Approved partners

The LME is only reviewing aspects of alignment assessments that correspond to the obligations of LME brand producers (typically the smelters or refiners). Further to this, the LME is only reviewing aspects related to the supply chains of metals approved for good delivery on the Exchange against physically settled contracts (aluminium, aluminium alloy, North American Special Aluminium Alloy Contract (“NASAAC”), cobalt, copper, lead, nickel, tin and zinc). We are conscious of the fact that not only does the OECD Guidance itself go further than this in scope (extending to various additional upstream and downstream actors), but so do many of the recognised alignment-assessed standards both in extent of issues and minerals covered. Anything outside of the scope that the LME has specified for the OECD-alignment portion of its responsible sourcing requirements is not under review by the LME.

For details on alignment assessments, please see the LME Policy on Responsible Sourcing of LME Listed Brands Paragraph 5.

^{*conditional upon implementation alignment assessment (see LME Policy 5.2 (i))}

Resource

LME responsible sourcing Track A standard alignment assessment update 2024 (PDF)

The LME acknowledges that the number of firms capable of conducting alignment assessments and audits is limited in certain knowledge areas or regions. Although capacity is increasing, if any potential standard or brand producer is unable to find a suitable firm to conduct alignment assessments and audits, we would request that you contact the LME. In certain circumstances, the LME may be able to consider the issues around the availability of firms, and make specific allowances, where it is appropriate to do so, until capacity increases.

Resources

LME Alignment Assessor Company Application

LME Lead Alignment Assessor Application

Resources

LME Audit Company Applicatio (DOCX)

LME Lead Auditor Application (DOCX)

Appendix A - Guidance Note on Track B Audits (PDF)

If you would like to utilise an alternative programme as part of the LME’s responsible sourcing requirements to either the ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001, then please refer to our guidance document or reach out to the LME team (responsiblesourcing@LME.com).

ISO 14001 – environmental management system certification

ISO 45001 – occupational health and safety management certification

^{*The LME recognises The Recycling Industry Operating Standard™ (RIOS™) as equivalent to ISO 9001 (quality management system), please visit the LME Brands and Brand Listing page to see the full brand listing requirements.} 

Resource

Appendix D - Guidance Note on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Compliance