10 Pointe Drive, Brea, California 92821 http://www.viewsonic.com Conflict Minerals Report December 2019 Background Information The purpose of ViewSonic’s global efforts to promote Corporate Social Responsibility, as detailed within ViewSonic’s Environmental Policy Statement, is to support the protection of human rights. ViewSonic strongly supports the Responsible Business Alliance (“RBA”), formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition, and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (“GeSI”). ViewSonic is also a member of their jointly-founded Responsible Minerals Initiative (“RMI”), formerly the Conflict Free Sourcing Initiative. We help our suppliers’ source conflict- free minerals through the tools and resources developed by the RMI, including the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (“RMAP”), formerly the Conflict-Free Smelter Program. In addition, the RMAP developed the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (“CMRT”) to standardize the collection and transfer of information through the supply chain regarding the mineral’s country of origin and the identity of smelters and refiners being utilized. Our first-tier key suppliers are requested to disclose and timely update information on smelters and mines via CMRT. The suppliers are audited annually by an independent third party. Our procurement policy requires our suppliers to source for tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold (or “3TG”) from facilities or smelters that have “conflict-free” designation from a reputable source, such as the RMI. Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry ViewSonic conducts a Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry (“RCOI”) for Conflict Minerals that are included in our products by reviewing available resources such as bills of material, product specifications, design documents, and component management systems to make preliminary determination of Conflict Minerals content. Our Engineering and supply chain personnel participate and contribute to our knowledge of product material content. We determine if Conflict Minerals that are included in our products are Democratic Republic of the Congo or surrounding countries (the “Covered Countries”) based on information we have received from our direct suppliers in the due diligence process. If the Conflict Minerals originate in the Covered Countries, we will determine if the minerals originate from sources which support the armed groups in the region. ViewSonic conforms to OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Minerals Supply Chains: Step 1: Establish Strong Company Management Systems ViewSonic adopted a Conflict Minerals Policy, which is available on our company website at https://www.viewsonic.com/us/company/green/go-green-with-viewsonic/#minerals-policy. ViewSonic expects the following from its suppliers: (a) Adopt a policy of responsible sourcing of minerals and pass this requirement through its supply chain; (b) Implement due diligence processes to support that policy; (c) Source materials from socially responsible suppliers; and (d) Complete and return the CMRT and all requested information to ViewSonic timely. ViewSonic’s Conflict Minerals Policy sets forth a grievance mechanism for concerns and violations. Concerns or violations may be reported to ViewSonic’s Sourcing Review Board. ViewSonic also established a management review committee to oversee ViewSonic’s conflict minerals programs like TCO certification program. ViewSonic established a multi-disciplinary working group of supply-based compliance owners to implement ViewSonic’s conflict minerals program under the oversight of the management review committee.
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10 Pointe Drive, Brea, California 92821
http://www.viewsonic.com
Conflict Minerals Report
December 2019
Background Information
The purpose of ViewSonic’s global efforts to promote Corporate Social Responsibility, as detailed within
ViewSonic’s Environmental Policy Statement, is to support the protection of human rights. ViewSonic strongly
supports the Responsible Business Alliance (“RBA”), formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition, and the
Global e-Sustainability Initiative (“GeSI”). ViewSonic is also a member of their jointly-founded Responsible
Minerals Initiative (“RMI”), formerly the Conflict Free Sourcing Initiative. We help our suppliers’ source conflict-
free minerals through the tools and resources developed by the RMI, including the Responsible Minerals Assurance
Process (“RMAP”), formerly the Conflict-Free Smelter Program. In addition, the RMAP developed the Conflict
Minerals Reporting Template (“CMRT”) to standardize the collection and transfer of information through the supply
chain regarding the mineral’s country of origin and the identity of smelters and refiners being utilized. Our first-tier
key suppliers are requested to disclose and timely update information on smelters and mines via CMRT. The suppliers
are audited annually by an independent third party. Our procurement policy requires our suppliers to source for
tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold (or “3TG”) from facilities or smelters that have “conflict-free” designation from a
reputable source, such as the RMI.
Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry
ViewSonic conducts a Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry (“RCOI”) for Conflict Minerals that are included in our
products by reviewing available resources such as bills of material, product specifications, design documents, and
component management systems to make preliminary determination of Conflict Minerals content. Our Engineering
and supply chain personnel participate and contribute to our knowledge of product material content. We determine if
Conflict Minerals that are included in our products are Democratic Republic of the Congo or surrounding countries
(the “Covered Countries”) based on information we have received from our direct suppliers in the due diligence
process. If the Conflict Minerals originate in the Covered Countries, we will determine if the minerals originate from
sources which support the armed groups in the region.
ViewSonic conforms to OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Minerals Supply Chains:
Step 1: Establish Strong Company Management Systems
ViewSonic adopted a Conflict Minerals Policy, which is available on our company website at