Assessing the social and environmental impacts of critical mineral supply chains for the energy transition in Europe DOI Creative Commons
Etienne Berthet,

Julien Lavalley,

Candy Anquetil-Deck

и другие.

Global Environmental Change, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 86, С. 102841 - 102841

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024

Advanced technologies are inherently dependent on critical minerals and their related metals. The mining extraction of these leads to significant social environmental impacts that extend beyond the regions where those advanced ultimately used. This study explores global socio-environmental challenges arising from European Climate Law's aim for net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050, focusing EU's consumption minerals. Developing a novel methodology based Multi-Regional Input-Output (MRIO) model, enriched with detailed mineral production data specific ore-to-mineral ratios information, this work assesses within its energy transition framework. innovative approach extends ore encompass all stages supply chain. Key findings indicate continental Europe accounts 60% footprint, yet only 35% footprint 34 analyzed In contrast, Africa's South America's shares 12% 29%, respectively, markedly higher than attributed in previous studies. highlights securing minerals, including potential usage conflicts increased water-scarce basins Australia, Kazakhstan, Africa, Chile, hence exacerbating community issues. Furthermore, research suggests achieving climate goals could expose between 15 89,000 African miners modern slavery vulnerabilities 2040. However, adherence EU Green Deal principles mitigate risks recommendations proposed, diversifying chains, establishing partnerships countries maintain high standards, adopting circular economy paradigms solutions. advocates new methodological development build comprehensive strategies balancing effects extraction, especially developing countries.

Язык: Английский

Assessing the social and environmental impacts of critical mineral supply chains for the energy transition in Europe DOI Creative Commons
Etienne Berthet,

Julien Lavalley,

Candy Anquetil-Deck

и другие.

Global Environmental Change, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 86, С. 102841 - 102841

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024

Advanced technologies are inherently dependent on critical minerals and their related metals. The mining extraction of these leads to significant social environmental impacts that extend beyond the regions where those advanced ultimately used. This study explores global socio-environmental challenges arising from European Climate Law's aim for net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050, focusing EU's consumption minerals. Developing a novel methodology based Multi-Regional Input-Output (MRIO) model, enriched with detailed mineral production data specific ore-to-mineral ratios information, this work assesses within its energy transition framework. innovative approach extends ore encompass all stages supply chain. Key findings indicate continental Europe accounts 60% footprint, yet only 35% footprint 34 analyzed In contrast, Africa's South America's shares 12% 29%, respectively, markedly higher than attributed in previous studies. highlights securing minerals, including potential usage conflicts increased water-scarce basins Australia, Kazakhstan, Africa, Chile, hence exacerbating community issues. Furthermore, research suggests achieving climate goals could expose between 15 89,000 African miners modern slavery vulnerabilities 2040. However, adherence EU Green Deal principles mitigate risks recommendations proposed, diversifying chains, establishing partnerships countries maintain high standards, adopting circular economy paradigms solutions. advocates new methodological development build comprehensive strategies balancing effects extraction, especially developing countries.

Язык: Английский

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