Gri standard in sustainable reporting pwc s academy training course pwc is a certified provider of the global reporting initiative gri training services in the central and eastern europe. The report should be seen in the context of the political priorities of. The eu raw materials strategy aims at securing affordable access to natural resources for european companies and seeks to use all policy instruments, including development policy, to reach this. The responsible raw materials initiative rrmi seeks to promote the common goal of understanding and contributing to mitigating the salient social and environmental impacts of extraction and processing of raw materials in supply chains, leveraging direct and indirect partnerships and using international standards as our guideposts. Achievements and next steps in the eu strategy msprefram final conference brussels, 9 march 2017 dr. Underlines the need to ascertain sustainable sourcing and supply of primary raw materials. On february 2nd, 2011, an update on the raw materials initiative titled tackling the challenges in commodity markets and on raw materials was presented to the public. Following the raw materials initiative, on 2 february 2011 the european commission adopted a strategy document which sets out targeted measures to secure and improve access to raw materials for the eu. Policy and strategy for raw materials internal market. Developing new innovative technology and high tech.
Processing refining stage refers to a series of operations and treatments that transform raw materials. In response to demands from german industry prompted by the fear of growing problems in securing supplies raw materials and calling forof a more active support policy, the german government published its. Raw materials initiative eu policy eu raw materials policy commission priorities 201519 1. The list of critical raw materials contains raw materials which reach or exceed thresholds for both economic importance and supply risk. A comparative analysis of 5 national raw material strategies eurare. Jobs, growth and investment circular economy and green growth 3. Analysis of the eu raw materials initiative heinrich boll. The renewed strategy highlights the importance of adapting to changes brought on by the transition to a lowcarbon and more circular economy, as well as the strategic importance of raw materials for the eu manufacturing industry. The communication was delayed because of france and germany having different. A longterm strategy for a european circular economy setting the course for success 2 processing, use and disposal of materials6,and given estimates that a more circular economy could cut emissions from heavy industry by 56% by 2050. Its vision is to develop raw materials into a major strength for europe. This strategy document reinforces the three pillars approach.
The principles of the european integrated strategy raw materials initiative, which was developed in connection with the increase of the importance of eu member states raw materials security in a paneuropean context and in the preparation of which the czech republic actively participated, were implemented in the draft of the new state raw. The raw materials initiative contained in that commission communication is an integrated strategy aimed at responding to different challenges related to access to nonenergy nonagriculture raw materials. Update on eu raw materials and minerals policy minguide. Fair and sustainable supply of raw materials from global markets. Substitution is one strategy that can reduce the reliance of a company, sector or economy on imported critical raw materials. New raw material policy for minerals and their resources. Raw materials initiative putting strategy in practice. Raw materials postprocessing contamination listeria can attach to surfaces and form biofilms surface attached communities of cells embedded in an extracellular polysaccharide matrix. Report on critical raw materials and the circular economy.
Nov 30, 2010 the raw materials initiative integrated strategy based on three pillars right framework conditions within the eu in order to foster sustainable supply from european sources ensuring access to raw materials from international markets under the same conditions as other industrial competitors boosting resource efficiency and recycling to reduce. Eu strategy on raw materials following the raw materials initiative, on 2 february 2011 the european commission adopted a strategy document which sets out targeted measures to secure and improve access to raw materials for the eu. This case details the boeing companys raw material supply chain risks and explores appropriate strategies to mitigate them. The collection of information is ongoing activity and is. Recognizing the dependence of its businesses on natural capital, kao commits to. Energy union transition to a lowcarbon economy renewables, electricity market, transport 4. In 2008 the commission proposed to launch the european raw materials initiative 1 rmi, which is an integrated strategy in response to the different challenges related to access to nonenergy raw materials, based on 3 pillars. However, strategic sourcing can go well beyond cutting costs. In november 2008, the european commission published its new communication the raw materials initiative meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in europe. The raw materials initiative meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in europe introduction raw materials are essential for the sustainable functioning of modern societies. The underlying driver for both lithium and cobalt demand is the ev revolution, which is gathering pace. Initiative proposes an integrated raw materials strategy for the eu based on three pillars. Eit rawmaterials is the largest consortium in the raw materials sector worldwide.
From this the german government derives the following core strategic objectives. Policy context the raw materials initiative ec2008699 recognizes the importance of a secure and sustainable supply of raw materials to the eu from domestic sources, international markets, and from secondary sources, e. Following its previous analysis of the competitiveness of the sector dg enterprise and the political and economic developments around the world at. Strategy on resource efficiency european external action. In 2008, the european commission presented its raw materials strategy rmi and has since then worked to implement it. Access to and affordability of mineral raw materials are crucial for. Recovery of critical and other raw materials from mining. Report on an effective raw materials strategy for europe. Thus, finished goods demand is characterized so raw materials demand can be accurately estimated.
Analysis of supply and demand of nonenergy raw materials. Kao recognizes the importance of global issues and risks such as scarcity of resources, global warming, degradation of biodiversity and other environmental problems, as well as human rights, and, to contribute to resolution of global issues, kao strives for sustainable procurement of raw materials. Strategic raw materials are indispensable for a sustainable worldwide access to energy, information, and new forms of mobility. This draft document provides a list of initiatives linked to raw materials, where initiative refers to currently active multistakeholders group.
The raw materials initiative integrated strategy based on three pillars right framework conditions within the eu in order to foster sustainable supply from european sources ensuring access to raw materials from international markets under the same conditions as other industrial competitors boosting resource efficiency and recycling to reduce. Critical raw materials substitution profiles september. Internal market unlock the full potential of the single market. Within the framework of the eu raw materials initiative, it was decided to identify a list of critical raw materials at eu level, in close cooperation with member states and stakeholders.
Access to and affordability of mineral raw materials are crucial for the sound functioning of the eus economy. Strategies to enhance resource efficiency, recycling and reuse are important to address social and economic development in a context of. Considering a variety of global and regional factors, however, these materials can bear a high supply risk. It also is a means to define and document what an organizations competencies are and what they should be. Eu raw materials strategy and commission priorities. History and strategic raw materials initiative department.
Developing new innovative technology and high tech solutions. Draft critical mineral listsummary of methodology and. Financial information includes procurement, transportation, administrative and holding costs, as well as suppliers discounts policies or any other costs related to stocking up raw materials. Manuel gomez herrero unit c2 resource efficiency and raw materials directorategeneral for internal market, industry, entrepreneurship and smes dg grow european commission thank you for your attention. Although there is little evidence of physical shortage of raw. In response to demands from german industry prompted by the fear of growing problems in securing supplies raw materials and calling forof a more active support policy, the german government published its raw materials strategy on 25 october 2010. For purposes of this paper, strategic sourcing will be defined as the. The eu raw materials strategy aims at securing affordable access to natural resources for european companies and seeks to use all policy instruments. It can have a profound impact on a companys financials and can strongly influence the purchasing and procurement processes.
At worst, the eus strategy looks like a traditional grab for raw. Like the european strategy it is predominantly motivated by an interest in improving access to raw materials for german industry. It also involves laying outstepbystephow youre going to get there. Analysis of the eu raw materials initiative heinrich. Emphasises the role of fair trade, in ensuring that prices of primary raw materials and products reflect their environmental and social externalities, and that, where relevant, healthy competition between the market for primary and secondary resources is. Eu raw materials policy and initiatives interreg europe. Resource efficiency or resource productivity, is the ratio between a given benefit or result and the natural resource use required for it.
In 2008 the commission launched the raw materials initiative rmi which established an integrated strategy to respond to the different challenges related to access to nonenergy and nonagricultural raw materials. Eu critical raw materials in the circular economy and strategic value. The raw materials initiative meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in europe. Its mission is to enable sustainable competitiveness of the european minerals, metals and materials sector along the value chain by driving innovation, education and entrepreneurship. Strategic planning is the practice of looking forward, outside the immediate future for your organization, to reach a particular set of goals. This report has been produced under the action plan on circular economy in which the commission set out to issue a report on critical raw materials and the circular economy in 2017, in order to ensure a coherent and effective approach, provide key data sources, promote best practices and identify possible further actions.
Without this foundation in place, youre likely to get caught up in a tornado of urgent activities that may not actually. The raw materials initiative, launched in 2008 by the european commission, stressed the eus. Ensuring sustainable access to these raw materials is crucial to the competitiveness and growth of the eu economy and to the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy. Raw materialsraw materials the raw materialraw materialraw material section of win winwinf fffashionashionashion allows you to manage the raw materials in a flexible and efficient manner. In the third part of the workshop, the speakers were joined by further experts for a. Raw materials demand requirements in turn relates to the demand of finished goods through the bill of materials bom structure. Introduction lists of critical minerals, although useful to identify and prioritize materials of concern, are, by necessity, a simplification of a complex issue. The latest estimates from mckinseys future mobility initiative suggests that global ev production will increase from 3. Raw materials are essential for the sustainable functioning of modern societies. Secondary raw materials can also be obtained from the recycling of raw i. Core objectives of the german raw materials strategy similar aspects can be identifiedin german ys raw materials strategy.
Pdf the eu raw materials initiative scope and critical. The commission therefore proposed in its communication that the eu should agree on an integrated raw materials strategy. Production of steelmaking raw materials has grown substantially over the past years, though it has been difficult for supply to meet what has been nearly a decade of continuous growth in demand from the steel industry. Kao guidelines for sustainable procurement of raw materials. Other strategies include increased recycling or primary extraction. Dstisusc20121final 6 1 production of steelmaking raw materials is booming, but miners are now facing increasing challenges. To produce a short lifecycle electronic good, strategic raw materials can be bought. In 2008, the commission adopted the raw materials initiative which set out a strategy for tackling the issue of access to raw materials in the eu. Report on an effective raw materials strategy for europe a7. Aluminum and titanium accounted for about 75% of the weight of a typical large commercial aircraft, so boeing and its suppliers bought hundreds of millions of pounds of these metals every year in order to manufacture structural parts. Eu raw materials policy, data needs and actions to. Grow c2 eu raw materials policy eu raw materials initiative aim. Strategic raw materials and sustainable development.
In this paper we investigate a manufacturers sustainable sourcing strategy that includes recycled materials. Secondary raw materials are defined as materials produced from other sources other than primary. Thus, in 2008 the eu instigated the raw materials initiative rmi to. Definition of resource efficiency and indicators in the context of this strategy paper, it is necessary to define the term resource efficiency more precisely. The strategy covers all raw materials used by european industry except materials from agricultural production and materials used as fuel. History and strategic raw materials initiative hsrmi was founded in 2012 by andrew perchard, espen storli and mats ingulstad in order to promote research into the political economy of strategic raw materials. Commission staff working document report on critical raw. You will be able to enter your raw materialsraw materialsraw materials and manage your inventory inventoryinventory and orders ordersorders in one screen. Jul 11, 2017 the principles of the european integrated strategy raw materials initiative, which was developed in connection with the increase of the importance of eu member states raw materials security in a paneuropean context and in the preparation of which the czech republic actively participated, were implemented in the draft of the new state raw. Pdf sustainable sourcing of strategic raw materials by.