RBA 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: OFFICIAL PARTNER SESSION
Responsible Contracts in Practice: Strengthening Cobalt Supply Chains
Navigating evolving expectations with practical tools and shared insights
Session Description
Emerging regulations — from the EU CSDDD and Batteries Regulation to U.S./EU forced-labour bans — are transforming what contracts need to deliver.
In this partner session, hosted by Cobalt Institute and the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP), participants will:
- Be introduced to the principles of responsible contracting.
- Hear early findings from research across the cobalt value chain.
- Exchange good practices, identify pain points, and highlight where support is most needed.
This is not just a listening session: your input will directly shape the Cobalt Institute’s ongoing consultation and its practical recommendations for responsible contracting in cobalt value chains.
📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 (RBA 2025 Annual Conference Partner Day)
🕒 Time: 09:00 - 10:30 EST
📍 Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
🤝 Partners: Cobalt Institute & Responsible Contracting Project
This session will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule and in full consideration of antitrust obligations.
Why Join
- Stay ahead of regulatory and market demands.
- Learn how responsible contracting can balance compliance, supplier engagement, and commercial realities.
- Contribute insights that will inform concrete guidance for the cobalt industry.
Join Us – Register Your Interest
Please register your interest to join Responsible Contracts in Practice: Strengthening Cobalt Supply Chains. Spaces are limited, so we’ll review registrations to ensure diverse participation. You’ll receive a confirmation email if your spot is secured.
We look forward to your participation in shaping practical guidance for responsible contracting in the cobalt industry.
For any queries, please contact Alec Popper: apopper@cobaltinstitute.org
