Ensuring traceabilityTraceability in mineral supplySupply chainsMineral supply chain is crucial to mitigating risks associated with conflict-affected areas, including human rights violations, environmental degradation, and corruption. Regulatory frameworks mandate ethical sourcing, while stakeholders, such as, consumers, NGOs, and investors demandDemand greater transparencyTransparency. However, existing traceability initiatives remain fragmented, addressing isolated challenges rather than forming a comprehensive system. The complexity of mineral supplySupply chains, involving multiple actors and diverse regulatory landscapes, further complicates implementation. This study presents an integrated framework for mineralTraceability traceability, identifying and prioritizing key components using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process. The results emphasize that effective traceability depends on robust governance, as technological solutions alone are insufficient without strong management structures. Key priority areas include governanceGovernance mechanisms, social and environmental responsibility, enhanced data management, and the adoption of advanced tracking technologies. By providing a structured approach, this framework supports the implementation of transparent, ethical, and sustainableSustainable sourcing practices. It serves as a practical guide to understand where the resources have to go, seeking to promote responsible mineral sourcing.

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Integrated Traceability Framework for Mineral Supply Chains

  • Paulina Fernández,
  • Michael Tost,
  • Emilio Castillo

摘要

Ensuring traceabilityTraceability in mineral supplySupply chainsMineral supply chain is crucial to mitigating risks associated with conflict-affected areas, including human rights violations, environmental degradation, and corruption. Regulatory frameworks mandate ethical sourcing, while stakeholders, such as, consumers, NGOs, and investors demandDemand greater transparencyTransparency. However, existing traceability initiatives remain fragmented, addressing isolated challenges rather than forming a comprehensive system. The complexity of mineral supplySupply chains, involving multiple actors and diverse regulatory landscapes, further complicates implementation. This study presents an integrated framework for mineralTraceability traceability, identifying and prioritizing key components using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process. The results emphasize that effective traceability depends on robust governance, as technological solutions alone are insufficient without strong management structures. Key priority areas include governanceGovernance mechanisms, social and environmental responsibility, enhanced data management, and the adoption of advanced tracking technologies. By providing a structured approach, this framework supports the implementation of transparent, ethical, and sustainableSustainable sourcing practices. It serves as a practical guide to understand where the resources have to go, seeking to promote responsible mineral sourcing.