Atea Sustainability Focus Report on Minerals

This document is a report from Atea Sustainability Focus (ASF) addressing sustainable development in the IT industry, with a particular emphasis on minerals for the year 2026. It outlines the urgent need for a new approach to mineral sourcing, driven by escalating demand and geopolitical tensions. The report presents key recommendations for the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), brand owners, and buyers to enhance sustainability practices. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, transparency, and creativity in addressing the challenges associated with mineral extraction. The report also highlights the progress made in previous focus areas such as living wage, circularity, and transparency. The ASF initiative aims to facilitate dialogue among stakeholders to drive collective actions that lead to improved sustainability outcomes in the IT sector. The document reflects on the critical role of minerals in enabling green and digital transformations and calls for a fundamental reset in how minerals are sourced and managed to ensure responsible practices and minimize harm to communities and ecosystems.