Source Intelligence Annual Analysis of Conflict Minerals Filings Show

Companies Remain Concerned About Consumer-Facing Transparency

Carlsbad, CA, September 08, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Source Intelligence has released its annual analysis of
conflict minerals reports for the 2016 reporting year and despite U.S. government efforts to relax
requirements, companies continue to demonstrate increased efforts to minimize sourcing from conflict
regions. For direct access to the report, visit:
https://sourceintelligence.com/conflict-minerals-reporting-2017/?source=prcom

"Public-facing transparency is increasing for companies because of a global expansion of stakeholder

scrutiny, regulation and consumer spending decisions," said Jess Kraus, CEO of Source Intelligence, the
world's leading data collection and compliance solution. "Conflict minerals are becoming part of a
company's comprehensive sustainability and compliance programs due to continued external pressure on
the topic."

In its analysis (available here:

https://sourceintelligence.com/conflict-minerals-reporting-2017/?source=prcom), Source Intelligence
found that although the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is relaxing Dodd-Frank rules,
more companies continue to undertake significant effort to trace the source of their raw materials to avoid
connections with war-torn areas and regions known for human rights violations.

"The due diligence set into motion when Dodd-Frank was enacted is benefitting many companies because
they now face emerging compliance and transparency pressure in the European Union and other parts of
the world," Kraus said. "Many companies are taking advantage of advancements in technology,
centralized validation databases and other resources to avoid brand risk."

About Source Intelligence

Source Intelligence (SI) is a data collection and compliance solution that makes it easy to get
information and improve supplier relationships. SI's cloud-based platform helps clients make informed
decisions about business partners to offer products that meet legal, ethical, and environmental standards.
The company's information and analytics platform helps customers minimize operational and brand risk,
and improve efficiency and communications. Founded in 2009 by career experts in environmental
solutions and analytics, Source Intelligence has headquarters in Carlsbad, California and operations
worldwide. SI has received multiple awards, including the "2015 GRC Innovation Award" by analyst
firm GRC 20/20, "Most Promising Supply Chain Tech Solution Provider for 2014 and 2015" by CIO
Review and "2016 Product of the Year" by Environmental Leader. CEO Jess Kraus was named "CEO of
the Year" by CIO Review. www.sourceintelligence.com

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