The Smelter Support Team urges smelters to undergo a RMAP (Responsible Minerals Assurance Process) audit conducted by RMI and collects and reviews risk information about smelters in order to increase smelters that conduct responsible minerals sourcing.

＜Main Activities＞

1. ・Urge non-participating smelters/refineries to undergo a RMAP audit
2. ・Comprehend the actual condition of alleged smelters/refineries and acquire specific information
3. ・Collect and review risk information regarding certain smelters/refineries
4. ・Share issues with RMI to promote RMAP

About RMAP
http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/smelter-introduction/

Members : 19 companies (as of April, 2019)
ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.
Canon Inc.
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
HORIBA, Ltd.
Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited
KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
Kyocera Corporation
Makita Corporation
Murata Manufacturing, Co., Ltd.
Nikon Corporation
Panasonic Corporation
Pioneer Corporation
ROHM Co.,Ltd.
Sharp Corporation
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC DEVICE INNOVATIONS, INC.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
TDK Corporation
Toshiba Corporation