As companies prepare their first reports on conflict minerals for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), many are apprehensive about whether they will be able to say their products are “conflict-free.” Fearing public backlash, they may consider ensuring that their supply chains avoid the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or Great Lakes Region entirely. Although understandable, that’s not the best approach.
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