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Global Witness reveals that coltan from conflict-affected mines in the DRC is being smuggled into Rwanda, where it is laundered through traceability systems like ITSCI and Better Mining. The report identifies seven Rwandan companies dominating these exports, which are then processed by smelters in China, Kazakhstan, and Thailand, potentially reaching major global brands such as Apple, Microsoft, and Toyota.

Global Witness reports that conflict coltan from the DRC's Rubaya mines is being smuggled into Rwanda and laundered into global supply chains through failed due diligence systems like ITSCI and Better Mining. The investigation identifies seven Rwandan companies responsible for 85% of exports, five of which are directly linked to conflict coltan. This material is processed by smelters in China, Kazakhstan, and Thailand, eventually reaching global brands such as Apple, Microsoft, and Toyota via tantalum capacitors.

The electronics industry accounts for over 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, driven by digitization and automation. This report focuses on energy efficiency in final assembly, testing, and packaging (FATP) facilities, noting that leading companies have achieved up to 30% energy savings in existing facilities with minimal costs. The analysis provides a guide for FATP operations and other industries using similar HVAC, compressed air, and lighting systems to implement scalable energy-saving solutions.