ESG Webinar Series
This four-part webinar series, The Sustainable Battery Value Chain: Bourgeoning ESG Requirements & Opportunities for the Canadian Sector, will highlight how emerging international standards and regulatory requirements related environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are shaping Canada's battery sector.
4 Part Webinar Series
November 28, 2024 December 4, 2024 & January 2025
Virtual
Enivornmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become is a significant determining factor in:
- Sourcing of critical minerals and processing technologies
- Investment in mining and minerals processing operations
- ESG standards, criteria and expectations are quickly evolving
In the competitive area of ESG, continued innovation and improvement will be critical, creating new market opportunities for clean tech solutions.
Canada is well positioned to lead the energy transition:
- Abundant mineral resources
- Clean power
- Comprehensive standards and regulations related to mining, processing and production
- Changes to the Competition Act will make it more critical than ever to substantiate claims
To capitalize on these advantages, Canada must not only excel in ESG but also provide clear, objective evidence of its leadership.
The Global Battery Alliance has identified “over 100 regulations and dozens of voluntary standards relevant to battery value chain sustainability… The proliferation of voluntary standards reflects the importance of ESG performance, but navigating this landscape is proving challenging for companies, their supply chains, and stakeholders.”
Webinar Sessions
- November 28, 2024 | 11 AM EST
- Kaisa Toroskainen and Graham Lee, Global Battery Alliance
Critical Minerals Supply Chains and The Battery Passport
Understanding the battery supply chain’s sustainability gap and the tools that can be used to bridge this gap and provide transparency and traceability throughout the battery lifecycle.
- December 4, 2024 | 12 PM EST
- Michelle Gluck and Stephan Theben, SLR Consulting | Matthew McCulloch, Norda Stelo | KarChi Lee, Benchmark
Due Diligence and Promoting ESG Performance
A look at some of the key ESG performance indicators, the mechanisms required for ESG tracking, monitoring and reporting, and how ESG performance can be used as a business differentiator.
- January 2025 | To be announced
Sustainability Disclosures and Access to Capital
A look at how capital markets are managing risk & informing investment with standardized ESG reporting. … More details to come.
- January 2025 | To be announced
Battery Regulations and Producer Responsibility
A look at how the cradle-to-cradle lifecycle management of batteries is being regulated and how international regulations are impacting the Canadian industry. … More details to come.
Why ESG Issues Matter
Competitive
ESG performance is a competitive advantage. Industry must adopt novel technological solutions to reduce carbon and waste, improve efficiencies and circularity, and reduce impacts.
Reporting
Regulations, customers, and investors require ESG tracking and reporting. Industry must understand the tools and platforms for demonstrating ESG performance.
Global Impact
The battery value chain is global. Organizations operating in the sector must develop a deep understanding not just of domestic but international ESG requirements as well.
Promotion
Canadian companies must promote and leverage their ESG advantage. Understanding that companies are being held to account for greenwashing and unverifiable claims.
