RE-SOURCING Closing Conference

Systemic Change for Responsible Sourcing

Not (just) 5 people talking, let’s come together and make it work better!

Responsible Sourcing is certainly gaining traction both on political and business levels through an increasing number of standards and initiatives, legislations, uptake and innovation of good practices, as well as higher awareness on its importance. At the same time, the effectiveness of these efforts remains under scrutiny by many because evident impact on a larger scale has yet to come. Assuming that a systemic challenge such as the realization of responsible sourcing along and across Global Value Chains (GVCs) does not allow any single actor to independently achieve desired impact, what is missing and how to best move forward instead of waiting for everyone else?

In the final year of the RE-SOURCING project, the conference will present and leverage its key results for setting a future work agenda on responsible sourcing in mineral value chains. The conference will adopt a systemic lens: In interactive sessions participants will work together towards a common understanding of root causes and hot spots inhibiting needed systemic change. Participants will also have the chance to learn more about responsible sourcing in the three focus sectors of renewable energy, mobility and electronics. Day 2 of the conference will be dedicated to workshops and trainings organised by expert partner organisations on current hot topics in order to expand the technical knowledge base for the implementation of Responsible Sourcing. Topic details of the workshops will follow soon.

Day 2 of the conference will be dedicated to workshops and trainings organised by expert partner organisations:

• Ensuring responsible sourcing through the application of the UNFC Framework as holistic classification scheme – EIT Raw Materials
  This seminar is showcasing the UNFC project classification, specifically its relevance to assess the ESG components of raw material projects. It combines theory and real-case experiences, including ERMA investment case application.

• How to conduct water and biodiversity risk assessments using the WWF Risk Filter Suite – WWF
  Understanding your nature-related risks is the first step towards taking meaningful action to reduce those risks and contribute to a more sustainable future. The WWF’s Risk Filter tools – the Water Risk Filter and Biodiversity Risk Filter – enable companies and investors to assess and respond to nature-related risks to strengthen resilience. In this training session, you will learn how to conduct water and biodiversity risk assessments for your global value chains using the WWF Risk Filter Suite online platform.

So, join us in Austria from 21 to 22 September 2023 at the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

We are looking forward to discussing with you!