Stefan Debruyne, Director of External Affairs, SQM Lithium; Andrew Bogrand, Senior Policy Advisor for Natural Resource Justice, Oxfam; Daniel Fletcher-Manuel, Director - Indexing & Derivatives, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

The panel examined how sustainability practices are shaping the lithium and broader battery supply chain. Discussions focused on social licence, community engagement, transparency in environmental performance, and how these factors influence project delivery and procurement decisions. Participants highlighted that early, credible sustainability investments reduce operational risk and support long-term project viability.