Groundbreaking Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Expands Reach: Source Intelligence Joins Forces With Elm Sustainability Partners

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsbad, California, based Source Intelligence and North Haven Connecticut based Elm Sustainability Partners launch an unparalleled conflict minerals due diligence offering that bundles top consulting with the leading cloud-based CM solution provider.  The alliance provides Elm use of Source Intelligence smelter/refiner data and call center support.

"Our new partnership with Elm shows our commitment to create optimized conflict minerals compliance programs to benefit companies with a wide range of requirements," commented Source Intelligence CEO, Jess Kraus. "As we quickly approach our 200th global brand implementation, now even more brands can take advantage of our rigorous smelter/refiner verification and data QC processes in conjunction with Elm expertise."

"Client needs evolved after the 2013 SEC conflict minerals filing.  For 2014, the bar was dramatically raised on smelter/refiner validation efforts companies undertake on their own," noted Lawrence Heim, Director and Elm's leading expert in conflict minerals compliance. "We can now integrate Source Intelligence's smelter/refiner due diligence data and verification on a stand-alone basis into a company's existing conflict minerals program."

About Source Intelligence (www.sourceintelligence.com)

Source Intelligence® is a next generation supplier management software company that provides a SaaS platform to help customers make informed decisions about their business partners and suppliers, so they can offer products that meet legal, ethical, and environmental standards. Its cloud-based information and analytics platform provides customers with unprecedented visibility into product supply chains and material sources. Founded in 2009, Source Intelligence® has headquarters in Carlsbad, California and has operations around the world. To learn more, request a demo of the platform here.

About Elm Sustainability Partners LLC (www.elmsustainability.com)

Elm began working with conflict minerals immediately after passage of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010.  Parent company Elm Sustainability Partners LLC is a health, safety, environmental and sustainability (HSES) management consultancy.  Our core competency is HSES auditing and program development/implementation, with Principals averaging more than 20 years experience.  Elm Sustainability Partners LLC was created in 2012 as a subsidiary to focus on our conflict minerals offerings and has provided conflict minerals advisory services to companies ranging from $100 million in annual revenue to Fortune 5.

Source Intelligence® Contact:
Lina Ramos, Chief Business Officer
(877) 916 6337 ext. 1017
[email protected]

Elm Sustainability Partners Contact
Lawrence Heim, Director
678-200-5220
[email protected]

SOURCE Source Intelligence