Cobalt in battery technology and responsible sourcing

The Principles for Responsible Investment podcast

English - May 22, 2018 11:30 - 29 minutes - 14.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
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Olivier Van Hirtum and Jaideep Singh Panwar join the PRI’s Nabylah Abo Dehman to discuss the role of cobalt in battery technology and the human rights risks associated with the sourcing of cobalt. They explore the impact of electric vehicles growth on the demand for cobalt and the key role that investors can play in pushing for the adoption of more responsible sourcing practices of cobalt.