At 4Q-2016, companies regulated by the SEC Conflict Minerals rule ("the Rule") must procure and IPSA only if they elect to conclude they manufacture (or contract to manufacture) at least one product that is "DRC Conflict Free." Many companies do not use these words, and so are not required to obtain an IPSA. Here are five tips for companies considering an IPSA for 2016. Read the paper here.

DHC summarizes GAO’s third report on SEC’s conflict minerals rule.

SEC COMMENTARY: The SEC published a Concept Release seeking public comments on modernizing certain business and financial disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K. In response, DHC submitted this commentary. Find his submission here on the SEC site. All comments submitted found here.

PUBLICATION: This article features three experts on supply chaing compliance discussing best practies on supply chain compliance and governance. Doug Hileman, Lydia Hultquist and Dynda Thomas have presented several times on this issue at global conferences. Read the full issue at www.thecro.com or see just the article here.

This webinar reviews EHS risks as they arise via operations, supply chain, nonfinancial reporting frameworks, and business strategy. Presented by Douglas Hileman and Douglas Anderson, Managing Director of CAE Services, IIA and featured at www.iia.org.

EHS issues are subject to extensive regulation by national, state, regional and local authorities. This white paper explores how EHS risks arise in contracts, scenarios, audit criteria and EHS Auditor Value. Featured at www.iia.org.