A Practical Approach to Greening the Electronics Supply Chain
Sep 19, 2011
This report discusses the EICC's activities to simplify and streamline the Carbon Reporting System, resulting in increased supplier awareness on measuring greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, an increased visibility for customers into supplier emissions, and a reduction in reporting redundancy.
2010 EICC Annual Report
May 19, 2011
The EICC's third annual report introduces new programs in minerals extraction, capability building, and employee health and welfare and provides an update on their progress and performance on critical ongoing programs.
Electronics Supply Networks and Water Pollution in China
Dec 16, 2010
Focusing on wastewater management, BSR analyzed a sample of China-based suppliers to EICC members. The assessment findings provide helpful information for EICC members, and also demonstrate the usefulness of an NGO’s public database as one tool in a comprehensive supplier evaluation and development program.
A Practical Approach to Greening the Electronics Supply Chain
Jul 01, 2010
This report reflects on the EICC’s efforts to increase transparency and focus on emissions reduction with respect to greenhouse gases (GHG) in the electronics industry.
2009 EICC Annual Report
May 17, 2010
The EICC’s second annual report offers an accounting of their programs and performance, and discusses their work in areas including the audit program, environmental sustainability, metals extraction, and stakeholder engagement.
Tracing a Path Forward: A Study of the Challenges of the Supply Chain for Target Metals Used in Electronics
Apr 22, 2010
This report is designed to help companies map tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold in their supply chains, understand how supplier codes of conduct address social, environmental, health and labor issues in the extractives industry, and support transparency in the supply chain about minerals extraction.
2008 EICC Annual Report
May 20, 2009
The EICC’s first annual report discusses the background, objectives, and structure of the organization, and highlights key learnings and achievements made since the inception of the EICC in 2004.
Pilot Summary Report: Building Capabilities to Implement CSR Management Systems at ICT Suppliers in China
Jul 01, 2008
Drawing on research conducted by the Foreign Investment Advisory Service, four in-factory pilots were conducted focused on improving corporate social responsibility management systems and related worker-management communications approaches while measuring the impacts, costs and benefits of each pilot.
Social and Environmental Responsibility in Metals Supply to the Electronic Industry
Jun 02, 2008
This study examines how aluminum, cobalt, copper, gold, palladium and tin are mined, recycled, purchased and where they are used in electronics products. The report also draws conclusions and recommendations on whether and how companies can effectively influence social and environmental issues associated with production of metals used in electronic products.
Corporate Social Responsibility in China’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector
Jul 02, 2007
This report examines strategies and activities that could improve social and environmental conditions and also provide business benefits to the ICT supply chain. The report summarizes the research findings of the diagnostic assessment, a multi-stakeholder workshop and the recommended capability-building strategy.
