Decarbonising Energy: Repurposing and Recycling End-of-Life Batteries
Batteries can contribute to sustainable development and climate change mitigation. But they require major changes in the value chain, from materials sourcing to end-of-life management. Europe aims to build a sustainable internal battery value chain, creating business opportunities and addressing environmental concerns through circular approaches, recycling, and repurposing.
Towards a Sustainable European Battery Value Chain
European clean energy transition regulations foster a competitive and sustainable battery industry. The EU’s new Batteries Regulation aims to modernize battery life-extension, waste collection, and material recovery while reducing hazardous substances. Europe’s electric vehicle market is growing, with legislative frameworks and the European Battery Alliance driving a sustainable value chain, focusing on raw materials, recycling, and workforce development.
