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Membership
that drives real change

A global coalition for responsible mica sourcing 

Becoming an RMI member means contributing directly to eradicating child
labor and improving economic and social conditions in mica-producing
regions, particularly in India and Madagascar.
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Why Join the Responsible Mica Initiative?

By joining, your organization will: 

Complement your human rights and due diligence approach through concrete tools, support, and field-driven programs. 

Empower local communities toward economic independence and long-term resilience. 

Actively work towards eradication of child labor in mica supply chains. 

Collaborate across sectors to build transparent, responsible mica supply chains. 

Together, RMI members are proving that collective action
can create sustainable impact for both business and communities.

NB: RMI is not a certification body. Being an RMI member has no value of child labor free or responsible supply chain. RMI empowers collective action, but each company remains responsible for its own due diligence. 

How to become a member

Follow an easy 4-step process: 

  1. Read this page and prepare to join 
  2. Join an introductory eligibility call
  3. Submit your application and commitments
  4. Get approved and onboarded 
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Who can become a member?

Active membership in the Responsible Mica Initiative is open to:

Engaged in any part of the mica supply chain. 

Dedicated to child rights, supply chain transparency, sustainable rural development, or any other relevant field. 

This diversity of actors is essential to RMI’s multi-stakeholder approach 
and enables collective progress across the entire supply chain. 

Understanding RMI membership contributions

Membership dues are determined based on annual revenues, ensuring a fair and inclusive structure.
The annual fee paid by our active members directly supports RMI’s mission and core programs.

Membership fees make up most of our budget, and the chart below shows how these funds are used: 

*As of the latest update, processor memberships are granted on a per-site basis rather than per legal entity, to better reflect operational accountability and site-level performance. 

Transparency and Integrity

RMI is not a certification body. Membership should never be represented as an endorsement of good practices but as a commitment to collective action and improvement toward a responsible mica supply chain.

While RMI provides tools, guidance, and support, including traceability and audit-readiness assistance, companies remain fully accountable for their own due diligence, supplier assessments, and compliance requirements.  

Benefits of membership 

By joining the RMI, you will: 

  • Work alongside companies, NGOs, and civil society actors across the mica supply chain to co-develop concrete solutions and best practices for responsible sourcing.

 

  • Participate in Action Groups focused on key areas such as traceability, workplace standards, community empowerment, living wage, and advocacy efforts. 
  • Access exclusive studies, reports based on aggregated member data, contextual analyses, training sessions, and toolkits to strengthen your organization’s due diligence and sustainability practices. 


 

  • Contribute to RMI’s strategy and roadmaps through your participation in the annual General Assembly, where members shape collective priorities and decisions. 
  • Leverage RMI’s traceability platform to improve supply chain visibility – while retaining responsibility for your data and due diligence – and engage with suppliers when needed. 

 


  • Benefit from the collective audit protocol, reducing costs and administrative burden while maintaining high due diligence standards. 


 

  • Support your Human Rights Due Diligence and ESG efforts with tools and insights that help you navigate and comply to evolving regulations. 
  • Demonstrate your company’s commitment to continuous improvement and responsible business practices.

 

  • Be part of a recognized global network that accelerates responsible transformation throughout the mica industry. 

Member commitments

Core Principles and Expectations

RMI members agree to:

By joining RMI, each member organization commits to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, accountability, and continuous improvement in line with our shared mission. 

RMI members agree to:

  • Integrate corporate social responsibility principles and report on progress when requested. 


  • Use natural resources responsibly to ensure long-term sustainability.
 
  • Support the principles of international conventions (ILO, UN Global Compact, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, etc.). 
 
  • Adhere to RMI Governance Rules and support its mission. 

 
  • Implement continuous improvement processes to strengthen responsible business practices.
  • Endorse and apply the RMI Workplace Standards across their operations and supply chains.

  • Comply with antitrust rules, as outlined in the RMI Competition Charter. 


  • Share confidential supply chain mapping and traceability data with the RMI Secretariat (under NDA) and their supply chain. 


  • Pay the annual membership fee.

To know more about member commitments, see our dedicated RMI members commitment book.

RMI is not a certification scheme.

Membership in RMI does not imply or guarantee that your mica supply chain is free from child labor or that it is certified as responsible. 
Rather, it signifies your organization’s active participation and commitment to advancing responsible mica sourcing practices and to continuously improving conditions across the supply chain.