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The reality of green energy: “green metal” supply chains won’t be able to keep up

NC State SCRC

The IEA predicts about a seven fold increase of such “green metals” by 2030. The findings suggest that the world will be less reliant on energy-related resources in 2040 than it is today. Copper and nickel would require $250-300bn in capex before 2030. But where are the deposits of these “green metals”?

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. Actively measure the consumption of non-renewable resources (carbon, water, energy, etc) in the network. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. This work is important to me. What do you think? New Business Models.

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Shining a Light on the EV Supply Chain: A Poor Environmental and Human Rights Record

NC State SCRC

S&P Global Mobility forecasts electric vehicle sales in the United States could reach 40 percent of total passenger car sales by 2030 , and more optimistic projections foresee electric vehicle sales surpassing 50 percent by 2030. The IEA predicts about a seven fold increase of such “green metals” by 2030.

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