In a bid to contribute to global decarbonization and meet the increasing demand for lithium responsibly, Piedmont Lithium, a prominent North American supplier of lithium products critical to the electric vehicle supply chain, released its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report outlines the company’s achievements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects as it builds a diverse portfolio of lithium projects.
Keith Phillips, President, and CEO of Piedmont Lithium, expressed his delight in the progress made towards the company’s long-term ESG strategy. Piedmont’s sustainable development efforts include advancing permitting for their lithium projects to meet high environmental standards, implementing a robust safety and health management system, and being recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023.
The company has also focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, forming a DEI council, and establishing a Community Development Agreement with the City of Cherryville to benefit local residents. Piedmont has actively engaged in dialogue with the community through informational fairs and invested in the local community through grants and scholarships.
In addition, Piedmont has implemented cybersecurity measures to protect data and intellectual property. They have also formalized an enterprise risk management program and hired a Vice President of Risk Management to bolster business governance.
Piedmont Lithium aims to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America, supporting the transition to a net-zero world and clean energy economy. With projects in the United States, Quebec, and Ghana, the company is strategically positioned to play a significant role in America’s energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
