Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
supply are linked to several environmental and social concerns. The study
aims to create a picture of the supply chain of Rare Earth Metals (REMs)
and other critical metals used in the clean technology (cleantech) sectors of
electric vehicles and solar panels. The study examines how Nordic
cleantech companies are aware and acting on the challenges related to the
lifecycle of these metals and what are the potentials to minimise
environmental and social impacts. Recommendations of the study can be
summarised as three initiatives: establishment of an awareness platform and
roundtable initiative (short-term), research and information gathering (midterm),
and development of closed-loop solutions (long-term).
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