SMO PHYSICAL GOLD ETC
SMO is involved in ESG data analysis but has no role in the distribution of the SMO Physical Gold ETC (Bloomberg: BARS LN). Please contact Tabula Investment Management Limited if you are looking for information about the product. Tabula Investment Management Limited is the FCA regulated entity responsible for the product distribution.
FROM MINE TO VAULT
SMO Gold offers full traceability of gold bars from mine to vault, using a small number of SMO selected mines adhering to the highest ESG standards.
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TRACEABLE
to SMO selected mines operating to the highest ESG standards
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AUDITED
with data to demonstrate environmental social, health and cultural support for communities
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100% MERCURY FREE
mining extraction process, avoiding mercury poisoning
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FREE FROM
any recycled gold, of unknown provenance & Russian gold, owing to segregated journey
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GUARANTEED
to be mined legally, in conflict free areas, without any human violations
POSITIVE ESG INVESTMENT
“Gold production is highly fragmented with multiple countries, companies and mines producing the precious metal. Quality control has historically focused on ensuring purity of the metal in the bars. However, with only 4% of gold being traceable there are serious ESG risks in the gold supply chain from potential human rights abuses, environmental degradation, possible financing of conflict and terrorism, money laundering and sanctions evasion. Some of the world’s largest major gold producers fail basic ESG screens, and existing standards in the gold industry are not sufficient.”
Michael John Lytle - CEO Tabula
FULL TRACEABILITY
“The only way to properly assess the social and environmental impacts of gold is to have full traceability across the supply chain. Proper accountability is not possible without this degree of transparency. SMO Gold addresses the shortcomings of many existing gold investment options by only sourcing gold from mines adhering to international best practice and openly sharing their ESG data.”
Charlie Betts - Co-Founder & Managing Director, SMO