Conflict minerals are proving difficult to deal with. But there are positive signs that awareness of and demand for responsibly sourced products and raw materials are increasing at both the consumer and corporate levels. There remain, however, tough problems in many industries where responsible sourcing is an issue, certain types of artisanal mining being a…
Last year Track Record Global completed a consultancy project for a major actor in the global mining industry on the problems and challenges associated with sustainable supply chains, and the establishment of a responsible sourcing program throughout the minerals supply chain. At TRG we drew on our background and expertise in construction, timber, other natural…
Becky and Rod from our EUTR assessment team will be attending the 24th Illegal Logging Update & Stakeholder Consultation meeting at Chatham House next week. Topics to be discussed include Latin America, Capacity building amongst civil society organisations, Public procurement, International timber trade: monitoring change, China & Legality compliance; the private sector response. We’ll report…
In a recent research report from SCM World, it was stated that “More than 57% of respondents agree that complying with global trade regulations is one of the top concerns they face as a global business.” The original report is obtainable as a free download from Amber Road. According to those questioned, compliance costs money…
Having only joined Track Record Global in January I was excited and a tad apprehensive about meeting Wolseley’s suppliers in the flesh for the first time. Travelling up on the train on Thursday with our new TRG banners, I had time to reflect on how we would be received by company directors, some of whom…
Since the EUTR came into force in March 2013, Track Record Global (TRG) has had four of its customers audited by EUTR Competent Authorities. Each is a major Operator in the EU timber sector and they’ve all implemented Track Record Global’s Track Vision DDS (Due Diligence System). The three international Operators based in the UK…
We are all very excited at the Track Record Global HQ to be launching our new website and alongside it our new logo. Track Record Global was founded in 2006 by three of our company directors. While our old website has served us well we are all very happy to be modernising and sharing our…