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Fairtalks #5: The Fair Cobalt Alliance Roundtable
From Fairphone’s very beginnings, we’ve been investigating ways to improve the cobalt supply chain, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). And now, after years of work, we’re ready to publicly launch the Fair Cobalt Alliance! In this podcast, the founding members of the alliance got together to discuss the initiative, its challenges, first steps and its huge potential. More on the FCA: This alliance brings together major industry players who want to address some of the most pressing issues in the artisanal cobalt mining sector, from child labor to hazardous working conditions and is set up to work with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and civil society partners. This isn’t just about thought leadership – we’re an action-oriented group that drives impact by investing directly in building capacity and empowering the people working in the mines, as well as those living in the surrounding communities. Head on over to our website for an in-depth article on the Fair Cobalt Alliance: https://frphn.co/f7GPN