Cobalt Downstream Engagement Group

The Cobalt Downstream Engagement Group (DEG) is Cobalt Institute’s platform that connects downstream users with the broader cobalt supply chain, fostering a shared understanding of industry dynamics and encouraging ongoing dialogue and collaboration.

The DEG brings together Cobalt Institute members with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), battery and electronics manufacturers, and other downstream users of cobalt and cobalt-containing products in meetings on a variety of topics of concern to the cobalt value chain. It is free for interested parties and takes place on an ad hoc basis.

The topics of DEG sessions may include any of the following:

Cobalt market developments

DRC

Indonesia

ASM and child labour

EU Battery Regulation

Due diligence & standards

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Decarbonisation

Circular economy

Chemicals management

Other policy & regulations

The benefits of joining the DEG include:

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Being informed and up to date on the latest cobalt market developments

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Receiving insights on key cobalt producer countries to inform company due diligence

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Providing clarity of expectations and harmonisation of interpretations between industry partners

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Engaging with companies in your cobalt supply chain in one place

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Fostering shared responsibility across all actors to promote respect for human rights, worker warfare and environmental sustainability

For more information, please see our FAQs

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