1、1 1Critical Raw Materials GuideInsights from an energy transition perspective2Securing the sustainable supply of critical raw materials is essential to deliver on the EUs green policy ambitions and enhance the regions resilience and autonomy.Arup can guide you.3Relevance 3Definition&use 4Origin 9Vol

2、atility Drivers 20Sustainability 25Table of Contents4This guide aims to provide an introduction on the utilisation,origin,(macro-)economics,and environmental issues of critical raw materials as defined by the EU,focusing specifically on those with a pivotal role in driving the global energy transiti

3、on.Introduction to the Critical Raw Materials Guide Critical Raw Materials form the basis for many products relevant to advancement on current global challenges,such as the energy and digital transitions,and thus the future economy.Getting to grips with sourcing these materials is therefore importan

4、t to stay ahead in providing top tier advice to our clients,specifically those operating in the energy transition space.This guide is an objective perspective on origination and challenges of raw materials to a global energy transition,while using the EU definition in the Critical Raw Materials Act(

5、CRMA)as the current market standard for what defines Critical Raw Materials.In doing so,a concrete number of 34 Critical Raw Materials,and 17 Strategic Critical Raw Materials can be distinguished.Of these,six Strategic Critical Raw Materials are identified as particularly relevant to the Energy Tran

6、sition that will receive special attention in this guide;Cobalt,Copper,Lithium,Graphite,Nickel and Rare Earth Elements.RelevanceRelevanceDefinition&useOriginVolatility DriversSustainabilityDefinition&use 6Strategic Critical Raw Materials are essential to progress in the energy and digital transition