RMI Facility Standard for Social, Environmental, OHS, and Governance Risks Training for Facilities
We're excited to share the RMI Facility Standard for Social, Environmental, OHS and Governance Risks Training for Facilities training online in various time zones. Pre-registration is required.
What You Will Learn:
This session equips facilities in mineral supply chains with the tools and knowledge to excel in the RMI Facility Standard for Social, Environmental, OHS and Governance Risks assessments, starting with a clear outline of its purpose, followed by an exploration of why Environmental, Social, OHS and Governance (ESG) performance matters—driven by regulatory pressures, stakeholder expectations, and market trends shaping responsible sourcing. Participants will gain a detailed understanding of the RMI ESG Standard’s structure, scope, and assessment tools, learning how it aligns with other Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and RMI frameworks to streamline responsibility efforts. The training dives into key requirements related to environmental stewardship and governance protocols with practical examples for implementation. We will close the training with an interactive Q&A session with RMI experts providing tailored insights, wrapping up with actionable takeaways and resources to support ongoing success, empowering facilities to meet RMI assessment expectations.
Who Should Attend?
This training is tailored for auditees undergoing assessments within the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) framework, including:
- Smelters, refiners, and processors in mineral supply chains
- Sustainability and compliance managers
- Operational leads responsible for ESG integration
Participation is critical for those preparing for RMI ESG assessments to ensure alignment with industry standards, enhance ESG performance, and meet stakeholder expectations in responsible mineral sourcing.
- Session 1: Monday, April 28, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
- Dubai, UAE (GST, UTC+4): 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (April 28)
- Mumbai, India (IST, UTC+5:30): 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (April 28)
- London, UK (BST, UTC+1): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (April 28)
- Brussels, Belgium (CEST, UTC+2): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (April 28)
- New York, USA (EDT, UTC-4): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (April 28)
- Session 2: Monday, April 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
- Tokyo, Japan (JST, UTC+9): 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (April 29)
- Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+8): 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (April 29)
- Malaysia (MYT, UTC+8): 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (April 29)
- New York, USA (EDT, UTC-4): 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (April 28)
Questions?
For additional information or assistance, contact us at:
RMITraining@responsiblebusiness.org
RMI Facility Standard for Social, Environmental, OHS, and Governance Risks Training for Assessors
You are invited to join us for a free essential training session hosted by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).
We're excited to share the RMI Facility Standard for Social, Environmental, OHS and Governance Risks Training for Assessors training online in various time zones. Pre-registration is required for all sessions.
What You Will Learn:
This session equips assessors in mineral supply chains with the tools and knowledge to evaluate facilities effectively in the RMI FACILITY STANDARD for Social, Environmental, OHS and Governance risks assessments, starting with a clear outline of its purpose, followed by an exploration of why Environmental, Social, OHS and Governance (ESG) performance matters—driven by regulatory pressures, stakeholder expectations, and market trends shaping responsible sourcing. Assessors will gain a detailed understanding of the RMI ESG STANDARD’s structure, scope, and assessment tools, learning how it aligns with other Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and RMI frameworks to streamline responsibility efforts. The training dives into key requirements related to environmental stewardship and governance protocols with practical examples for assessment. We will close the training with an interactive Q&A session with RMI experts providing tailored insights, wrapping up with actionable takeaways and resources to support ongoing success, empowering assessors to effectively evaluate if facilities are meeting RMI assessment requirements.
Who Should Attend?
This training is tailored for approved auditors or provisionally approved auditors within the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) framework, including:
- RMI Audit Firm Managers and Program Support Staff
- Approved RMI auditors conducting assessments in mineral supply chains
- Provisionally approved auditors seeking full approval
- Session 1: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
- Dubai, UAE (GST, UTC+4): 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (April 29)
- Mumbai, India (IST, UTC+5:30): 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (April 29)
- London, UK (BST, UTC+1): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (April 29)
- Brussels, Belgium (CEST, UTC+2): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (April 29)
- New York, USA (EDT, UTC-4): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (April 29)
- Session 2: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
- Tokyo, Japan (JST, UTC+9): 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (April 30)
- Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+8): 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (April 30)
- Malaysia (MYT, UTC+8): 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (April 30)
- New York, USA (EDT, UTC-4): 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (April 29)
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In-Person Training
The RMI holds in-person training for smelters and refiners and for assessors multiple times a year in multiple geographies. The RMI Members are welcome to attend RMI in-person training
These are half-day or one to two full-day sessions providing in-depth training on the RMI standards for assessors and assessees. RMI has held in-person trainings in China, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, UAE, UK and USA, and we are always looking to expand in-person training to more geographies.
Webinars
These are 1-hour to 4-hour live webinars presented in English and Chinese. Recordings are available on the free RMI e-Learning Academy. Each webinar focuses on specific requirements of the revised standard and provides guidance for smelters and assessors on how to translate the revised requirements into practice.
Featured Topics
Featured topics include a variety of topics, for example: identifying CAHRAs; OECD 5-step process; risk identification systems; AML and sanction lists expectations and best practices, and Know Your Counterparty processes.
For more information regarding trainings, please contact RMItraining@responsiblebusiness.org.
RMI Training Academy Featured Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| TOPIC | Description | Link to the online Academy |
| RMI Management Systems | Overview of Management System requirements under the OECD and RMAP, and practical steps to implementation. | |
| Downstream Assessment Program Training | Introduction to RMI's Downstream Assessment Program (DAP) requirements, scope and process. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
| RMI Know Your Counterparty (KYC) | An overview of key elements for establishing a robust Know Your Counterparty (KYC) system. Recommended for Auditees and Auditors. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
| RMI Overview of RMAP Standard Requirements | An overview of the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process. This training will provide auditees with a deeper understanding of the process from start to end. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
| RMI Upstream Due Diligence | An in depth look at upstream due diligence activities and key components of enhanced due diligence. Recommended for Auditees and Auditors. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
RMI Training Modules
A sample selection of the RMI's online courses are provided below. For the full course library, please visit the RMI course section on the RBA Academy.
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Introduction to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance
Risk management for low-risk sources
Risk Management for High-Risk Sources
Identifying CAHRAs
