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Thanks to Will Girling of Automotive World for the recent feature. Although regulatory and economic factors have instigated the need for sustainable batteries, consumers preference for higher ESG performance will keep the momentum going. In the interview, Circulor’s CEO Douglas Johnson-Poensgen unpacks the need for automakers to prove responsible sourcing to maintain sales in the US and EU, requiring accurate and verifiable traceability data along with close supplier engagement. To bring this to life, the article highlights notable results of Circulor with  customers SQM and Volvo Cars to make available digital proof of SQM’s IRMA Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) 75 lithium to downstream customers. https://lnkd.in/g2YfGReV #Sustainable #Battery #SupplyChains #Traceability #ResponsibleSourcing #ESG

The battery value chain faces increasing requirements, globally, to prove the responsibility and sustainability of their products. As the most mature supply chain traceability solution available today, Circulor is helping customers respond to these growing demands. With the largest battery traceability network - 52% of global cell manufacturing capacity - the ongoing expansion of our network continuously benefits new and future customers since many suppliers are likely to be already connected on our platform for specific materials, components or products. Read more about the benefits of our network in our latest blog… https://lnkd.in/e8GHx5b4 In addition to working at scale with key industry players we have a full ecosystem of partners, including Deloitte, KPMG, SGS, Oracle, Systemiq Ltd., Kumi Consulting Ltd. Battery Pass World Economic Forum Catena-X Critical Minerals Association (UK) #Battery #Traceability #Sustainability #EUBatteryRegulation #CleanVehicle #Manufacturing

We're gearing up for the Advanced Automotive Batteries Conference in Strasbourg next week, running from May 13th to 16th. If you're attending and would like to meet, please reach out. On May 16th, Douglas Johnson-Poensgen will be taking the stage at 09:50am to discuss 'Building transparent, traceable, and responsible critical mineral supply chains' as part of the EV Mobility 2030 track. Later in the day, at 15:30, join Doug and fellow experts on a panel diving into European Battery Passports, Provenance, and Global Traceability Standards. It's set to be an insightful discussion! #SupplyChains #Battery #AABCEurope SAE International Marc Leduc Craig Wohlers Ilka von Dalwigk John Tintinalli (Tintinaglia) Anna Stefanopoulou

Circulor's PROVE solution leads the market with the largest battery traceability network, creating a powerful ‘network effect’ for our customers.  Trusted by globally recognized brands, our network boasts over 145 customer facilities worldwide actively contributing traceability and sustainability data.  With our platform, you tap into a vast ecosystem, working with 52% of global cell manufacturing capacity. We've provided supply chain visibility for over 157 million battery cells in 670,000 EVs, collecting over 2.5 billion traceability data points. Join us and leverage the network effect to transform your supply chain with Circulor. More information on our PROVE platform and how to leverage Circulor's network can be found in our latest blog: https://circ.ly/network #SupplyChain #Transparency #Sustainability Douglas Johnson-Poensgen Yue Jin Tay Luise Müller-Hofstede Karolin Langfeldt Bill Zierolf Magda Rychlewska Shannon Carabetta Fearghal Kearney Ellen Carey Jessica Green Delia Zanatta Rhys Mason Ben Kilbey Frank Maisano 

The European Commission has released the draft Carbon Footprint methodology for EV batteries, with an opportunity to feedback until 28 May 2024. These Acts are a significant requirement of the EU Battery Regulation – a pioneering legislation that positions Europe at the forefront of building a sustainable, secure, and circular battery economy, and driving competitiveness. While the ultimate responsibility for several significant obligations, including the Carbon Footprint, sits with the Economic Operators, it’s important to acknowledge the role of all participants in a battery's lifecycle to comply. Beyond compliance, multiple benefits can be realised by organizations across the battery value chain. Read about navigating the EU Battery Regulation and our extensive battery value chain network in our recent blog. https://lnkd.in/eymDttaz #BatteryRegulation #Transparency #Sustainability #PROVEbyCirculor Douglas Johnson-Poensgen Yue Jin Tay Luise Müller-Hofstede Karolin Langfeldt Bill Zierolf Magda Rychlewska Shannon Carabetta Fearghal Kearney Jessica Green Delia Zanatta Rhys Mason Ben Kilbey Frank Maisano 

Exciting discussions last week at the RBC Capital Markets conference! Our CEO, Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, had the privilege of joining a panel at the Global Battery Value Chain Conference. Together with industry leaders Tzveta Tchorbadjieva from Anglo American, Laurent Charbonnier from Sibanye-Stillwater, and George Heppel from BASF, they explored the profound impact of the EV revolution on battery material producers and the mining industry as a whole. You can watch the panel discussion here: https://circ.ly/RBCCM #EVRevolution #BatteryMaterials #MiningIndustry

Congratulations Congressman Paul Tonko and Congressman Garrett Graves on yesterday’s introduction of the Critical Material TRACE Act (H.R. 8187).   The bipartisan legislation would improve supply chain transparency throughout the energy transition by establishing a program within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development, implementation, and adoption of digital identification systems.    “A well-developed digital battery identifier and set of reporting standards,” says Congressman Tonko, “would allow for the smooth transfer of relevant information between various stakeholders, including mining companies, manufacturers, recyclers, consumers, and regulators, while helping meet long-term goals for stable, secure, and ethical battery supply chains. Our Critical Material TRACE Act would deliver that robust battery identification system.”   Circulor’s glad to be working in support of this bill with the Battery Materials & Technology Coalition (BMTC), SAFE, Umicore, OPTEL Group, Union of Concerned Scientists, Global Battery Alliance, and many others.   More on the TRACE Act here: https://lnkd.in/daCaHNjD  

We're thrilled to participate in the upcoming Advanced Automotive Batteries Conference in Strasbourg, running from May 13th to 16th! Mark your calendars for May 16th, when Douglas Johnson-Poensgen will take the stage at 09:50am. Doug will be discussing 'Building transparent, traceable, and responsible critical mineral supply chains' as part of the EV Mobility 2030 track. Later in the day, at 15:30, join Doug and fellow experts on a panel that will delve into European Battery Passports, Provenance and Global Traceability Standards. #SupplyChains #Battery #AABCEurope SAE International Marc LeDuc Craig Wohlers Ilka von Dalwigk John Tintinalli (Tintinaglia) Anna Stefanopoulou

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗩 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Congratulations to two Circulor clients - StoreDot and Polestar for achieving a groundbreaking milestone with their #XFC technology! Reducing EV charge time to just 10 minutes is a game-changer that addresses a key concern among consumers and boosts global EV adoption. This collaboration showcases the visionary leadership of Thomas Ingenlath and Doron Myersdorf, reshaping consumer expectations and accelerating the shift towards sustainable mobility. Kudos to StoreDot and Polestar for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of EV technology. We're excited to witness how this innovation transforms the EV landscape! #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy #SustainableMobility #EVBattery Ebba Källeskog Petra Pettersson Lisa Bolin Douglas Johnson-Poensgen Yue Jin Tay Jessica Green Tamir Ben-Moshe Delia Zanatta Samer Hammoud

This week, Fearghal Kearney spoke at the Li-ION BATTERY AMERICAS 2024 conference in Las Vegas, alongside a fantastic line-up of speakers and experts from across the EV supply chain including Bill Williams from Baltimore Aircoil Company, Chris Nevers from Rivian and Frank McCleary from Porsche Consulting. Here are the key topics, insights and takeaways.... ◾ The demand for battery-EVs in North America, 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 components. ◾ The importance of 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 in the supply chain. ◾ The role regulations play in shaping the future of the EV market, with a need for 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. ◾ The potential tensions between 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 with global partners like China. ◾ The 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 and the collaborations required to bring these technologies to market. ◾ The 𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 on the establishment of new capacities in the US and Europe. #lithium #EV #supplychain #Automotive #LithiumBattery #EnergyStorage Robert Pell Dr. Simon Engelke Avery Huang Thomas Schäfer Kevin Fok Kristin Hengstebeck