| 22 Italian associations and NGOs, represented by two lawyers of Studio Legale Dini-Saltalamacchia & Stellantis N.V. and FCA Italy S.p.A. | |
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| Lead NCP | Netherlands |
| Supporting NCP(s) | Italy |
| Description | Specific instance alleging a non-observance of the OECD Guidelines. |
| Theme(s) | Disclosure |
| Date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Host country(ies) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Source | NGO, Other interested parties |
| Industry sector | Manufacturing |
| Status | In progress |
| Summary | Read the Initial Assessment published 13 February 2023: English On 21 July 2022, 22 Italian associations and NGOs, represented by two lawyers of Studio Legale Dini-Saltalamacchia, submitted a specific instance to the Dutch NCP alleging that Stellantis N.V. and FCA Italy S.p.A., an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in the Netherlands and its wholly-owned Italian subsidiary, had not observed the Disclosure (Chapter III) provisions of the Guidelines. Specifically, issues related to the company’s disclosure of transparent and detailed information of their suppliers’ operations in cobalt and other minerals mining sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The submission further alleged a lack of effective risk assessment procedure relating to the company’s supply chain. On 13 February 2023, after collaboration with the Italian NCP, the Dutch NCP published an initial assessment accepting the specific instance for further consideration. Both parties have accepted the NCP’s offer of good offices. |
