“While not necessarily a surprise, an increasingly sophisticated conversation is happening and companies are recognizing that opportunity exists for those companies effectively managing this risk,” the report reads.
According to White & Case, firms appropriately dealing with ESG issues have been pushing the argument that they are becoming far cleaner and more sustainable, thus turning into reliable and trusted partners to mine the materials that will enable the green transition. In fact, most of the survey respondents said that tackling the challenges of climate change and the energy transition should be the number-one priority for the industry this year.
“The opportunity for the sector is clear. End-users, especially those pushing energy transition agendas, such as the electric vehicle makers, want to be able to tell consumers that the materials they use come with impeccable ESG credentials,” the document reads. “In…
