Raw Material Strategy Workshop

IRMA is offering this free, online workshop series to enable sustainability professionals in the renewable energy sector to turn due diligence frameworks into practical supply chain tools.

Human rights and environmental due diligence have become standard expectations for companies worldwide. At the same time, the global energy transition is driving growing demand for minerals, while evolving legislation, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain bottlenecks add further layers of complexity.

As automotive and renewable energy companies sit at the heart of this transition, collaboration can strengthen leverage across supply chains – recognizing that responsible mining is in fact a key enabler of supply chain resilience and security of supply.

Claudia Becker

Your Trainer: Claudia Becker
Consultant with 15 years of experience in sustainability and raw material strategy at the BMW Group, as well as in NGO and international cooperation contexts

Raw Material Workshop Series

Dates
May 6 & 20
June 3 & 17
July 1

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Time
3-4pm CET

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Format
Online

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Expert Speakers
From community voices to mining companies

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Sessions

Session 1: Why Due Diligence Matters

6 May 2026 | 3-4PM CET

  • Laying the foundation: OECD due diligence guidance, legislation, & just transition
  • Guest speaker: Civil society representative
  • Introduction to the IRMA system
Session 2: Risk Assessment & Prioritization

20 May 2026 | 3-4PM CET

  • OECD: (1) Policy development & (2) Risk assessment
  • Guest speaker: Business and Human Rights Center
  • Practical exercise: Risk assessment for selected minerals
Session 3: Managing Supply Chain Risks

3 June 2026 | 3-4PM CET

  • OECD: (3) Managing supply chain risks: toolkit
  • Guest speakers: IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy sector & Labor unions
  • Practical exercise: Addressing human rights in the supply chain
Session 4: Collaborative Action & Audits

17 June 2026 | 3-4PM CET

  • OECD: (4) Audit control points
  • Guest speakers: German Energy Sector Dialogue, Responsible Minerals Initiative and mining company representative
Session 5: What Purchasers Can Do

1 July 2026 | 3-4PM CET

  • OECD: (5) Communicate on due diligence
  • Guest speaker: Purchasing companies and renewable energy sector initiatives
  • Next Steps: How can IRMA support the renewable energy professionals with their raw materials strategy?