Smelter or Refiner (SOR) Validation
One of your due diligence responsibilities as a manufacturer is to make a reasonable effort to use accurate information from your suppliers. GreenSoft helps you meet these obligations with Smelter or Refiner (SOR) Validation, an optional service for our Conflict Minerals data collection program.
SOR Legitimacy Check
Supplier and SOR Engagement
Conflict Free Status Verification
SOR Validation is Critical to Conflict Minerals Compliance
Affected manufacturers are required to submit conflict minerals reports to the SEC annually, and due diligence requirements are becoming increasingly complex. In addition to collecting Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) forms, manufacturers are required to validate Smelter or Refiner (SOR) status by contacting smelters directly or working through their supply chain. This growing responsibility, driven by regulatory pressure and consumer demand, makes accurate SOR validation a critical step in compliance.
We collect supply chain data for you
We review and validate Smelter or Refiner (SOR) information provided on collected CMRTs and EMRTs for legitimacy and Conflict Free status and contact suppliers for further validation if needed.
SOR Legitimacy Check
We check SOR information against trusted industry databases, including those from Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), and others.
Supplier and SOR Engagement
When discrepancies or missing data are found, we engage with your suppliers to clarify or correct CMRTs/EMRTs. If necessary, we communicate directly with SORs to validate information or gather missing details.
Conflict Free Status Verification
For confirmed legitimate SORs that are not yet Conflict Free Smelter Program (CFSP) Compliant, we request their plans and timelines for becoming CFSP Active or CFSP Compliant - the industry standard for conflict free SORs.
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Annual Deadlines and Reporting Requirements
The annual deadline for submitting conflict minerals reports to the SEC is May 31 for the previous calendar year. All publicly-traded companies that are subject to the rule must submit reports, and consumer demand is pushing even out-of-scope companies into voluntary compliance.
Failing to validate SOR data can lead to inaccurate reporting, exposing your company to regulatory risk, reputational damage, and potential supply chain disruptions. Proper validation is a critical step in demonstrating responsible sourcing and meeting due diligence responsibilities.
Why Choose GreenSoft?
We’re the Compliance Experts
GreenSoft Technology leverages our supplier relationships and 20+ years of industry experience to overcome common roadblocks.
Our Database-Centric Approach Streamlines the Process
GreenSoft utilizes our databases of legitimate SORs and verified conflict free smelters to streamline the SOR Validation process, identify high-risk suppliers, and establish benchmarks for your project on day one.
Hands-on Collection Provides the Highest Quality Data
At GreenSoft, real people from our Data Team contact your suppliers directly and follow up as many times as it takes to collect full and accurate data. This process of manual checks combined with automated processes guarantees higher quality data and higher project completion rates.
Manage Conflict Minerals Data with GreenData Manager
Designed exclusively for environmental compliance, GreenData Manager® (GDM) is the premier software solution for Conflict Minerals data management, storage and reporting.
Store and manage all CMRTs/EMRTs collected from your suppliers in one place.
Effortlessly generate status and compliance reports.
Create CMRTs/EMRTs at the company-level, product family-level, or product-level.
Produce due-diligence reports and smelter analysis reports.