Activities of Franck PROUST related to 2014/0059(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Self-certification of importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (A8-0141/2015 - Iuliu Winkler) FR
Amendments (5)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural mineral resources in conflict- affected or high risk areas − although holding great potential for development – can be a cause of dispute where their revenues are fuelling the outbreak or continuation of violent conflict, undermining national endeavours towards development, good governance and the rule of law. In these areas, breaking the nexus between conflict and illegal exploitation of minerals is critical to peace and stability.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) This regulation is one of the ways of eliminating the financing of armed groups by the above conflict minerals; this does not alter the fact that the European Union’s foreign and development policy actions must focus on countering local corruption and the porosity of borders and on providing training for local people and their representatives in order to demonstrate their abuses.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Union citizens and civil society actors have raised awareness with respect to companies operating under the Union's jurisdiction for not being held accountable for their potential connection to the illicit extraction and trade of minerals from conflict regions. The consequence is that such minerals, potentially present in consumer products, link consumers to conflicts outside the Union. To this endAccordingly, citizens have requested, notably through petitions, that legislation be proposed to the European Parliament and the Council holdrequiring companies to accountable for their activities under the Guidelines as established by the UN and OECD.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Public reporting by a company on its supply chain due diligence policies and practices provides the necessary transparency to generate public confidence in the measures companies are taking, which are often an element in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Union companies have expressed their interest through the public consultation in the responsible sourcing of minerals and reported on current industry schemes designed to pursue their corporate social responsibility objectives, customer requests, or the security of their supplies. However, Union companies have also reported countless difficulties in the exercise of supply chain due diligence because of lengthy and complex global supply chains involving a high number of operators that are often insufficiently aware or ethically unconcerned. The cost and administrative consequences of responsible sourcing and their potential impact on competitiveness notably on SMEs should be monitored by the Commission. ; and the Commission shall provide SMEs with technical and financial assistance and shall facilitate the exchange of information in order to implement this Regulation.