Advancing Responsible Sourcing in Mineral Value Chains

Masuma Farooki is Consulting Director at MineHutte.Alexander Graf is Senior Project Manager and Research Fellow at Vienna University of Economics and Business.Stefanie Degreif is Deputy Head of Resources and Transport at the Oeko Institute.

“This open access slim volume by editors Masuma Farooki, Alexander Graf, and Stefanie Degreif is a great book on responsible sourcing in mineral supply chains; how to advance it and placing it into context. The intended audience are practitioners, aiming for a meaningful engagement with their supply chain partners, and scholars.” (Anton Löf, Mineral Economics, Vol. 38 (2), 2025)

• 1. A brief introduction to the evolution of Responsible Sourcing in mineral value chains.-2. Understanding the dynamics of standards and objectives of standard setters as major drivers of Responsible Sourcing.- 3. The role of companies – How companies adapted to RS through standards and practices.- 4. The role of Legislation in creating a level-playing field and harmonisation of practices.- 5. Principles and lessons learned for effective Responsible Sourcing.- 6. Global and Local Responsible Sourcing – A common vision with diverse priorities.- 7. Conclusions on the (business) case for RS and the gaps to be addressed.