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The Battery Technology PodcastEpisode 43 | Achieving Sustainability in the Battery Industry | Assheton Carter | TDI SustainabilityThe Battery Technology Podcast | Episode 43 | Achieving Sustainability in the Battery Industry | TDI Sustainability
One of the subjects I’ve been wanting to explore in more depth is the concept of sustainability. Just how does an industry that requires the extraction of metals and minerals, come to terms with achieving this in a sustainable way.
In this episode I’m delighted to be joined by Assheton Carter, Executive Chair of TDI Sustainability, to discuss exactly what sustainability means in the context of the battery industry and how it might be achieved.
Speaker Notes...2025-04-1123 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastThe EU Omnibus Package | Why Sustainability Still MattersIn this episode, TDi's CEO Assheton Stewart Carter talks to international negotiator Peter Handley and TDi's Jeannette Greven about the omnibus package of regulatory amendments recently published by the EU Commission. The talking points include:Why the changes proposed in the omnibus package are being madeWhat this means for businesses of different sizes and what companies both in scope and out of scope should do next to identify and manage supply chain riskWhether the omnibus package marks the end of the Brussels Effect and what it means for the European Green Deal as a wholeWhat this means in...2025-03-1833 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastThe EU Conflict Minerals Regulation | Findings from the first reviewJeanette Greven, Senior Sustainability Consultant at TDi, joins Sarah Wilkinson, TDi's Marketing Manager to discuss TDi’s contribution to, and findings from, the first review of the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (CMR), which was adopted in September 2024. The review was led by the TDi Sustainability team, and Sarah and Jeannette discuss the review methodology, the shortcomings identified by the team and some recommendations for how these could be addressed. Jeannette also examines practical steps that companies can take to ensure that they're complying with the Conflict Minerals Regulation, and looks at how the CMR fits in with oth...2025-03-1314 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastGiving a voice to future generations | Mining Indaba Insights 2025In this episode, TDi's CEO Assheton Carter, talks to two representatives from different parts of the mining industry, who will all be speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, on giving a voice to future generations, including specific emphasis on women in mining.The panelists are:Zenzi Awases | President, Association of Women in Mining in AfricaLinda Omara Koledade | Mining and Metals Dealmaker, Start-up Mentor, Founder - IDC, Savant, Mustard SeedThe speakers discuss how the next generation of miners can be better integrated into an evolving mining i...2025-01-3049 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastAdopting Game-Changing Technology | Mining Indaba Insights 2025In this episode, TDi's Responsible Mining Specialist, Elizabeth Arnott, talks to three representatives from different parts of the mining industry, who will all be speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, on adopting game-changing technology.The panelists are:Derick Moolman | CEO, Stone ThreeBramley Maetsa | Digital Engagement Lead, SasolProf Glen Nwaila | Associate Professor, University of WitwatersrandThe speakers discuss how to bring digital effectiveness to the forefront of mining in Africa, understanding technology’s role in improving health, safety and sustainability and ensuring that Af...2025-01-2939 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastMaximising on Africa’s critical mineral endowment | Mining Indaba Insights 2025In this episode, TDi's CEO Assheton Stewart Carter talks to three representatives from different parts of the mining industry, who will all be speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, on maximising Africa's critical mineral endowment.The panelists are:Gareth Walsh | Director - Climate and Energy Advisory, Tony Blair Institute for Global ChangeDr Theophilus Archeampong | Visiting Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)George Bennett | CEO, Rainbow Rare EarthsThe speakers discuss how African countries can be positioned as a partner of...2025-01-2843 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastDelivering effective net zero and just energy transition strategies | Mining Indaba Insights 2025In this episode, TDi's CEO Assheton Stewart Carter talks to two representatives from different parts of the mining industry, who will all be speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, on delivering effective net zero and just energy transition strategies.The panelists are:Nkandu Beltz | Mining Director, Beltz MiningJohn Sloan | Economic Affairs Officer, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)The speakers discuss the dual requirements of a just economic transition in Africa and the climate imperative. How can mineral extraction catalyse inclusive economic growth on the...2025-01-2344 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastPrioritising Health and Safety | Mining Indaba Insights 2025In this episode, TDi's CEO Assheton Stewart Carter talks to four representatives from different parts of the mining industry, who will all be speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, on prioritising health and safety.The panelists are:Dr Thuthula Balfour, Head – Health and the Lead on Women in Mining, Minerals Council, South AfricaGeorgette Barnes Sakyi-Addo, President, Women in Mining, GhanaPaule France Ndessomin, Regional Secretary, IndustriALL Global UnionPenny Munkawa , Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, International Labour Organisation (ILO)The sp...2025-01-2255 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastIndustrialising Africa | Mining Indaba Insights 2025In this episode, TDi Responsible Mining Specialist, Elizabeth Arnott, talks to three representatives from different parts of the mining industry, who will all be speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, on one of the event's key themes: Industrialising Africa. The panelists are:Darias Jonker – Head of Government and International Relations, Americas, Anglo AmericanDr Aditya Ramji – Director, Global South Centre for Clean Transportation – University of California, DavisAna Hajduka – CEO and Founder, Africa GreenCoThe speakers discuss Africa’s infrastructure potential, how to develop st...2025-01-2143 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastFuture-proofing African Mining Communities | Mining Indaba Insights 2025In this episode, TDi's CEO Assheton Stewart Carter talks to three representatives from different parts of the mining industry, who will all be speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, on future-proofing African mining communities.The panelists are:Marna Cloete, President and CEO of Ivanhoe Mines Glen Mpufane, Mining Director at IndustriALL Global UnionDavid Sturmes, Co-founder and Director of Partnerships and Innovations at The Impact FacilityThe speakers discuss how to ensure that economic benefits from the current African mining boom reach the communities that neighbour mining projects – an...2025-01-1747 min
Energy Sector Heroes ~ Careers in Oil & Gas, Sustainability & Renewable EnergyNavigating Sustainability in Energy: Risks, Regulations, and Reputation with Assheton Stuart Carter | Energy Sector HeroesIn this episode of Energy Sector Heroes, I talk with Assheton Stuart Carter, founder and CEO of TDI Sustainability, who has three decades of experience in the extractive and energy industries. We explore the evolution of corporate sustainability, the complexities of new regulations, and managing risk in today's energy markets. This conversation is essential for energy sector professionals aiming to align business strategy with sustainability goals and navigate emerging challenges effectively.Key Takeaways:🔗 Go beyond compliance: New regulations make sustainability a key strategic factor for energy companies. Embracing this approach can strengthen community relationships, enhance reputation, and...2024-11-2630 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastThe EU Deforestation Regulation | What does the delay mean for your business?On 14 November 2024, the EU Parliament approved the EU's proposal to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation by one year, as well as a package of amendments to the Regulation.In this episode of Suits and Boots, TDi ESG Analyst, Sunil Abeyasekera looks at what these changes, and the delay mean for businesses across the world. He examines the impact of the delay both on companies that have already prepared for the Regulation, and those that are at an early stage in their readiness. He outlines what needs to be done over the next year to...2024-11-1420 min
Next in TechTechnology Demand IndicatorThere is continuing positive sentiment among technology buyers, a trend that’s continued for a fourth quarter. Sheryl Kingstone and Liam Eagle return to discuss the latest Tech Demand Indicator (TDI) study results with host Eric Hanselman. The numbers have shown strong correlation with aggregate revenue changes for companies in the S&P 500 Information Technology Index. There are a number of interesting trends within the data. Previously eager spending intent for AI technology has cooled slightly, but remains positive. It has slipped to third place behind information technology and cloud infrastructure. Influence on sentiment shifted in some areas, but ex...2024-11-0427 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastForced Labour | Hidden Risk or Entirely Predictable Reality?Forced labour is often described as a hidden risk, being almost impossible to find or to predict where it might occur. In this discussion, TDi's Head of Data and Due Diligence, James Hollins and Marketing Manager, Sarah Wilkinson, examine whether in fact there are actually entirely predictable indicators of forced labour in company business models. James explores why it’s often difficult for companies to gain a full view of their supply chains, and highlights some of the techniques that can be employed to go beyond a traditional audit-based approach to expose the situations in which forced lab...2024-10-2228 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastFrom Conflict Minerals to Collective Action | Evaluating the Evolving Sustainability LandscapeIn this episode of TDi Insights In Conversation, TDi Sustainability's Marketing Manager, Sarah Wilkinson, sits down with CEO Assheton Stewart Carter to reflect on, and celebrate, TDi's first decade.When Assheton founded TDi ten years ago, a major focus of the company's work was working with large brands on conflict minerals. The last ten years has seen a rapid evolution of the sustainability landscape, particularly in terms of regulations - sustainability concerns are no longer the domain of the biggest. Responsible sourcing now covers all products, all materials, all countries and all companies. This rapid expansion has...2024-10-2229 min
Suits and Boots | The Sustainable Business PodcastArtisanal and Small-Scale Mining | A Sector Overlooked and Misunderstood?In the latest episode of TDi Insights In Conversation, TDi CEO and co-founder of The Impact Facility for Sustainable Mining Communities meets new Impact Facility CEO, Lewis Temple.The Impact Facility was founded 6 years ago, and Lewis and Assheton discuss what's been achieved over this period, the changes and challenges the organisation has experienced, and the team's aspirations for the future. 2024-10-2229 min
Behind the Scenes with BryanEpisode 161: A conversation with Assheton CarterAssheton is the CEO of TDi Sustainability. TDi Sustainability is a global consulting firm that enables business to thrive while living in harmony with people and planet. From responsible sourcing, auditing, and impact investments at the heart of the mining industry, to risk management, ESG standards, compliance, management systems and bespoke digital tools… their global team is at the coal face (literally) to help turn ideas into solutions.2024-08-2932 min
Dig DeepExploring Responsible Sourcing and ESG in the Mining Industry with Assheton CarterIn this episode, we chat to Assheton Carter, CEO of TDi Sustainability, who are a global consultancy that help businesses all over the world to be more sustainable. They use their expertise to build responsible supply chains that work for people, for business and for the planet across many sectors including mining. Assheton is an expert and NED on responsible sourcing, sustainability standards, environmental markets, non-financial risk, and responsible investment. A track record of 30 years, with a focus on the resources sector and international supply chains of mining, metals, luxury jewellery, auto, and electronics. Today, he discusses...2024-08-2738 min
Innovation&Information, the podcast from Team DefenceA discussion with Dr Jon Hall, Babcock’s Managing Director of Technology and the new Chair of TD-InfoBabcock’s Managing Director of Technology, Jon Hall, is the new Chair of Team Defence Information, (TDI). TDI is responsible for uniting the UK’s defence industry to collaborate, develop and share best practice, support research into innovation and technology, and support the UK Government and MOD.In this first podcast, Jon talks to Phil Williams, Managing Director of TDI, about how Babcock is adapting to working in different ways, the growing importance of technology and sustainability and what industry can do to attract and engage the next generation of engineers to their business.Babcock is a...2020-08-1022 min