How can policy drive real environmental change? In this episode, we speak with Eero Yrjö-Koskinen, a top sustainability expert, about Europe's green transition, sustainable mining practices, and the future of environmental leadership. Explore key insights on responsible mineral extraction, circular economy, and the role of governance in shaping a greener world.
Links:
Sustainable Mining Standard: https://kaivosvastuu.fi/en/kaivosvastuu/sustainable-mining/
Sustainable Exploration Standard: https://kaivosvastuu.fi/en/kaivosvastuu/sustainable-exploration/
Have a question for Eero? Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eero-yrj%C3%B6-koskinen-99033a67/
What we discuss:
00:00 Introduction
08:15 Mining Sustainability Standard
10:45 Commodities and Geopolitics
12:30 Role of Sustainability in Mining
17:00 Supply Chain Tracking aka Guarantee of Origin - Explained
20:00 Engagement of Local Communities
27:30 Vision of a Greener Future & Current Geopolitical Circumstances
37:30 Key Takeaways
Rerecord - 26:34 Indigenous participation
Record - 27:30 What is your Vision of the Future
37:30 Key Takeaways
