In this episode of Inside ESG, our host Maureen Upton is joined by Jessica Roberts, Head of Forecasting for Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Jessica shares insights into the intricate world of the lithium-ion battery supply chain, and you won't believe how many factors are at play. Key Takeaways: - Discover the critical components of the lithium-ion battery supply chain, including cathode and anode raw materials, battery chemicals, and more. - Learn about the alarming shortages in these materials, which pose significant challenges to meeting the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs). - Unde ..read more

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 approac ..read more

The focus on ESG is often through the lens of risk: its identification, mitigation, and management. Corporate board directors have begun using the term Gray Rhino - was the pandemic a Gray Rhino? How about the war in Ukraine? They're not talking about the pachyderm found in Africa and Asia, but rather the term coined by Michele Wucker, author of the international bestseller The Gray Rhino: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore. In this episode, Michele explains how sustainable development requires "Gray Rhino Wranglers", and her new work on the risk ecosystem. --- Send in ..read more

Tune in for this preview of our upcoming episode with Dr. Charlotte Selvey Miller, Sustainability Head at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, as she mentions the gap between US and EU support for battery gigafactory development and trained workforce to staff them. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insideesg/message ..read more

Buckle up for an exclusive on-the-ground look at China's New Silk Road expansion in Kazakhstan from Zhanar Faizuldayeva, seasoned ESG consultant. Hear what she learned while auditing the historic IPO of the world's largest uranium producer Kazatomprom, and the hurdles the country will face in launching its nuclear power sector, which will be critical to meet net zero goals. Hear how Kazakhstan prepares to enter the global market for copper, increasingly seen as a critical mineral. Also, Zhanar tells how Russia's invasion of Ukraine rocked Central Asia's stability, with both positive and negati ..read more