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title: Powering Performance | AIAG | Corporate Responsibility (26)
description: Corporate Responsibility | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (26)
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## [The Future of Sustainability Reporting: Five Reporting Trends for 2019](https://blog.aiag.org/the-future-of-sustainability-reporting-five-reporting-trends-for-2019?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 20, 2019

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Sustainability reporting and environment, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures are on the rise around the globe — we’ve seen [increased regulation in Asia](https://www.bsr.org/en/our-insights/blog-view/tips-for-improving-esg-disclosure-in-asia), it has become expected practice in Europe, and investors in the U.S. are increasingly using this information to inform their decision-making.

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## [The WHO, WHAT, and WHY of the IMDS Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/the-who-what-and-why-of-the-imds-conference?hsLang=en-us)

 Aug 23, 2018

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Are you contemplating attending the 2018 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference on September 26-27, but you’re not sure why it is important and how you can benefit?

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## [Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-taking-advantage-of-your-member-benefits?hsLang=en-us)

 Aug 22, 2018

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Your AIAG membership comes with many benefits intended to support your business—so many, in fact, that you might not remember all of them.

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## [FREE Conflict Minerals Web Training Videos Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/free-conflict-minerals-web-training-videos-now-available?hsLang=en-us)

 Jul 30, 2018

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Whether you’re new to the issue, or the go-to person in your organization for conflict minerals reporting, [AIAG’s new web training videos](http://www.aiag.org/corporate-responsibility/social/conflict-minerals-informational-modules/)\* are for you! (Senior managers, managers, engineers, and quality and purchasing professionals will also find value in this content, which includes basic introductory information as well as more advanced details.)

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## [Collaboration: How Business Must Lead to Achieve Sustainable Development](https://blog.aiag.org/collaboration-how-business-must-lead-to-achieve-sustainable-development?hsLang=en-us)

 Jul 25, 2018

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How does business lead?

When we think of leadership, we often think of a single, iconic leader. We celebrate leading companies for their bold actions on sustainability risks and opportunities; yet one of the most important ways business leads is through collaboration.

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## [CMRT 5.11 Available for Download](https://blog.aiag.org/cmrt-5.11-available-for-download?hsLang=en-us)

 May 16, 2018

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CMRT 5.11 is available for download [here](https://responsiblemineralsinitiative.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8874c80e64d39ae2910d12cbe&id=a6e3a1de6f&e=b0d7a26739).

In addition, a downloadable version of the most up-to-date Smelter Reference List is available [here](https://responsiblemineralsinitiative.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8874c80e64d39ae2910d12cbe&id=fbfa541805&e=b0d7a26739), and you can see the revision history [here](https://responsiblemineralsinitiative.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8874c80e64d39ae2910d12cbe&id=ce14837044&e=b0d7a26739). You can also access the completion guide in English, Chinese, German, and Japanese [here](https://responsiblemineralsinitiative.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8874c80e64d39ae2910d12cbe&id=4f023522c5&e=b0d7a26739).

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## [CAATSA Title III Section 321(b) FAQs](https://blog.aiag.org/caatsa-title-iii-section-321b-faqs?hsLang=en-us)

 Apr 27, 2018

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The “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act” (CAATSA), signed into law August 2017, imposes new sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea. CAATSA reiterates the need for comprehensive due diligence by and on behalf of U.S. companies involved in importing goods. Careful consideration of, and reasonable care with respect to, the different risks presented in your supply chain should always be taken into account when importing into the United States.

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## [International Material Data System (IMDS) Training Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/international-material-data-system-imds-training-now-available?hsLang=en-us)

 Apr 12, 2018

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No department is more aware of customer requirements than the quality department. This is why quite often the quality department is tasked with International Material Data System (IMDS) reporting. For every manufactured part, a Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) must be completed. PPAP can only be completed if there has been an accepted IMDS report. 

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## [AIAG Offers Free Industry-Sponsored Memberships for Qualifying Automotive and Diversity Suppliers](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-offers-free-industry-sponsored-memberships-for-qualifying-automotive-and-diversity-suppliers?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 21, 2018

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Did you know that AIAG offers free sponsored memberships to qualifying automotive and diversity suppliers that fall under $20 million in total annual sales?

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## [SmartWay for Autos: What to Expect - FAQ](https://blog.aiag.org/smartway-for-autos-what-to-expect-faq?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 21, 2018

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There are many ways to ship automobiles and automotive parts. This is the smartest way, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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