The Elm Consulting Group International LLC

Analysis compares consumer sentiment indicators about electronic manufacturer conflict minerals status to sales performance; provides valuable insight to companies planning conflict minerals management programs, public messaging initiatives

Revision 1.33 Reflects Feedback, Similar Scope/Effort for California Law

Self-Implemented Conflict Minerals Audit Preparation© (SICMAP℠) Now Commercially Available; Overview Video Posted

Self-Implemented Conflict Minerals Audit Preparation© tool (SICMAP℠), similar to self-audit checklist, uses internal staff to develop/review conflict minerals programs ahead of third party auditing under Dodd-Frank Act, supplier/customer inquiries

Elm Offers Guidance on Planning Activities to Gain Advantage, Reduce Cost and Risk

The Elm Consulting Group International LLC prepares for US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance and oversight of Conflict Minerals supply chain traceability audits

Commission decides to grant industry additional time on new sustainability regulations requiring supply chain auditing and financial disclosures

Audit programs under SEC rules, others for tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold reviewed; practical implementation points summarized based on world-leading Conflict Minerals traceability auditing experience

Sentiment360s Cutting Edge Monitoring/Analysis of On-Line Conversations Will Enhance Data Quality and Veracity on Mineral Sources

Cotier Brings 22 Years of HSE Auditing Experience and Superior Client Service to the Firm