppermark #ewz #responsiblesourcing #renewable

Collaboration | ResponsibleSteel recognition ResponsibleSteel™ recognises the Copper Mark as an input material programme for Progress Levels 1 to 3 of their International Production Standard. The steel sector relies heavily on mined and processed minerals as an input to production processes. To help ensure that steel companies can increasingly source minerals from responsible suppliers, ResponsibleSteel recognises input material programmes that are well placed to credibly verify the ESG performance of suppliers.   The Copper Mark is the leading assurance framework for the responsible production of Copper, Molybdenum, Nickel, and Zinc, with the latter three being important contributors to the steel value chain.   The Copper Mark submitted a self-assessment of their Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA 3.0) in December 2023 for recognition against the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard. Following a public consultation and additional improvements, the Copper Mark is now a recognised programme for Progress Levels 1, 2 and 3 of Principle 3’s responsible sourcing requirements. It is the fourth programme to achieve recognition by ResponsibleSteel.   Annie Heaton, CEO of ResponsibleSteel commented, “A product’s sustainability goes far beyond the boundary of the site where it is produced. It’s imperative not only that steelmakers are operating responsibly but that they are also able to source input materials responsibly. That means seeking credible verification that the metals and ores they are buying come from mines subject to the same principles as they demonstrate with ResponsibleSteel. Recognising the Copper Mark as the fourth input programme under Principle 3 of our Production Standard will go a long way in supporting steelmakers looking to source zinc, molybdenum and nickel from suppliers complying with rigorous ESG standards, and we’re delighted to welcome them into the ResponsibleSteel ecosystem.”   “We welcome this recognition as it will help buyers of zinc, molybdenum and nickel materials on the journey towards Certified Steel. It marks another step in making the standards and assurance landscape collaborative and supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain”, said Michèle Brülhart, Executive Director at the Copper Mark. #thecoppermark #responsiblesteel #recognition #collaboration #continuousimprovement

Consolidate Mining Standard Initiative | Public Consultation The first explanatory webinar for the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) took place on the 23rd October. The recording and a written overview of the Q&A section are now available on the CMSI website. Access both resources by following the link in the comments of this post. We encourage everyone to continue engaging with the public consultation process for the CMSI which is active until the 16th December. #thecoppermark #CMSI #consolidation #responsiblesourcing

The Copper Mark | Case Studies Our participants have been sharing their stories: in several case studies, they highlight the commitment to transparency and continuous improvement that connects all who engage in the Copper Mark's assurance process. The case studies are now compiled in a report on our website, and will be updated as more participants share their experience. Please see the comments of this post for the link to the report on our website. #thecoppermark #casestudy #responsiblesourcing #energytransition

Congratulations to the International Zinc Association for leading this collaborative multi-metal display at Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)'s North America 45th Annual Meeting at the Metals Data Center booth. Collaboration is the best way to ensure responsible production across the value chains.  Thank you for displaying The Copper Mark, The Nickel Mark, The Molybdenum Mark and The Zinc Mark. #thecoppermark #thezincmark #thenickelmark #themolybdenumark

The Copper Mark and The Molybdenum Mark Awards | Cadia We are pleased to announce that Newmont Australia Cadia has been awarded both The Copper Mark and The Molybdenum Mark! Cadia is the first Newmont site to participate in the assurance programme and receive the awards. It is the largest underground mine in Australia and the second largest producer of Copper in the country. Now ~35% of Copper in Australia is produced at sites that have The Copper Mark. The Marks mean their customers can trust their copper and molybdenum is produced responsibly and highlights Cadia's commitment to support local communities. #thecoppermark #themolybdenummark #responsibleproduction

Seeking Applicants | Organisational Change Manager A reminder that the Copper Mark is looking for an Organisational Change Manager to join our team! The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing a transition plan for the organisation as it moves through consolidation and the transition to a full value chain approach. Follow the link in the comments of this post to find out more and apply... #thecoppermark #hiring #changemanager

ERG's site Metalkol in the Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a Letter of Commitment and started working in our assurance process. This site reprocesses tailings and is the first of its kind to join us.  It is exciting that our assurance framework is recognized by actors along the value chain of copper and is being implemented by different types of sites that responsibly produce, source or recycle metals.

Seeking Applicants | Director of Value Chain A reminder that the Copper Mark is looking for a Director of Value Chain to join our team! The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing a value chain strategy and business model bringing with them extensive experience of business development and supply chain management & due diligence in the minerals and metals sector. Follow the link in the comments of this post to find out more and apply... #thecoppermark #hiring #valuechain

Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) | Webinar 23 October Following the launch of public consultation for the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) earlier this week, the 4 partners of the CMSI are hosting the first public information webinar on 23 October 2024 to go through all 4 documents that are under consultation: presenting key features, and answering any questions. 23 October 2024 at 08:00 BST and 16:00 BST - go to the comments for the registration link. #thecoppermark