Electra Battery Materials Corporation announced the appointment of Renata Cardoso as Vice-President, Sustainability and Low Carbon. In this capacity, Renata will have overall responsibility for the Company’s mission to exceed global ESG norms in the industry, in line with Electra’s business objective to be the partner of choice in the EV market. Ms. Cardoso is joining the Company after 15 years with global miner Vale. Ms. Cardoso has extensive experience leading corporate sustainability and climate change strategy in the international mining and metals industry.

• Electra is committed to being the most sustainable and lowest GHG producer of battery materials in the world
• As a key member of the senior leadership team, Ms. Cardoso will guide the development of ESG strategy
• In her previous roles, Ms. Cardoso led cross functional teams to develop and implement a low carbon roadmap for operations across Canada, Indonesia, UK and Brazil

“We are very pleased to have attracted a global leader in sustainability to our organization,” said Trent Mell, CEO. “Renata’s track record in climate change management, sustainability strategy and transparency will serve Electra well as we commission our cobalt sulfate refinery in December and advance our battery recycling plant in 2023. We intend to have the lowest carbon footprint of all cobalt sulfate producers in the world, and Renata will oversee our journey to carbon neutrality and ensure that the same standards are applied to all phases of future growth.”

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“It is an honour to join Electra as the company executes its strategic plan to become the most sustainable battery materials company in the world,” said Renata Cardoso. “The North American battery materials supply chain is quickly evolving and our leading ESG credentials will be what establishes Electra as an industry leader.”

Ms. Cardoso is a seasoned professional from one of the largest mining companies in the world. An economist by training who also holds an MBA, Renata began her career in Vale’s corporate strategy group. In 2008, she transitioned to help create Vale’s approach for Sustainability with responsibilities for climate change management, sustainability strategy and transparency, and social and environmental indicators performance management. In 2019, she joined Vale Canada, last serving in low carbon initiatives, leading cross functional teams to develop and implement a low carbon roadmap for operations in Canada, Indonesia, UK and Brazil.

Source: Electra Battery Materials Corporation