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The (Potential) Value of Labeling in the Lithium Ion Battery Supply Chain

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Demand for electric vehicles has risen dramatically alongside consumer concerns about greenhouse gas emissions. 1] Electric vehicle driven demand for lithium-ion battery raw materials such as cobalt and copper is expected to increase 10x by 2026. [2]. We did not model costs for these competing processes due to large uncertainties.

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Regulations to Prevent Modern Slavery in Supply Chains 

Exiger Perspectives

Modern slavery in supply chains refers to the exploitation and forced labor practices that occur within global networks. Governments are taking initiatives to make organizations accountable for all activities in their supply chains that might involve modern slavery. The enactment of these recommendations is still pending.