SSI Standards and Certification Lead Julija Menise spoke on this webinar organised in partnership between TDi Sustainability and the Global Centre for Mineral Security on 8 July 2025. Video coming soon.
The panel spoke on the steps being taken to develop due diligence processes to advance responsible conduct in sand and silicate supply chains. Topics included:
- Preliminary findings from the baseline study into the ESG issues associated with sand and silicate supply chains commissioned by the OECD
- Feedback and updates from recent workshops held at the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, and Responsible Sand and Silicates Initiative in Barcelona
- The practical steps companies can take to identify ESG issues associated with sand in their supply chains, and mitigate those risks – now
- Where sand and silicates fit into existing industry standards and due diligence processes
- The cross-industry challenges presented by these unique materials, and how to avoid fragmentation of effort and processes
- The next steps being planned by the Sand and Silicates Initiative, and how you can get involved
Joining Julija for the webinar were:
- Dr Louise Gallagher | Global Centre for Mineral Security | University of Queensland
- Leda Langberg | Senior Advisor – Sustainable Procurement | Statkraft
- Clara Segón | Standards Manager | TDi Sustainability