# Conflict-Free Logistics Networks

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> A conflict-free logistics network is a supply chain structured so that no resource, capital flow, or participant funds or supports armed conflict, human rights violations, or repression.

A conflict-free logistics network is a supply chain structured so that no resource, capital flow, or participant funds or supports armed conflict, human rights violations, or repression. The concept draws on two key international frameworks: the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It carries particular weight in trade involving conflict minerals—tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold—where both EU and US regulations impose binding traceability and reporting obligations on companies. In practice, businesses must trace their sourcing back to the smelter or refinery level and demonstrate that no link exists to armed groups active in conflict-affected areas. While related to broader ESG and supply chain due diligence requirements, conflict-free network compliance is distinct in its explicit focus on preventing the financing of armed violence.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict-free_minerals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict-free_minerals)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Conflict-Free Logistics Networks |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 134 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict-free_minerals |

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