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ICGLR Certificate
The ICGLR Certificate confirms a mineral shipment is conflict-free and meets the ICGLR’s ethical sourcing standards, ensuring it’s free from illegal influence and responsibly traced from mine to market.
This certification involves a thorough verification process to trace the minerals’ origin and verify they are free from illegal financing, armed group involvement, and human rights abuses. It provides buyers with the assurance that the minerals meet ICGLR requirements for transparency, legality, and responsible sourcing, supporting ethical supply chains in the region.
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ICGLR Sets Regional Standards
ICGLR's groundbreaking move to set regional standards enhances collaboration, transparency, and development in Africa's Great Lakes region, promoting accountability and encouraging businesses to pursue certification for adherence.
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Draft Certification Manual + Appendices
• Verified annually via ICGLR Third Party Audits.
• Mineral flows are analyzed via an ICGLR Regional Database, using the data on individual shipments collected and transmitted to the ICGLR by each Member States
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Regional Tracking of mineral flows via ICGLR database
• Data on regional mineral flows transmitted to ICGLR on a monthly basis
• For each participant, data will be analysed to determine if exports equal legal imports
• In case of imbalance, participant given a chance to explain and correct. If this is not done, participant will be declared non-compliant
• All data and analyses will be stored on publicly accessible database
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Regional Standards
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Certification Manual + Appendices
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Regional Tracking
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Certificate Verification
ICGLR Certification Manual
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Regional Standards
The aim here is to create a conducive environment for cooperation among member states while also ensuring the protection and well-being of the people living in this region. -
MS standards
By implementing these standards, mining companies are held accountable for their actions and required to adhere to ethical guidelines that prioritize worker safety. -
Third Party Audit standards
Basically, it's like having an independent watchdog checking up on these organizations to make sure they're playing by the rules. -
Mineral Chain Auditor
By examining factors like transparency, traceability, and compliance with international standards, it helps identify any potential risks or loopholes that could contribute to conflicting mineral sourcing practices.
Overall Regional Umbrella
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ICGLR Sets Regional Standards
These standards are put in place to ensure consistency, quality, and safety across industries and sectors.
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Implementation can vary- MUST MEET STANDARD
Different industries have different standards and requirements, so their implementation processes will naturally be different.
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Mine Site Inspection
MS runs – can do with BGR, Monusco, by itself and Must meet regional standards .
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Chain of Custody Tracking
Can be MS, or non-state actor which Can also be ITSCi, BGR, MS, or other – MUST MEET STANDARD
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Audits
Sole ICGLR Audit process meets requirements of BGR/OECD. These audits aim to evaluate whether the organization's systems, processes, and practices align with the established criteria.
Elements of the System
This may include completing specific training programs, acquiring a certain level of experience, or passing an examination. Secondly, there should be a governing body or organization responsible for overseeing the certification process and ensuring its validity and credibility.
- Chain of custody tracking from mine site to export
- Regional Tracking of mineral flows via ICGLR database
- Independent 3rd party audits
- Independent Mineral Chain Auditor
