Illuminating metal supply chains
Voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) are becoming central to how sustainability practices are implemented across global mineral supply chains. However, the landscape of these standards remains fragmented and difficult to navigate. In our recent study, we provide a comprehensive mapping of VSS in the mining, minerals, and metals (M3) sectors. We compile a database of 38 … Read more
The stakeholder event How do we create a more resilient critical mineral supply chain? was held on 29 January 2026 at University College London, with hybrid participation. Convened under the MINERS Project and led by the Institute for Sustainable Resources (UCL) in partnership with the British Geological Survey and the Lumet Project, lead by University … Read more
“The current approach to sustainability is not working” This is the clear message of a recent survey of 844 sustainability experts across 72 countries. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this concern is especially loud in North America, where sustainability, DEI and ESG are facing a strong backlash. The new report, jointly developed by GlobeScan, ERM and Volans , … Read more