Assurance is the process by which the Copper Mark ensures that the claims made by participants are credible and trustworthy.
Assurance Process
The Copper Mark seeks to implement a comprehensive assurance process that is recognized by stakeholders as credible, incorporates best international practice, and aligns with the following five principles:
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Pragmatic
The assurance process is achievable, implementable and fit-for-purpose. It enables participants to use documented evidence as a significant contribution to the assessment.
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Inclusive
The assurance process is accessible to all Copper Producers, smelters and refiners at whatever stage along their journey to responsible production and to all sizes of operations.
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Recognition
The assurance process recognizes existing standards systems, reporting frameworks, certifications or externally assured management to avoid redundancy and to promote the use of these initiatives.
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Progressive
The assurance process acknowledges that a period of implementation is required to achieve full conformance with the Copper Mark criteria for responsible production (the Copper Mark Criteria).
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Continuous improvement
The Copper Mark monitors overall progress in improvements against the Copper Mark Criteria through annual review of implementation of improvement actions.
