Conflict minerals

As a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and the Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC), TPV Technology (our manufacturing partner and parent company) is committed to ensuring that our operations and supply chain do not directly or indirectly fund armed groups in conflict regions. We firmly oppose any form of human rights violations, including forced labor, child labor, and environmental destruction. We maintain a responsible attitude, dedicated to upholding human rights and environmental protection, ensuring the compliance and sustainability of our supply chain.

To support global injunctions on conflict minerals, TPV has established an internal conflict minerals management system to ensure that we and our suppliers avoid purchasing conflict minerals. In supplier selection and daily management, we place high importance on conflict minerals issues and explicitly require suppliers to strictly adhere to policies of "No child labor, No forced labor, No conflict minerals". TPV has systematically improved its conflict minerals control mechanisms in accordance with the five-step framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas. We conduct regular investigations of suppliers who may be involved with conflict minerals.

Five-Step Framework for Supply Chain Due Diligence

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    Establish an overall governance structure for conflict minerals

  • 2

    Identify and assess risks in the supply chain

  • 3

    Design and implement a strategy to respond to identified risks

  • 4

    Plan to carry out independent third-party audit of smelter or refiner's due diligence practices

  • 5

    Report annually on supply chain due diligence

To ensure the transparency and traceability of the supply chain, we categorize conflict minerals and conduct regular risk assessments based on the internal Conflict Minerals Risk Assessment Form. Each year, we require relevant suppliers to complete a Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and the Extended Mineral Reporting Template (EMRT) to confirm the source and traceability of minerals used in the supply chain and conduct comprehensive conflict minerals risk analysis. High-risk suppliers are required to complete the Questionnaire of Conflict Minerals and sign the Warranty on the Non-Use of Conflict Minerals, ensuring them adhering to our ethical and compliance standards. By implementing these measures TPV aims to promote responsible practice of mineral sourcing and reduce the impact of conflict minerals on global society and environment.

In 2024, 100% of relevant suppliers were surveyed on their use of six conflict minerals, and 100% of smelters with potential conflict risks in the TPV supply chain participated in the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP). The TPV Conflict Minerals Report has been issued for 5 consecutive years.