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Cobalt Institute welcomes three new members
Cobalt Institute is delighted to announce three new members in 2024 – Gécamines, the biggest mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sustainable battery maker Northvolt, and Shell Catalysts & Technologies
Cobalt Occupational Exposure Limits – How the Next Steps of the Legislative OEL Process are Key for the Future of the EU’s Green Transition
Cobalt is essential for Europe’s green deal, circular economy, and strategic autonomy. To meet the given objectives and to ensure the growth of the cobalt industry, proportionate EU-wide cobalt occupational exposure limit (OEL) values, which are currently determined by the European Commission, are needed.
Cobalt Institute Product Carbon Footprint guidance launches at LME Week 2023
The Cobalt Institute launched its new Product Carbon Footprint guidance at London Metal Exchange (LME) Week, the annual meeting of the global metals community in London.
The new Batteries Regulation of the EU and the contribution of cobalt
The European transport revolution is a big step ahead. The European Parliament and the European Council have approved the new rules for the design, production, and waste management of all types of bat...
Environmental and human rights due diligence: key reflections from the cobalt industry
1 June 2023
By Susannah McLaren, Head of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability, Cobalt Institute; Anna Triponel, Founder and Advisor, Human Level
On 9 May, the Cobalt Institute kicked off its...
The Cobalt Institute to welcome Dinah McLeod as new Director General in June 2023
The Cobalt Institute has appointed Dinah McLeod as the Director General of the association with effect from 8 June 2023. Dinah comes with a wealth of experience in sustainability and expertise in lead...
