published its 2023 Responsible Raw Materials Report.

It declares that “The Volkswagen Group has committed to gradually applying the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining in its battery supply chains, ensuring that, in high-risk regions, sourcing battery raw materials is restricted to material originating from mines that are audited against the IRMA Standard. The continued scaling of IRMA across the mining industry and raw material supply chains remains critical to unlocking the ability of the Volkswagen Group and other downstream brands to achieve their responsible sourcing goals. We fully support IRMA’s efforts to engage with mining-affected communities, civil society and trade unions on how the IRMA system can serve as a tool for meaningful engagement to improve mining practices worldwide.” (page 21)