GWEC and The Copper Mark partner to ensure responsible copper sourcing for wind

The agreement promotes harmonised ESG standards throughout the global wind value chain.

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has signed an agreement that will enhance the production of critical minerals for the clean energy transition.

According to a statement, GWEC said its memorandum of understanding with The Copper Mark will allow them to collaborate to share expertise, deepen engagement across their respective networks, and explore opportunities to support responsible value chains for wind energy.

Copper is fundamental to the wind energy value chain. Ensuring that its production and trade uphold high environmental and social standards is essential for building a credible, responsible, and future-proof wind energy sector.

The partnership will also support closer alignment between the wind energy sector and leading assurance frameworks whilst contributing to GWEC’s broader work under the Wind Sustainability Initiative to promote harmonised and credible ESG and traceability standards across the global wind value chain.