Copper

Copper is a platform that offers sustainable business solutions, helping organizations improve their environmental impact through innovative, eco-friendly strategies and technologies.

CCI Score

14.01

-0.01% April 18

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Copper Company Disregards Human Rights and Transparency in Supply Chain

The article alleges that the company has obstructed shareholder democracy by barring votes on management dismissals and has concealed its supplier relationships, including sourcing copper ore from an illegal and environmentally damaging mine in Panama, leading to human rights violations and environmental harm.

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SABOTEUR

Copper is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

FEB

13

2024

Copper Company Disregards Human Rights and Transparency in Supply Chain
-66.25

The article alleges that the company has obstructed shareholder democracy by barring votes on management dismissals and has concealed its supplier relationships, including sourcing copper ore from an illegal and environmentally damaging mine in Panama, leading to human rights violations and environmental harm.
-70

Executive Political Engagement

March 28

By preventing shareholders from voting on the dismissal of management—a decision that has significant implications for democratic corporate governance—the company demonstrates a disregard for participatory decision‐making and transparency. This action undermines the rights of stakeholders and reflects an authoritarian corporate culture.

Copper company disregards human rights and rejects transparency in its supply chain
-80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 28

The company’s refusal to disclose its supplier relationships, coupled with evidence linking its copper sourcing from an illegal mine that has caused environmental degradation and harmed local communities, illustrates a blatant neglect of ethical business practices and supply chain responsibility.

Copper company disregards human rights and rejects transparency in its supply chain
FEB

03

2023

Copper's Critical Mineral Lobbying Effort
40.10

The article reports that high-ranking political figures, including Senator Kyrsten Sinema and other lawmakers, are urging Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to reconsider copper's designation by adding it to the list of critical minerals. This move, supported by industry lobbying efforts, aims to secure domestic supply chains amid national security concerns.
+50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 28

The reported political lobbying effort, endorsed by bipartisan lawmakers, aligns with progressive objectives to bolster domestic infrastructure and reduce dependency on potentially authoritarian competitors. Such political engagement to secure critical materials is viewed as a positive step in reinforcing national security and sustainable industry practices.

Copper's Fight for Critical Mineral Status Gets Political Push
FEB

03

2023

Lobbying Push for Copper’s Critical Mineral Status
32.08

The article details a political lobbying effort by major players in the copper industry, supported by bipartisan senators, urging the U.S. government to reconsider copper’s designation as a critical mineral to address energy security and supply risks.
+40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 28

This event highlights a coordinated political lobbying effort, with bipartisan support from senators advocating for the inclusion of copper as a critical mineral. From an anti‑fascist perspective, the move is positively viewed because it aims to strengthen national energy security and reduce dependency on potentially authoritarian supply channels, even though it is driven by industry interests.
FEB

02

2023

Copper's Lobbying Push for Critical Mineral Designation
48.10

The article details how Copper—associated with sustainable business solutions—is featured in a political effort to have copper designated as a critical mineral. High‐ranking lawmakers, including Senator Kyrsten Sinema and others, have signed letters urging Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to reconsider copper’s status amid concerns over supply risks and national security. This bipartisan push, supported by industry groups like the Copper Development Association, underscores the involvement of political allies in securing domestic resource strategies.
+60

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 28

The political lobbying effort described in the article, with bipartisan support from influential senators and representatives, represents a proactive use of political engagement to bolster national security and domestic sustainability. By urging a re-examination of copper’s designation as a critical mineral, the effort helps secure a key resource against geopolitical risks, which aligns with anti-authoritarian and pro-democratic practices.

Copper's Fight for Critical Mineral Status Gets Political Push
FEB

01

2023

Copper's Political Lobbying for Critical Mineral Designation
16.03

Copper, along with major players in the copper industry, has secured support from a range of high-ranking political figures—including Senators Sinema, Kelly, Manchin, Braun, Warnock, and Romney—in an effort to have copper reexamined and potentially classified as a critical mineral in the US. The move is seen as an industry push to secure favorable regulatory treatment and bolster domestic manufacturing and supply chain security.
+20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 28

The company's involvement in a political push aimed at having copper designated as a critical mineral is indicative of active political engagement. Supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, this lobbying effort is aimed at influencing public policy through democratic channels. While corporate lobbying can sometimes raise concerns about undue influence, the broad political support and the alignment with national interest in stabilizing essential supply chains contribute to a moderately positive evaluation from an anti-authoritarian perspective.

Copper’s Fight for Critical Mineral Status Gets Political Push