Game Changers & Transition Makers: Powering EVs with Net Zero Lithium

How do we produce the essential materials for electric vehicles without adding to the world's carbon footprint? Host Elena Lambros explores this critical question with Dr Francis Wedin, founder and executive chair of Vulcan Energy Resources. Dr Wedin shares the innovative approach behind Vulcan's Zero Carbon Lithium Project, which aims to supply lithium with a net-zero carbon footprint while also generating renewable energy for local communities. The discussion delves into the challenges of decarbonising lithium production, the importance of sustainable resource extraction, and Vulcan's ambitious plans to scale this technology across Europe and beyond. "The energy transition is very metals intensive... I think we need to have an honest conversation about the carbon budgets of those tools of the transition." Dr Francis Wedin  For more insights on how innovative companies are revolutionising their way to net zero, subscribe to Ashurst ESG Matters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.