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 Introduction

08:15 Mining Sustainability Standard

10:45 Commodities and Geopolitics

12:30 Role of Sustainability in Mining

17:00 Supply Chain Tracking aka Guarantee of Origin - Explained

20:00 Engagement of Local Communities

27:30 Vision of a Greener Future & Current Geopolitical Circumstances

37:30 Key Takeaways

Rerecord - 26:34 Indigenous participation

Record - 27:30 What is your Vision of the Future

37:30 Key Takeaways