We hear a lot about ESG in today's society whether it be corporations publishing their ESG goals and reports, investment vehicles evaluating based on ESG metrics or just the public demanding more sustainable energy, production of goods, etc. How do we actually practice this in reality during operations? How do we produce energy/goods sustainably with regard for the community, environment and in a way that promotes mutual benefit? I sit down with Lucy Crane, ESG and Sustainability manager for Cornish Lithium, a company focused on producing Lithium from Geothermal brines as well as the hardrock in Cornwall to talk about exactly how they approach these questions. Let's just say it is multi-faceted.
A geologist by training, Lucy Crane found her way into Geothermal almost by accident and now has an incredibly important role being the ESG & Sustainability manager for Cornish Lithium. The need for clean power and sustainable Lithium production for future EV demand is massive, but we need to ensure we have buy in from all stakeholders, establish proper governance and make sure the environment and community is better for it. A tall task indeed, but so very important as we navigate this energy transition and focus on transparency and truly creating a sustainable world. Cornish Lithium is a fascinating company, extracting Geothermal brines to use for direct heat and then extracting Lithium to use for domestic Lithium production sustainably.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-crane-747a6854/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal/
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