Waldenburg, 09.07.2015
Statement of Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG regarding the use of „conflict minerals” in products referring to section 1502 of the
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-
Frank Act)
The Dodd-Frank Act refers in particular to tin, tantalum, tungsten, columbite, gold and its derivatives mined in conflict areas such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries. Furthermore and among others, it targets on the restriction and prohibition respectively of the trade of these substances mined out of the conflict areas.
Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG is fully aware of its social responsibility with regard to environment, safety, health and human rights and understands that its business activities have impact on society and the environment. To ensure a peaceful, fair and sustainable use of our global resources, Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co.
KG ensures the following and acknowledges:
Of abovementioned minerals, Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG solely use tin, gold and tungsten for their products. Those raw materials are exclusively sourced from the Asian and North American region.
Thorsten Gehrke Dirk Knorr
Environmental Manager Head of Total Quality Management