Conflict Minerals Statement
History
On Aug. 22, 2012, the final rule regarding sourcing of conflict minerals under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) was approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The rule requires companies that are listed on U.S. stock exchanges to make reasonable inquiries, and depending on the circumstances, undertake further due diligence to try to determine the source and chain of custody of conflict minerals that may be used in their products, and to publicly report on an annual basis whether any such conflict minerals originate and finance armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries. The conflict minerals are tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (also known as 3TG).
Our Commitments
Talent Highland is committed to avoid component parts from its suppliers that could include 3TG derived from mines in the DRC or adjoining countries with correct and efficient supplier managements. We expect all of our suppliers to abide by the requirements of our Supplier Policy, which prohibits human rights abuses and unethical practices. We also require all suppliers to comply with applicable legal standards and requirements.
According to our Supplier Policy, Talent Highland requires all of our suppliers to provide us with completed conflict minerals declarations using the EICC/GeSI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template.
Talent Highland would like to ensure no usages of conflict minerals and hence assist our customers in implementing their conflict minerals programs. We strive to work cooperatively with our customers and supply chain partners in implementing conflict minerals compliance programs.
Above all, Talent Highland supports the goal of ending violence, human rights violations and environmental devastation. We are committed to complying with any requirements applicable to our Company under the Conflict Minerals Rule.
Werner Degen
CEO of Talent Highland Group
On Aug. 22, 2012, the final rule regarding sourcing of conflict minerals under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) was approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The rule requires companies that are listed on U.S. stock exchanges to make reasonable inquiries, and depending on the circumstances, undertake further due diligence to try to determine the source and chain of custody of conflict minerals that may be used in their products, and to publicly report on an annual basis whether any such conflict minerals originate and finance armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries. The conflict minerals are tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (also known as 3TG).
Our Commitments
Talent Highland is committed to avoid component parts from its suppliers that could include 3TG derived from mines in the DRC or adjoining countries with correct and efficient supplier managements. We expect all of our suppliers to abide by the requirements of our Supplier Policy, which prohibits human rights abuses and unethical practices. We also require all suppliers to comply with applicable legal standards and requirements.
According to our Supplier Policy, Talent Highland requires all of our suppliers to provide us with completed conflict minerals declarations using the EICC/GeSI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template.
Talent Highland would like to ensure no usages of conflict minerals and hence assist our customers in implementing their conflict minerals programs. We strive to work cooperatively with our customers and supply chain partners in implementing conflict minerals compliance programs.
Above all, Talent Highland supports the goal of ending violence, human rights violations and environmental devastation. We are committed to complying with any requirements applicable to our Company under the Conflict Minerals Rule.
Werner Degen
CEO of Talent Highland Group
