Home » Resource Database Case Study Redwood Materials’ Battery Metals Recovery Cuts Mine Mess Authoring Organisation BloombergNEF Publish Date October 2024 Geography United States of America Download Case Study (Redwood Materials’ Battery Metals Recovery Cuts Mine Mess)(This link will take you to an external website) About this Case StudyThis case study examines the nature-related opportunity presented by metal recycling. It focuses on Redwood Materials, a US-based company that recycles lithium-ion batteries, recovering valuable metals and diverting battery waste from landfills. Key outcomesThe mining and processing of battery metals has a significant impact on nature and the demand for these materials is growing. Redwood's recycling process reduces energy use by up to 80%, water use by 80% and produces 70% less carbon dioxide than mined materials. The company is valued at USD 4.25 billion and is backed by a wide range of investors including Breakthrough Energy, Amazon and Ford.Download Case Study (Redwood Materials’ Battery Metals Recovery Cuts Mine Mess)(This link will take you to an external website) Related resources Harmful Marine Extractives: Deep-sea mining UNEP-FI (June 2022) A briefing paper on the devastating effects of deep-sea mining for the finance community. UNEP-FI states that “in their current form, there is no foreseeable way in which the financing of deep-sea mining activities can be viewed as consistent with the... Phool Cleans Up with Upcycled Incense and Bio-leather BloombergNEF | October 2024Location: IndiaCase Study This case study examines the financial opportunity created by Phool in addressing local water and waste impacts. The Indian company upcycles floral waste from temples into incense, compost and bio-leather, preventing pesticide pollution into water bodies and promoting circular economy practices. PTx Trimble Spray Tech Cuts Pesticide Costs and Pollution BloombergNEF | October 2024Location: Australia, United States of AmericaCase Study PTx Trimble produces precision spraying technology that minimises pesticide use in agriculture. This case study examines the nature-related opportunity of the company and the reduced operational costs for farmers who adopt this technology. Related publications Additional sector guidance – Metals and mining Related webinars Insights on TNFD Sector Guidance March 8, 2024 (Updated: April 30, 2024) This Forum member webinar explored the draft sector guidance for 9 sectors published at COP16 in December 2023. This session provides an overview of all sector guidance, followed by two short deep dives on Metals &...