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Due diligence, certification, reporting templates and the standards landscape, written by the team that has submitted these things.
Due Diligence
Rio Tinto and Panasonic together with Tesla and Novandino (SQM + Codelco) tested the GBA Battery Passport on beSirius
First results from the largest trials in the programme's history: lithium site evidence upstream, supplier data downstream, running on beSirius.
4 min read
Due Diligence
ResponsibleSteel Certification: Self-Assessment, Standard and Audit (2026)
How ResponsibleSteel certification works: the 13 principles, Core Site Certification vs Certified Steel, published fees, and why the self-assessment decides the timeline.
10 min read
Due Diligence
IRMA Certification: Requirements, Levels and Audit Process (2026)
What IRMA certification requires in 2026, the four achievement levels, the 40 critical requirements, and how the audit works. Written for mine and buyer teams.
9 min read
Due Diligence
Best Critical Minerals Due Diligence Software (2026)
Compare the best critical minerals due diligence software for 2026, from AI-native tools to supplier-risk platforms, and how to pick one for mining and metals.
11 min read
CDP & Reporting
Is CDP worth it? CDP scoring, A-List trends, and how to improve your score in 2026
CDP scores are declining while the A-list doubles. Learn where points are lost, how to improve your CDP score, and whether CDP is worth the effort in 2026.
8 min read
CDP & Reporting
CDP 2026: How to improve your score
Understand how CDP 2026 scoring works and how to review your responses before submission to improve your final score.
7 min read
Due Diligence
ESG due diligence in mining and metals: how companies assess risk in 2026
Mining and metals companies face ESG due diligence under geopolitical pressure and regulatory uncertainty. Learn how leaders assess value chain risk in 2026.
10 min read
Responsible Minerals
CMRT 6.5 Version History: Key Changes & Impact
Discover the CMRT 6.5 version history, its pivotal changes, and implications for compliance.
8 min read
Responsible Minerals
RMI Template: CMRT, EMRT, AMRT
Learn the key differences between CMRT, EMRT and AMRT and how to select the right minerals reporting template for responsible sourcing.
7 min read
Responsible Minerals
CMRT: Conflict Minerals Reporting & Automation in 2025
Everything companies need to know about CMRT reporting: requirements, templates, common challenges, smelter validation and how AI automates the entire process.
9 min read
Sustainability Strategy
Operationalize sustainability data in ERP, CRM & procurement
How to operationalize sustainability data across enterprise systems.
6 min read
Sustainability Strategy
No data, no seat at the table: the case for a Sustainability knowledge base
Why sustainability teams need a single source of truth for data.
7 min read
Sustainability Strategy
2025 Outlook: AI, money, and the end of sustainability as we knew it
What the intersection of AI, investment trends, and regulation means for sustainability in 2025.
8 min read
CDP & Reporting
CDP 2025: Why the 2024 changes still matter
Understanding the 2024 changes and how they affect 2025 submissions.
6 min read
CDP & Reporting
What happened to the CDP 2024 scores?
Why scores dropped, what sustainability leaders tell us, and what it means for the year ahead.
5 min read
CDP & Reporting
CDP reporting 2024: key updates and quick tips
Master the 2024 CDP update with practical tools and guidance.
5 min read
Sustainability Strategy
beSirius now supports LMEpassport submissions!
Make LMEpassport submissions faster, easier, and more accurate with beSirius.
3 min read
Ready to see beSirius in action
A 30-minute walkthrough on your own supply chain, led by a senior practitioner.