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Sand and silicates webinar | identifying the hidden risks in your supply chains

SSI Standards and Certification Lead Julija Menise spoke on this webinar organised in partnership between TDi Sustainability and the Global Centre for Mineral Security on 8 July 2025. Video coming soon.

The panel spoke on the steps being taken to develop due diligence processes to advance responsible conduct in sand and silicate supply chains. Topics included:

  • Preliminary findings from the baseline study into the ESG issues associated with sand and silicate supply chains commissioned by the OECD
  • Feedback and updates from recent workshops held at the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, and Responsible Sand and Silicates Initiative in Barcelona
  • The practical steps companies can take to identify ESG issues associated with sand in their supply chains, and mitigate those risks – now
  • Where sand and silicates fit  into existing industry standards and due diligence processes
  • The cross-industry challenges presented by these unique materials, and how to avoid fragmentation of effort and processes
  • The next steps being planned by the Sand and Silicates Initiative, and how you can get involved

 

Joining Julija for the webinar were: