How do ESG factors influence the sustainability of electric vehicle (EV) batteries throughout the supply chain? In this episode, hear from Dr. Charlotte Selvey Miller, Head of Sustainability at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, as she delves into the world of EVs, batteries, and their interconnectedness with sustainability.

Explore how ESG reporting is shaping the landscape of battery supply chains and the broader EV industry. Charlotte unveils the crucial metrics defining environmental, social, and governance impacts within this dynamic sector. Discover how Benchmark's data-driven approach assesses companies across numerous metrics, shedding light on their net-zero plans, gender balance initiatives, and the important role of in-house ESG teams. To see the elements of the Benchmark Sustainability Index Framework, visit the ⁠episode page⁠ on our website. Join us as we explore why stakeholders - from upstream miners and converters to downstream battery manufacturers and EV companies - are increasingly invested in ESG reporting and responsible sourcing practices.

Uncover the challenges and surprises within life cycle assessments for batteries, and the critical role they play in the sustainability journey of EVs. Charlotte shares valuable insights gleaned from Benchmark’s Battery Gigafactories conferences, highlighting labor issues, workforce development challenges, and contrasting global policies influencing EV demand and mineral supply.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on ESG's profound impact on EVs, batteries, and the sustainable future of transportation.

Our previous episode “Charging Ahead: The Hidden Challenges of EV Battery Supply” featured Charlotte’s colleague Jessica Roberts, Head of Forecasting for Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

In this episode we mentioned Inside ESG Advisory Services, which provides expert advice in ESG strategy and integration, performance against different metrics and frameworks, or workshop design and facilitation. To learn more, visit insideesg.com/advisory or email info@insideesg.com.

Also in this episode we mentioned the Volta Foundation, the largest battery industry community, which hosts the Battery Brunch on LinkedIn and provides research, newsletters and career fairs. https://www.volta.foundation/

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