Conflict Minerals
May 17, 2023 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
New Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) Released
Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) 1.2 now available to download
On May 12, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released an updated Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version: EMRT 1.2.
EMRT forms are used to facilitate the transfer of due diligence information on the presence of cobalt and mica in supply chains.
The EMRT form was developed by the RMI organization in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
Changes to EMRT 1.2 from the prior version include:
- Corrections to all reported bugs and errors
- Updates to Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List
Along with EMRT 1.2, RMI also released an EMRT Completion Guide. Both the new EMRT 1.2 form and the Completion Guide can be downloaded online.
RMI recommends using EMRT version 1.2 for current reporting year declarations. The next version of the EMRT is anticipated to be released in Spring 2024.
The first version of the EMRT form was launched in October 2021. RMI recommends using the EMRT form for cobalt and mica supplier reporting rather than the Cobalt Reporting Template (CRT) or Mica Reporting Template (MRT), both of which were phased out in March 2022.
GreenSoft Technology provides EMRT collection and conflict minerals compliance services
GreenSoft Technology helps companies manage Conflict Minerals compliance as part of our Conflict Minerals data services. We provide EMRT collection, validation, and review, as well as Conflict Mineral Reporting Template (CMRT) collection and Smelter or Refiner (SOR) Validation services.
For existing GreenSoft Technology customers, our data services team will prepare to start using EMRT 1.2 for data collection going forward. And our software development team will begin preparations to update our GreenData Manager (GDM) software Extended Minerals Module for EMRT 1.2.
Learn more about how our Data Services and software can help your company with EMRT collection and Conflict Minerals compliance by contacting us.