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Introducing Michèle Brülhart, Executive Director of the Copper Mark

November 18, 2019

The International Copper Association (ICA) is pleased to announce Michèle as the first Executive Director of the Copper Mark. With over 10 years of experience working on the design, implementation and independent assessment of sustainability standards, Brülhart has evaluated and assisted companies at every level of the supply chain—from raw material to end product—and across […]

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RMI and ICA Partner to Advance Responsible Copper Production and Trade

August 20, 2019

ALEXANDRIA, Va. and WASHINGTON, D.C., August 20, 2019 —The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), on behalf of its Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), and the International Copper Association, Ltd. (ICA), have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly advance the responsible production and trade of copper. The RMI and ICA aim to harmonize expectations for responsible practices […]

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LME: THE RESPONSIBLE SOURCING PROPOSAL MUST BE “EFFECTIVE AND FAIR”

June 4, 2019

Georgina Hallett, who leads the work in responsible sourcing of the London Metal Exchange (LME), says the LME is not seeking to create its own standard or certification system, but rather to use the existing work to ensure that companies comply with the LME guidelines. Copper Mark could be among the certifications considered. Continue Reading […]

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The Copper Mark – Ensuring Responsible Production

May 28, 2019

The Members of the International Copper Association (ICA) are proud to introduce the Copper Mark—a new assurance system for responsible copper production. Goals of the Program Designed for and in participation with the copper industry, the Copper Mark aims to demonstrate and improve the industry’s contribution to sustainable development over time by assessing the performance […]

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