Audit & Mapping
We help OEMs, battery producers, smelters, refiners, and mining companies gain visibility over every step of their supply chain. We are the leaders in:
- Supply Chain Mapping and Auditing: Assessing your supply chain to meet responsible sourcing regulations and industry standards (e.g., EU Battery Regulation).
- Data Collection and Risk Assessment: Providing valuable insights and recommendation into the management of your value chain.
Why choose us?
- Industry Leadership: With over 16 years of experience, we are the trusted leaders in responsible sourcing and ESG audits.
- Expertise and Relationships: We bridge the gap between upstream and downstream operations with our strong industry relationships and regulatory expertise.
Overview
From identifying risk hotspots to ensuring compliance and fostering supplier engagement, our proven methodologies bridge the gap between upstream and downstream operations—delivering end-to-end transparency and enabling responsible, sustainable practices.
Our supply chain mapping and auditing program is designed to meet your unique supply chain challenges. We specialise in ESG and due diligence audits, independent third-party verification, and supplier training, empowering your team to navigate compliance and improve performance at every step.
Our proven battery supply chain mapping and audit program has supported 10 major EV producers in achieving transparency, mitigating risks, and enhancing responsible sourcing. With a global presence and a deep understanding of multi-material supply chains, we help you meet regulatory demands and build stronger supplier relationships.
Whether addressing high-risk materials like cobalt, lithium, or rare earths, or ensuring compliance across diverse supplier ecosystems, our services provide actionable insights that drive measurable progress.
Audit & Mapping Services
“Fully aligned with the most cutting-edge international ESG trends, audit and consult teams have helped us better understand international standards and address our own gaps from different perspectives. The seriousness of their work style and the quality of the work have been truly impressive.”
- CMOC Representative
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ESG and Due Diligence Audits
We conduct customised supply chain mapping audits at all tier levels which can review the requirements of key industry standards.
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Independent 3rd Party Audits
RCS Global, a part of SLR, is an approved Independent Assurance Provider for the Copper Mark, TSM, LBMA, LPPM, ICMM, RJC and more.
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Supplier Training on ESG and Due Diligence
Supplier training on due diligence with the provision of training certificate and materials.
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Vine - Due Diligence Platform
For more than 5 years, we have run the most established mapping, traceability and audit program in responsible sourcing in the world. Vine – our online platform, delivers verified chain of custody and supplier-to-supplier traceability, all while auditing suppliers against good practice ESG standards. Vine now has over 2,300 suppliers in the database.
Audit & Mapping projects
Third-Party Audits for Industry Programs
We help clients enhance supply chain transparency, responsible sourcing practices, and adhere to industry standards. Bridging the gap between upstream and downstream we work with the leading OEMs, battery producers, refiners, traders and mining companies worldwide.
Our accreditations are under RCS Global, a part of SLR.
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Responsible Sourcing
Copper Mark Joint Due Diligence Standard
We offer independent assessments against the Joint Due Diligence Standard under the Copper Mark assurance process for Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc.
London Metal Exchange
We are an accredited auditor and alignment assessor for the London Metal Exchange’s Responsible Sourcing program.
London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)
We are an accredited LBMA auditor and offers certification audits against the responsible gold and silver Guidances worldwide.
London Platinum & Palladium Market (LPPM)
We are an accredited 3rd party auditor to the LPPM Good Delivery Accreditation and the LPPM Sponge Accreditation. This is intended to assure investors and consumers that all LPPM Good Delivery metal is conflict-free due to compliance with an audited, conflict-free process.
Responsible Jewellery Council (CoP and CoC)
We offer high quality and cost-efficient delivery of RJC Code of Practices and RJC Chain of Custody certification audits worldwide.
Independent Private Sector (IPSA)
We are a leading supplier of IPSAs. Independent third-party audits of due diligence program design and conflict minerals reports as required under Dodd-Frank Section 1502.
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Responsible Mining
Copper Mark
We offers Assessments of responsible mining under the Copper Mark assurance system, worldwide. RCS Global, a part of SLR, conducted the first ever Copper Mark audit for Rio Tinto.
IRMA
We offer independent gap assessments and CAP advisory against the IRMA standard or the IRMA Critical standard provisions, worldwide.
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
We conduct audits to check alignment with the The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) guiding principles, assuring sustainable practices within the mining and metals sector in accordance with the organisation’s set standards of responsible and ethical conduct.
Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)
We conduct audits to ensure alignment with the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) framework for mining companies to assess and improve their environmental and social performance against TSM’s guiding principles and performance indicators to enhance transparency, accountability, and responsible mining practices.
Our Audit Programme
Our Team Includes
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Finny Tang
Director of Mapping and Auditing Practice, Lead Auditor
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Ty Philips
Service Line Director, Advisory and Digital Analytics – Asia Pacific
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Katie Redmond
Senior Project Director
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Jason Huang
Audit Manager
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Jane Dan
Auditor Assurance Director
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Abhipsha Mahapatro
Project Manager
Get in Touch
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