The Sourcing

For Conrad, acting responsibly also includes fulfilling all environmental and social due diligence obligations along the supply chain. Accordingly, we expect the same from our suppliers: Our Code of Conduct therefore obligates our suppliers to implement the Conrad corporate values and behavioral guidelines in their own supply chain as well.

As an importer and trading company, Conrad is of course also familiar with the due diligence and auditing requirements for conflict minerals and is committed to transparency along the supply chains for minerals.

Conrad Electronic itself does not import cobalt, mica, conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold) or their derivatives of tinstone, columbite-tantalite and wolframite directly from metal smelters or other sources from conflict and high risk areas. Nevertheless, all six of the above minerals are widely used in the manufacture of electronic components worldwide and may also be present in the electronic components we provide to customers.

Out of responsibility, we work according to the guidelines of the OECD Guidelines, as well as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, have joined the UN Global Compact since September 2022 and fulfill our disclosure obligations. In addition, we rely exclusively on reputable manufacturers and long-standing distributors, but have no direct influence on the origin of the minerals used.