Potron and its subsidiaries adhere to international conventions and industry initiatives such as the United Nations Global Compact, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). We respect human rights and the environment, and strive to ensure that all raw materials for our products are sourced responsibly. The company has established a "Conflict Minerals Control Procedure", which sets clear requirements for suppliers regarding mineral mining, transportation, handling, trading, processing, smelting, and export.

The company will not tolerate any activities that may exacerbate conflict, cause severe environmental degradation, or violate human rights. Nor will it profit from or provide assistance for such activities in any way. It prohibits any human rights abuses associated with mineral mining, transportation, or trade. Furthermore, the company prohibits providing direct or indirect support to any non-governmental armed groups or security forces that illegally control mining sites, transport routes, trade locations, etc.

The company does not support or use metals from armed conflicts, illegal mining, or mining conducted in poor working conditions—so-called "conflict minerals". We conduct due diligence within our supply chain for metals contained in products, such as gold (Au), tantalum (Ta), tin (Sn), and tungsten (W), to confirm their sources. Each newly introduced qualified supplier must submit the relevant Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) upon initial onboarding. Every qualified supplier must sign the "Conflict-Free Minerals Guarantee", and an annual conflict minerals survey is conducted among active suppliers.

The company reserves the right to request suppliers to provide evidence regarding the source of relevant materials. For this purpose, suppliers need to establish and implement an internal conflict minerals policy. This policy must include a statement of compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as a commitment to responsible sourcing of relevant materials. Suppliers must communicate and clarify requirements with their upstream suppliers, working together to ensure that relevant materials are traceable at least to the smelter level, thereby confirming that purchased metals originate from conflict-free smelters.

Download the latest version of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT):
https://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/reporting-templates/cmrt/

Download the latest version of the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT):
https://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/reporting-templates/emrt/