The CI is looking to develop a sustainability profile for cobalt which will outline the environmental effects and the socio-economic benefits, and highlight the “sustainability attributes” of cobalt substances used in various applications
Cobalt is considered a Critical Raw Material, it is recognised as an important technology enabling metal where energy storage, high temperature resilience, hardness, process efficiency and environmental benefits are required
The Cobalt Institute has launched responsiblecobalt.org
Cobalt is subject to a wide number of regulations, policies and classifications which are applied at regional, national and global level
Cobalt contributes greatly to the general quality of life for humans and for a sustainable future, its importance to rechargeable batteries, electronics, catalysts, alloys and healthcare has resulted in the metal being referred to as a technology enabling element
Cobalt has been used to colour pottery and glass for at least 2600 years evidenced by cobalt-containing glazes having been found in Ancient Egyptian tombs
On 9 January 2019, the Cobalt Institute (CI) launched the Cobalt Industry Responsible Assessment Framework (CIRAF)
Research commissioned by the Cobalt Institute forecasts that the cobalt industry will contribute around €6.2bn per year in value addition across the EEA between 2019 and 2028
