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Accelerating transition: The case for formalising artisanal and small-scale mined cobalt in the DRC

A formalised, regulated ASM sector safeguards human rights, supports the livelihoods of thousands of people, sustains a just transition and helps meet decarbonisation goals.)

Posted by Socrates Economou on May 17, 2022 Commodities Insights

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Making carbon markets work – for everyone

Céline Yvon explores the potential of carbon markets as a mechanism for securing sustainable finance, diversifying development efforts, and fostering community resilience. )

Posted by Céline Yvon on May 06, 2022 Energy Transition and ESG

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Ethics of cobalt mining must be taken seriously by traders

Buyers need to create common standards and metrics to govern extraction process)

Posted by Professor Michael Posner , Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly on March 22, 2022 Commodities Insights

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Why responsible sourcing of metals is more important than ever

As the transition to a net-zero economy gathers pace, attention is being brought to bear on how the world is going to source the vital materials that will enable decarbonisation at scale.)

Posted by James Nicholson on July 06, 2021 Energy Transition and ESG

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New blog and launch of report on economic impact of semi-mechanised mining

Welcome to Trafigura Insights, our new blog to which we invite guest commentary on the sourcing of natural resources, and our colleagues to share views on the commodity markets and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues related to our sector.)

Posted by Jonas Moberg on December 03, 2019 Energy Transition and ESG

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Surviving and thriving in the era of shipping decarbonisation

Dr. Tristan Smith shares his views on the threats and opportunities ahead for the global shipping industry as it seeks to move towards decarbonisation.)

Posted by Dr. Tristan Smith on March 23, 2021 Commodities Insights

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Rethinking compliance and sustainability through collective action

Vanessa Hans from the Basel Institute puts forward the case for a collective approach by the private and public sectors as well as civil society and international organisations to develop good and universal compliance, sustainability and human rights practices.)

Posted by Vanessa Hans on February 11, 2021 Commodities Insights

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Time for a carbon levy on shipping fuel

Reducing shipping emissions is a vital component of the fight against global climate change)

Posted by Jose Maria Larocca , Rasmus Bach Nielsen on September 25, 2020 Energy Transition and ESG

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Covid-19: A chance to put social impact on the corporate agenda once and for all?

Impact-driven initiatives easily fall off the list of corporate priorities. But the current crisis could change that – and corporate foundations and other corporate social investors are uniquely placed to use their influence. EVPA's Karoline Heitmann shares four ways they can take a lead.)

Posted by Karoline Heitmann on June 01, 2020 Commodities Insights

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The need for an interdependent system of governance and accountability

Auret van Heerden puts forward the case for a unified and universally accepted labour standard for artisanal small-scale mining and for shared responsibility for workers’ rights all along the supply chain. )

Posted by Auret van Heerden on April 17, 2020 Commodities Insights

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Our ESG performance in 2019 – Trafigura and climate change

Last week we launched our fifth Responsibility Report. Here I highlight a couple of key aspects related to climate change and how we seek to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.)

Posted by Jonas Moberg on January 20, 2020 Energy Transition and ESG

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The Mutoshi Project: a preview of unexplored opportunities for Corporate Philanthropy

Should business and philanthropy be always opposed to each other or could they pursue complementary purposes? A case study about a philanthropic project and a corporate pilot in DRC shows that there is room for mutual benefits when business and philanthropy join forces.)

Posted by Vincent Faber on December 16, 2019 Commodities Insights