ESG in Critical Mineral Supply Chains: Queensland's Transparency Initiative
Critical mineral supply chains face increasing demand from investors for ethical sourcing and traceability, with Queensland leading the way.
Queensland has a robust regulatory framework that aligns with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, making it a pioneer in this area.
The demand for critical minerals such as cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements is growing, and as a result, greater scrutiny is being applied to the environmental and ethical aspects of supply chains.
Critical minerals are essential for clean energy and advanced tech.
Author's summary: Queensland leads in ESG transparency.