Responsible Materials Work Group & Subgroups

AIAG’s Responsible Materials Work Group assists with raw materials sourcing including and beyond conflict minerals to comply with regulatory influences (US, EU, China, and others) plus non-legislated materials (e.g., cobalt, mica). 

Supply chain industry experts come together in this group to tackle responsible materials issues and challenges, and influence widely used materials reporting content guidelines, standards, and documents that impact the way we do business every day.

In addition to collaborating within AIAG and among our members, this group engages associations, business consortia, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to expand our capabilities and identify opportunities to address responsible materials in the automotive supply chain.

Focus Areas

• Increasing transparency of minerals sourcing within the automotive supply chain

• Identifying and prioritizing key minerals

• Harmonizing approaches

• Understanding global compliance

• Engaging smelter 

• Sharing best practices

Active Subgroups

These AIAG subgroups engage industry and global stakeholders to fulfill the mission of the Responsible Materials Work Group.

• AIAG Smelter Engagement Team (SET) conducts outreach encouraging new and existing smelters/refiners to participate in smelter audits.

• Global Requirements and Raw Materials Sourcing Subgroup monitors global factors impacting reporting requirements and the inclusion of other materials, including 3TG and more, that impact industry.

• Supplier Communication Subgroup develops strategies for the work group’s stakeholder and supplier outreach; identifies potential target audiences and communication opportunities (e.g., events, training, media, etc.); and supports the development of tools and resources for common processes to assist companies in their reporting.