Sustainability in the battery value chain

Description

Batteries have tremendous potential: they are a key technology to achieve the Paris Agreement, can create new workplaces and significant economic value, can increase energy access, and can drive a responsible and just value chain. A value chain safeguarding human rights, supporting a just energy transition and fostering economic development, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Course Sustainability in the battery values chain outlines the problems related to achieving sustainability in the battery values.Subjects covered in this course:

• Legal aspects of battery value chain
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
• Circular economy
• Circular value chain
• Sustainable development goals (SDG)
• Battery passport

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the students will be able to

• understand sustainable development idea and identify Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
• engage discussions concerning aspects of circular economy, as well as circular value chain.
• describe policy and legal aspects of battery value chain, such as EU legislation
• explore more knowledge about sustainability in the battery value chain

Why should learners join this course?

Join our course if you are working at the battery mineral/metal processing and refining, in battery (chemical) production and recycling, in energy sector, in the automotive industry and related area. If you care about environment and sustainable development. If you wish to improve your competences, deepen your knowledge, and gain new skills. Sustainability in the