At Sipi, doing the right thing is not just good business; it’s central to our purpose and values as a company. Industry certifications empower our team to protect our customers and communities — ensuring every aspect of environmental and regulatory compliance is covered completely, accurately and with care.
SIPI'S CERTIFICATIONS AND ATTESTATIONS
What does this mean for you?
Being an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory means our practices meet internationally recognized standards for technical competence and the ability to produce valid, repeatable test and calibration results. This gives our customers assurance that data generated from our labs is accurate, traceable, and based on rigorously controlled processes. It also means that our measurement methods are verified, equipment is calibrated regularly, and staff are technically qualified—all of which reduce uncertainty and risk for the customer when relying on our data.
View our certificate: ISO 17025:2017
ISO 9001:2015 ensures that we have a quality management system in place that emphasizes process consistency, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement. From a technical standpoint, this certification means we’ve established standard operating procedures, internal audits, corrective action tracking, and document control practices that support the reliability and repeatability of our outputs. Customers can expect reduced variability, timely communication of issues, and a consistent focus on meeting technical requirements.
View our certificate: ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015 relates to our environmental management system. Technically, this means we assess and control the environmental aspects of our operations—such as energy use, waste generation, and emissions—through documented processes and regular reviews. While this may not directly impact product or test quality, it demonstrates our compliance with environmental regulations and helps customers who need to manage supply chain sustainability or meet their own environmental commitments.
Collectively, these certifications show that our technical systems are well-governed, our data and processes are reliable, and we operate with an awareness of our environmental responsibilities.
View our certificate: ISO 14001:2015
Common Criteria (CC) is an international set of guidelines and specifications developed for evaluating information security products, specifically to ensure they meet an agreed-upon security standard for government deployments.
EAL6 permits developers to gain high assurance from the application of security engineering techniques to a rigorous development environment in order to produce a premium TOE for protecting high-value assets against significant risks. EAL6 is therefore applicable to the development of security TOEs for application in high-risk situations where the value of the protected assets justifies the additional costs.
View our certificates: Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation
DATA SECURITY AND SECURE DESTRUCTION
Protecting data security
All companies have a responsibility to protect not only their own company information but their customers’ vital information as well. Our secure destruction programs assist you in complying with all federal and state regulations for data security.
Minimizing environmental impact
We all share a responsibility for our environment, and evidence of our commitment is seen in our commitment to ISO 14001 standards. With a well-managed, secure IT asset recovery program, you can now provide the most environmentally responsible solutions for e-waste.
Keeping our people safe
At Sipi our intense focus on proper environmental and data security procedures is matched only by our commitment to the safety of our employees. We have systems in place to identify and control health and safety risks and reduce the potential for accidents.
Social Responsibility
For Compliance Oversight
Sipi is committed to conducting business in a lawful, ethical, and socially responsible manner. This commitment is central to our long-term sustainability and is embedded in all operations, interactions, and partnerships.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance
Sipi maintains strict policies prohibiting bribery, kickbacks, and improper payments in all forms. Employees are expressly forbidden from offering or accepting anything of value—including cash, gifts, entertainment, loans, or political contributions—with the intent to obtain or retain business or gain an unfair advantage.
We comply fully with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA), which prohibits U.S. individuals and companies from corruptly offering anything of value to foreign government officials. The FCPA includes:
- Anti-Bribery Provisions – criminalizing improper payments to foreign officials.
- Accounting Provisions – requiring accurate books and records and internal controls.
Violations may result in significant criminal and civil penalties enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
USA PATRIOT Act and AML Compliance
In alignment with the USA PATRIOT Act, Sipi performs due diligence on all transactions to detect and prevent money laundering and illegal financial activity. We report qualifying cash or currency transactions and maintain internal processes to identify suspicious activity, consistent with anti-money laundering (AML) best practices.
Global Anti-Corruption and Government Interaction
Sipi strictly adheres to global anti-corruption laws in every jurisdiction in which we operate. We prohibit offering anything of value—directly or indirectly—to any government official to obtain business advantages.
“Government official” is broadly defined and includes:
- Employees of any government agency or department
- Officers of state-owned enterprises
- Political party officials and candidates
- Representatives of public international organizations
Labor, Human Rights, and Environmental Compliance:
Sipi upholds internationally recognized human rights and labor standards. We prohibit:
- Human trafficking
- Forced labor and child labor
- Use of prison labor
- Discrimination and harassment in the workplace
- Exposure to hazardous conditions or harmful pollutants
We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace, consistent with OSHA, EPA, and global labor standards.
Due Diligence and Screening
Sipi conducts mandatory due diligence and screening of all employees, vendors, and partners against the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions lists. This includes Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) and other restricted parties.
Ethical Standards and Governance
All employees must comply with Sipi’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, which is enforced and overseen by our Executive Team and Human Resources departments. Sipi’s core values—integrity, trust, innovation, environmental responsibility, and community—form the foundation of our governance framework.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management Oversight
Our IT department is responsible for implementing and maintaining policies and procedures that assess, monitor, and address risks to network security. Sipi conducts regular testing, system audits, and threat assessments.
In parallel, Sipi’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program evaluates physical, operational, and reputational risks. Risk assessments, mitigation planning, and testing are performed regularly to ensure resilience and business continuity.
Compliance Oversight Summary
Sipi’s compliance framework is designed to:
- Prevent and detect legal or regulatory violations
- Promote ethical conduct and accountability
- Protect employees, stakeholders, and customers
- Sustain business integrity and reputation globally
Officers and Executives of the Company are encouraged to review internal policies annually and report any concerns or recommendations through appropriate escalation channels.
View our Sipi Metals Human Rights Policy. (pdf)
EPA Compliance
Air:
Sipi’s precious metals refining and copper alloy facility upholds standards of the U.S. Clean Air Act. Emissions from manufacturing operations are controlled by state-of-the-art technology including dust collectors, cyclones, and afterburners. Sipi holds a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) issued under Title V of the Clean Air Act.
Waste:
Our precious metals refining and copper alloy facility holds a life-of-site operating permit from the State of Illinois EPA allowing for the treatment, storage, and transferring of regulated precious metal secondary materials. As a precious metals reclamation company, Sipi is subject to limited requirements of 40CFR 266.70. Permits available upon request.
Water/storm water:
Sipi precious metals refining and copper alloy processes do not discharge regulated wastewater and are not subject to pretreatment standards.
Achievements, industry recognition, and outreach
CHWMEG audits:
Sipi’s metals operations have successfully completed hundreds of audits including the prestigious CHWMEG third party review program.
IPMI:
Sipi has been a member of the International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) Environmental Regulatory Affairs Committee since its inception in 1985.
Chicago DOE:
Sipi’s metals operations have been recognized by the City of Chicago Department of Environment for our participation in their energy efficiency and waste reduction management programs.
