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From tradition to innovation: reshaping the future of metals and mining

Evolving regulatory requirements. Mounting scrutiny from investors and NGOs. Growing customer demand for responsibly sourced, low-carbon materials. The metals and mining companies stand at the intersection of critical operational, environmental and social challenges, making sustainability a strategic priority.  

Sphera’s 200+ sustainability consultants engineer sustainable solutions, with proven success in metals and mining.  

Industry leaders such as the Aluminum Association, World Steel Association, European Copper Institute, and International Lead Association trust our expertise and guidance. From calculating LCAs and corporate carbon footprints to benchmarking ESG performance, learn how our services can empower you to meet your sustainability goals with precision and confidence. 

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Key challenges

Navigating regulatory compliance and stakeholder expectations   

Metals and mining companies must comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations such as CBAM, ESPR, CSRD/ESRS or IFRS-based guidelines — or risk financial losses and reputational damage. 

Additionally, investors increasingly favor companies with strong ESG performance. Falling short of these expectations means not only losing access to essential capital but also jeopardizing business partnerships.  

Managing ecosystem impacts and climate risk

Metals and mining activities significantly impact ecosystems through land use, water consumption and air pollution. Lacking robust environmental strategies, companies risk exhausting vital natural resources and harming biodiversity. 

Furthermore, metals and mining companies must align with global net-zero goals and stay ahead of shifting commodity demands, such as the decline in coal and the rise of critical minerals like lithium.   

Unlocking efficiency, sustainability and profit

Inefficiencies across metals and mining operations contribute to excessive energy use, resource waste and elevated costs while amplifying environmental harm. 

These operational gaps not only erode profitability but also undermine efforts to improve sustainability performance. All in all, persistent process inefficiencies add up to a compounding deterioration in both economic and environmental value. 

How Sphera can help

Our sector-specific consultants translate ambitious sustainability goals into meaningful results. Here’s how Sphera’s metals and mining experts can help you make progress: 

Metals and mining companies face high environmental footprints due to energy intensive processes. Life cycle assessments (LCA), product carbon footprints (PCF) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) help assess, reduce and transparently communicate these impacts to the market and your stakeholders. 

Our experts can help you:  

  • Identify opportunities for efficient sourcing and reducing impacts across the value chain.
  • Improve product sustainability at every stage of the lifecycle, from mine to market.
  • Align with industry-specific requirements from GHG emissions reporting to worker safety.
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With carbon emissions a top concern, metals and mining companies must outline credible net-zero plans. A clear transition strategy mitigates risk and strengthens long-term resilience.  

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Global value chains in this sector are increasingly scrutinized for ESG risks. Proactive tracking and disclosure of sourcing practices, labor conditions, and environmental impact are essential.  

Our experts help you: 

  • Improve supply chain traceability to gain deeper visibility into material origins.
  • Ensure responsible sourcing and labor practices.
  • Meet ethical and environmental standards while reducing risks.

 

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Circular practices help conserve finite natural resources and lower energy consumption associated with raw material extraction and processing. 

Our experts help you: 

  • Integrate circular strategies such as recycling and resource recovery.
  • Reduce waste while maximizing resource efficiency.
  • Foster long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing market conditions.
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A well-crafted sustainability strategy is essential for metals and mining companies aspiring to navigate today’s challenges and capitalize on tomorrow’s growth opportunities. 

Our experts help you:  

  • Create robust and actionable corporate sustainability roadmaps that align with regulatory demands.
  • Set practical, achievable milestones tailored to unique sector challenges.
  • Identify relevant ESG KPIs from carbon intensity to water usage.
  • Monitor performance to demonstrate progress to regulators and investors.
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Compliance with CSRD, CBAM, ESPR, IFRS and other emerging voluntary and mandatory sustainability regulations requires robust data and reporting systems. 

Our experts help you:  

  • Streamline compliance with data and tools that align with regulatory frameworks.
  • Deliver transparency and strengthen accountability to stakeholders.
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Success stories

The Zircon Industry Association

How life cycle assessment can support competitive advantage and improved reputation

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Mercedes-Benz

Quantifying supply chain decarbonization as a pillar for becoming a net-zero company 

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Ball Corporation

Life cycle assessment of beverage packaging — pathways to a circular, low-carbon future 

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