How ESG is Forging the Future of Metals

Published: Jun 17, 2025 19:07

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At the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Chain Summit - Main Forum hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., Jane Xie, the Director of Sustainable Development Business at Shanghai Greenment Environmental Information Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a speech on the topic of "How ESG is Forging the Future of Metals."

At the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Chain Summit - Main Forum hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., Jane Xie, the Director of Sustainable Development Business at Shanghai Greenment Environmental Information Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a speech on the topic of "How ESG is Forging the Future of Metals."

The Impact of ESG on the Metals Industry

ESG Accelerator | Investors

ESG is no longer a 'nice-to-have' box to tick; it's the fundamental license to operate and compete for the entire value chain.

ESG Accelerator | Supply Chain

Recycled Metals as an ESG Solution

Challenges:

Key Takeaways

Key ESG Risks

Environmental: Heavy metal pollution, water scarcity, climate impact, waste.

Social: Land/resettlement conflicts, labor rights, community health and safety.

Governance: Compliance gaps, ethics, weak grievance mechanisms.

ESG Accelerators

Highlights the factors driving ESG compliance and sustainability (investors, regulations, and supply chains).

Recycled Metals

Emphasizes the role of recycled metals as a core ESG solution.

Remaining Challenges

There are still obstacles hindering the full implementation of ESG, such as gaps in metal recycling technology, supply stability issues, and a lack of pricing mechanisms for calculating ESG value.

Market review

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