With the global energy transition, the demand for mineral metals to achieve a clean energy transition may release unprecedented demand over the next few decades. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), by 2040, the demand for minerals by clean energy technologies (including batteries) will increase by 4 to 6 times. At the same time, the supply of these minerals faces significant challenges, including high geographical concentration, declining resource quality, high climate risks, and adverse environmental and social impacts.
To address these challenges, promote the EU’s circular economy and zero pollution ambitions, and strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy, the European Commission approved the Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on Batteries and Waste Batteries (hereinafter referred to as the Battery Regulation) in 2023, replacing the 2006/66/EC Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators. The regulation outlines a new framework for responsible batteries in the EU, including: 1) reducing environmental and social impacts at various stages of the battery lifecycle; 2) promoting the circular economy; 3) strengthening the management of the EU internal market. The European Commission proposes that “given the exponential growth in the EU’s demand for batteries, economic operators placing batteries on the EU market should establish battery due diligence policies.” Chapter 7 of the Battery Regulation points out the obligations of economic operators in battery due diligence policies, requiring economic operators to identify and manage risks in their battery supply chain and enhance transparency.
Landscape Consulting has developed this "Corporate Due Diligence Manual" to assist companies in complying with the Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on Batteries and Waste Batteries.
Corporate Due Diligence Manual of Regulation (EU) 2023:1542 on Batteries and Waste Batteries.pdf
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