Sustainable raw materials to many is a moneyspinning term coined for the business of fashion and textiles. Such efforts include the eu raw materials initiative, european innovation partnership on raw materials, us critical materials institute, and others. Download the responsible raw materials initiative rrmi book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Innovation projects create viable solutions that deliver. Raw materials initiative was instigated to manage responses to raw materials issues at an eu level. Its purpose is to provide quantitative data on the eips general objectives and on the raw materials policy context. Pdf substitutionability of critical raw materials researchgate. With more than 380 member companies, the responsible minerals initiative is one of the most utilized and respected resources for companies from a range of industries addressing responsible mineral sourcing issues in their supply chains we provide companies with tools and resources to make sourcing decisions that improve regulatory compliance and support responsible sourcing. These critical raw materials have a high economic importance to the eu combined with a high risk associated with their supply. Raw materials are essential for the sustainable functioning of modern societies.
In order to contribute to the aims of the raw materials initiative and in line with the goals of. It presents relevant and reliable monitoring information that informs government, industry, and other stakeholders in line with the overarching objectives of this eip. Infinity lithium executive director selected as lithium expert for eu assessment of critical raw materials. Strategic raw materials and sustainable development. A systematic method was proposed for the selection of metallic materials in a critical raw materials perspective.
Policy and strategy for raw materials internal market. In 2008, the commission adopted the raw materials initiative which set out a strategy for tackling the issue of access to raw materials in the eu. Raw material definition in the cambridge english dictionary. The eu raw materials initiative seen from norway by oystein. The communication was delayed because of france and germany having different. Eu addressed these challenges in the eu raw materials policy and strategy called raw materials initiative. Join life products have to be manufactured using, at least, one green to wear raw material. It was further developed by the communication tackling the. Eit rawmaterials developing raw materials into a major. Access to and affordability of mineral raw materials are crucial for. Raw materials financial definition of raw materials. Although there is little evidence of physical shortage of raw. Following the publication of the communication on the raw materials initiative meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in europe com2008699 in november 2008, the commission noted that it would, within two years, report to the council on progress made in implementing the rmi see commodity markets and raw materials. Raw materials demand requirements in turn relates to the demand of finished goods through the bill of materials bom structure.
Securing reliable and unhindered access to raw materials is important for the eu. With more than 380 member companies, the responsible minerals initiative is one of the most utilized and respected resources for companies from a range of industries addressing responsible mineral sourcing issues in their supply chains we provide companies with tools and resources to make sourcing decisions that improve regulatory compliance and support responsible sourcing of minerals from. Federal register final list of critical minerals 2018. Conflictfree, ethical supply of raw materials our company is a pioneer in the area of proven conflictfree raw material supply in the tungsten industry. History and strategic raw materials initiative department. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. In 2008 the commission launched the raw materials initiative rmi which established an integrated strategy to respond to the different challenges related to access to nonenergy and nonagricultural raw materials. The eu raw materials initiative seen from norway arkitekturhogskolen, oslo, 15. Case studies are provided that cover the theoretical and practical implications of sustainable textile issues, including environmental footprints of textile manufacturing, consumer behavior, ecodesign in clothing and apparels, supply chain sustainability, the chemistry of.
The eu raw materials initiative scope and critical assessment. New initiative aims to advance responsible sourcing of raw. The raw materials initiative meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in europe. The information given is free, as are most calls though some operators, phone boxes. Analysis of the eu raw materials initiative heinrich boll. This strategy document reinforces the three pillars approach. Weightings added to materials sourced domestically, regionally and locally. At the heart of this work is defining the critical raw materials for the eus economy. Raw materials following the raw materials initiative, on 2 february 2011 the european commission adopted a strategy document which sets out targeted measures to secure and improve access to raw materials for the eu. The united states is heavily reliant on imports of certain mineral commodities that are vital to the nations security and economic prosperity. Pdf the european parliament has adopted a resolution that proposes focusing research and development on the substitution of critical raw materials to. The european commissions ec raw materials initiative rmi. In the eu, there are at least 30 million jobs depending on the availability of raw materials. Sustainability evaluation of essential critical raw materials.
It presents relevant and reliable information that can be used in policymaking in a variety of areas. Read online the responsible raw materials initiative rrmi book pdf free download link book now. Raw materials are materials that have not been processed. Raw materials scoreboard 2018 publications office of the eu.
Commission raw materials initiative oecd unep conference on resource efficiency paris 2325th april 2008 hans s. Today, poly lactic acid pla bioplastics are made from a renewable, biobased material like sugarcane, corn, sugar beet and cassava. The raw materials scoreboard is an initiative of the eip on raw materials. The ec communication the raw materials initiative meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in europe ec 2008 is commonly known as raw material s initiative rmi. The list of 14 critical commodities is based on the report published by the european commission, dg entreprise and industry. They are in the form in which they are found in nature without any thing done to them. Other resourcedependent countries have also developed strategies in order to secure access to raw materials, such as the united states, japan or korea.
The eu raw materials initiative scope and critical. You will be able to enter your raw materialsraw materialsraw materials and manage your inventory inventoryinventory and orders ordersorders in one screen. Raw material disclosure requirement was rolled into responsible extraction requirements. You can download or order free and priced eu publications from eu bookshop at. Hsrmi was founded in 2012 by andrew perchard, espen storli and mats ingulstad in order to promote research into the political economy of strategic raw materials. Founded in 2008 by members of the responsible business alliance, formerly the electronic industry citizenship coalition, and the global esustainability initiative, the responsible minerals initiative, formerly the conflict free sourcing initiative, has grown into one of the most utilized and respected resources for companies addressing issues related to the responsible sourcing of minerals in. Possible implications of the eu raw materials initiative for africa.
Materials selection in a critical raw materials perspective. Raw material scarcity and its impact on business on the one hand, demand for raw materials continues to grow unabated. The scoreboard is published every two years, with the 2018 scoreboard being the second edition of the series. The eu raw materials initiative in an international context given the described tensions, the eu is not the only region being concerned with access to raw materials.
Securing reliable and undistorted access to raw materials is increasingly becoming an important factor for the eus competitiveness and, hence, crucial to the success of the lisbon partnership for growth and jobs. We are in constant contact with relevant organisations oecd, conflict free sourcing initiative cfsi, eu, and we are a founding member of the tungsten industry conflict mineral council. Conflictfree, ethical supply of raw materials wolfram. The responsible raw materials initiative rrmi seeks to promote the common goal of understanding and contributing to mitigating the salient social and environmental impacts of extraction and processing of raw materials in supply chains, leveraging direct and indirect partnerships and using international standards as our guideposts. For primary raw materials, t he range of materials studie d is identical to that specified b y the raw materials initiative rm i, com 2008 69 9 final on l and and in marine environm ents. The raw materials initiative meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs. Developing new innovative technology and high tech. Based on this iniative, the new european innovation partnership eip on raw materials, gathers many different players, from member states authorities, industry, research organisations and initiatives, and civil society to develop the. In 2008, the european commission presented its raw materials strategy rmi and has since then worked to implement it. The scoreboard will, for example, contribute to monitoring. Thus, finished goods demand is characterized so raw materials demand can be accurately estimated. Analysis of the eu raw materials initiative heinrich. Raw material simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. To the mass consumers, it gives them the guiltfree purchasing option and for the fashion business perspective, it is the marketing hook attached to the garments.
Within the framework of the eu raw materials initiative, it. Pdf report on the current use of critical raw materials. Overview of eu and international initiatives on raw materials 62. The european commissions actions to ensure a sustainable supply of these materials can be divided into 2 interlinked parts. Although raw materials are essential for the eu economy, their availability is. Raw materialsraw materials the raw materialraw materialraw material section of win winwinf fffashionashionashion allows you to manage the raw materials in a flexible and efficient manner. The raw materials scoreboard is an initiative of the european innovation partnership eip on raw materials. Collaboration with international initiatives inditex works closely with international initiatives such as textile exchange and better cotton initiative, with the aim of promoting the production of more sustainable raw materials. Economic importance ei and supply risk sr are used to determine the criticality of the material for the eu. This dependency of the united states on foreign sources creates a strategic vulnerability for both its economy and.
On february 2nd, 2011, an update on the raw materials initiative titled tackling the challenges in commodity markets and on raw materials was presented to the public. Report on an effective raw materials strategy for europe. This dependency of the united states on foreign sources creates a strategic vulnerability for both its economy and military to adverse foreign government. Supply chain of raw materials used in the manufacturing of. Fair and sustainable supply of raw materials from global markets. History and strategic raw materials initiative hsrmi was founded in 2012 by andrew perchard, espen storli and mats ingulstad in order to promote research into the political economy of strategic raw materials. The raw materials initiative and free trade agreements. The responsible raw materials initiative rrmi pdf book. Critical raw materials high supply risks high share of the worldwide production china antimony, fluorspar, gallium, germanium, graphite, indium, magnesium, ree, tungsten russia pgm congo cobalt, tantalum brazil niobium, tantalum low substitutability ree, pgm low recycling rates when used in very low concentrations. The eu raw materials initiative seen from norway by.
The raw materials initiative critical raw materials for the eu. Pdf eu raw materials statistics on resources and reserves. Pdf the eu raw materials initiative scope and critical. Critical raw materials crms critical raw materials crms are raw materials of a high importance to the economy of the eu and whose supply is associated with a high risk. This book is part of a fivevolume set that explores sustainability in textile industry practices globally.
Labor practices and governance structure added to required publically available list for other extracted materials. Raw materials scoreboard publications office of the eu. European commission consultation on the raw materials initiative. Since the 2009 launch of the raw materials initiative, the european commission has worked towards ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical materials. Sustainability in the textile and apparel industries. The procedure is based on the definition of the alloy criticality index, ci a, that measures the overall criticality of the alloy per unit of mass and averages different criticalities issues defined and quantified by eu. The explicit intention of hsrmi is to bring together scholars working on what the ec. The greatest impact of a garment or footwear is made during the fibre production of the textile fabrics or the materials used in the final product. Raw materials are essential for the sustainable functioning of all societies, equally so for the eu. Sustainability evaluation of essential critical raw.
Financial information includes procurement, transportation, administrative and holding costs, as well as suppliers discounts policies or any other costs related to stocking up raw materials. Strategic raw materials are indispensable for a sustainable worldwide access to energy, information, and new forms of mobility. Considering a variety of global and regional factors, however, these materials can bear a high supply risk. With more than 380 member companies, the responsible minerals initiative is one of the most utilized and respected resources for companies from a range of industries addressing responsible mineral sourcing issues in their supply chains. Biobased redefined to define other materials besides wood. Free, transparent and open markets are fundamental to. Raw material scarcity and its impact on business supply. Developing new innovative technology and high tech solutions. The eus quest for raw materials is also evident in the range of free trade agreements being negotiated. We analyze cobalt and lithium two key raw materials used to manufacture cathode sheets and electrolytes the subcomponents of ldv li ion batteries from 2014 through 2016. Access to and affordability of mineral raw materials are crucial for the sound functioning of the eus economy. Securing reliable and undistorted access to raw materials is increasingly becoming an important factor for the eus competitiveness and, hence, crucial to. The raw materials initiative meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in europe introduction raw materials are essential for the sustainable functioning of modern societies. As a result of these partnerships, we help to finance agricultural projects in china and india mecilla project in the chinese province of shanxi, and the chetna.
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