Conflict-Free
Minerals Policy

Addressing Conflict Minerals

Conflict minerals—such as tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold (3TG), cobalt, and mica—are often  linked to human rights violations and environmental harm when sourced from mines in conflict-affected or high-risk regions. These materials may be illegally taxed on trade routes or controlled by non-governmental military groups or unlawful factions, further exacerbating violence and instability.

Upholding Responsible Sourcing Standards

STATS ChipPAC is committed to ethical sourcing practices. We require all  suppliers to adhere to the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct and exclusively source materials from environmentally and socially responsible suppliers.

Ensuring a Conflict-Free Supply Chain

To meet “Conflict-Free” standards, all vendors must procure minerals through Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) Conformant Smelters and Refiners,  as outlined by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) (www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org).

Supplier Requirements

Strict Conflict-Free Standards

Suppliers to STATS ChipPAC must uphold strict conflict-free standards throughout their operations. If conflict minerals are detected in any supplied items, suppliers are required to:

  • Notify STATS ChipPAC immediately.
  • Implement alternative measures to eliminate the use of conflict minerals.
  • Complete corrective actions before continuing supply, ensuring compliance with conflict-free requirements.

All affected products and materials must follow established nonconformance procedures to address and resolve the issue effectively.

Strict Conflict-Free Standards

To maintain compliance, STATS ChipPAC requires suppliers to:

  • Conduct annual due diligence audits to ensure metals in their products are responsibly sourced and do not originate from conflict mines in high-risk regions.
  • Report any significant supply chain changes—such as adding or removing smelters—using the CFSI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template or an equivalent document meeting IPC-1755 Conflict Minerals Data Exchange Standard.
  • Establish robust policies and management systems aligned with OECD Guidance and STATS ChipPAC's conflict-free sourcing standards.

These standards apply to all supply chain entities, including mineral processors and mining companies at the source of primary ore, ensuring ethical sourcing from extraction to production. Together, they strengthen transparency, integrity, and responsible business practices.

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