Mining the Future | Sustainability and Circularity beyond ESG

Описание: This episode goes beyond traditional ESG considerations to explore the evolving field of the circular economy and sustainability in mining. From recycling technologies to waste management solutions, mining companies are adopting circular economy principles to minimise environmental footprints and drive long-term sustainability. The speakers explore innovative ways to reduce waste, maximise resource efficiency, and create value from mining by-products.

Speakers on this episode:
Filipe Guimaraes | Head of Mining R&D - ArcelorMittal
Dr Mathias Schluep | Managing Director - The World Resources Forum
Joséphine Quioc | Senior Sustainability Consultant - TDi Sustainability

This episode is part of the TDi Sustainability special series of podcasts produced in advance of the 2025 Resourcing Tomorrow event that will take place in London between 2-4 December. Find out more about the event: https://resourcingtomorrow.com/

Chapters:
0:00
Introduction: Welcome to Suits & Boots and overview of the “Beyond ESG” theme
1:12
Guest introductions: Dr Mathias Schluep (W R F) and Filipe Guimaraes (ArcelorMittal)
2:24
What does “Beyond ESG” mean? Reframing sustainability as resilience strategy
3:43
Is ESG dying or transforming? Political context and long-term trends (Mathias)
4:29
The business case for sustainability (Filipe)
6:00
From compliance to core strategy – embedding sustainability in business practice
7:45
Investor expectations – traceability, transparency and avoiding greenwashing
9:14
Global awareness of ESG and circularity – shifting mindsets and buzzwords
9:40
Responsible steel and stakeholder pressure – ArcelorMittal’s circular journey
10:48
From policy to practice – embedding circular principles in industry
11:10
Global insights – ESG and circularity trends from the World Resources Forum
12:20
Understanding circularity beyond recycling – new value creation models
13:25
Technology and sustainability – innovation enabling circular practices in mining
15:02
Turning waste into opportunity – mining by-products and business case for reuse
16:40
Circular economy strategies within mining and steel operations
18:00
Bridging mining and steel – collaboration for innovation and reuse
18:55
Circularity as value creation – why recycling and reuse matter for growth
19:20
Mining and circularity – contradiction or opportunity?
20:45
Vision for a circular mining future – materials-as-a-service and shared responsibility
22:00
AI and digitalisation – reshaping efficiency and sustainability in mining
23:30
Decarbonisation and the future of materials – hydrogen and high-grade ores
24:35
The mindset shift – technology versus leadership and governance
25:32
Turning waste into resource – tailings and local innovation examples
26:25
E-waste and secondary raw materials – reducing pressure on primary mining
29:54
How mining companies can balance sustainability and profitability in practice
33:16
Policy and implementation – what governments and frameworks can do
33:40
One action to accelerate circularity – guest reflections
34:01
Mathias Schluep on “materials-as-a-service” and leasing models
35:18
Filipe Guimarães on common sense and real-world constraints
36:49
Closing remarks – key takeaways and thank-you to guests