Principles for responsible metals supply to electronics

摘要: Purpose – This paper seeks to critically analyse the list of principles on extractive phase electronics supply chains, proposed for consumer electronic companies, by non‐governmental campaign MakeITfair. The purpose is understand whether conformance with these could positively influence socio‐environmental conditions at mining level.Design/methodology/approach reviews literature incorporation corporate social responsibility in chain management. It then examines how metals are mined, traded and used electronics, as well industry has been managing its own problems. information underpins qualitative discussion principles.Findings MakeITfair's were found be constructive insofar they draw attention companies their shared problems distant‐tier suppliers. Nevertheless, some may lead potentially undesired outcomes...