Sustainability Policy, Green Mining & Future Leadership – with Eero Yrjö-Koskinen

15/04/2025 46 min

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How can policy drive real environmental change? In this episode, we speak with Eero Yrjö-Koskinen, a top sustainability expert, about Europe's green transition, sustainable mining practices, and the future of environmental leadership. Explore key insights on responsible mineral extraction, circular economy, and the role of governance in shaping a greener world.Links:Sustainable Mining Standard: https://kaivosvastuu.fi/en/kaivosvastuu/sustainable-mining/Sustainable Exploration Standard: https://kaivosvastuu.fi/en/kaivosvastuu/sustainable-exploration/Have a question for Eero? Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eero-yrj%C3%B6-koskinen-99033a67/What we discuss:00:00 Introduction08:15 Mining Sustainability Standard10:45 Commodities and Geopolitics12:30 Role of Sustainability in Mining17:00 Supply Chain Tracking aka Guarantee of Origin - Explained20:00 Engagement of Local Communities27:30 Vision of a Greener Future & Current Geopolitical Circumstances37:30 Key TakeawaysRerecord - 26:34 Indigenous participationRecord - 27:30 What is your Vision of the Future37:30 Key Takeaways

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