Cobalt Institute (CI) joins ResponsibleSteel™

The Cobalt Institute (CI) is a non-profit Association composed of producers, users, recyclers, and traders of cobalt.

They promote the sustainable and responsible production and use of cobalt in all its forms.  The CI acts as a knowledge centre for governments, agencies, academia, the media and civil society on all matters concerning cobalt.  It represents the voice of the cobalt industry on all cobalt related issues and challenges including health, safety and environment, sustainability and responsible sourcing.

President of the CI, Dr Adam McCarthy said: ‘We are delighted to become part of the work of Responsible Steel, cobalt is found as an impurity in many forms of steel and we are committed to helping to ensure the sustainability of our value chain.  The CI looks forward to contributing to this important work.

“Having the Colbalt Institute as an Associate Member of ResponsibleSteel is a really welcome addition” said Ali Lucas, Executive Director – ResponsibleSteel. “We know that the deep and broad knowledge and insight that the Institute has across the Cobalt sector, and the voices it represents will add real value to our work and discussions over the coming months and years.”