Itsci

the international tin supply chain initiative (itsci) is the industry leading due diligence and traceability programme for the 3t minerals. we work to achieve avoidance of conflict financing, human rights abuses, and other risks such as bribery in mineral supply chains. itsci monitor over 2,000 tin, tantalum, and tungsten mine sites, and currently focuses on burundi, rwanda, democratic republic of congo, and uganda. we tackle the issue of conflict minerals at grassroots level with the presence of an on-the-ground team to continuously monitor and evaluate risks, recommend mitigation actions, and engage local stakeholders through a participative approach. by making available unique and credible information to businesses, government authorities, and civil society, itsci allows them to make appropriate and effective decisions on due diligence and steps towards progressive improvement. our detailed and credible information, which is generated to a common standard by a range of appropriate