2021- to-date
Germany
Members of ECT founded the Raw Materials Group in 2021. To date 34 high-ranking professionals of science and industry are among the group. The group is actively committed to the development and application of sustainability standards as well as geoethical guidelines: It promotes the application of the highest environmental and social standards in mining worldwide and their further development, especially from the aspects of CO2 minimization and environmental compatibility. It is also committed to the implementation of geoethical guidelines in industry, science and training as well as the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially goals 8 (humane work and economic growth), 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), 12 (sustainable consumption and production) and 13 (measures for climate protection).