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The Cobalt Institute (CI) is a non-profit trade association composed of producers, users, recyclers, and traders of cobalt which promotes the sustainable production and use of cobalt and acts as a knowledge centre for governments, agencies, industry, the media and the public.
The Institute is largely focused on health, safety and environment, regulatory matters (chemical management), responsible sourcing, sustainability markers, global advocacy and providing useful information on cobalt and its applications.
The Institute is largely focused on health, safety and environment, regulatory matters (chemical management), responsible sourcing, sustainability markers, global advocacy and providing useful information on cobalt and its applications.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Guildford
Employees
11-50
Founded date
1957
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Sep 5, 2024 | How Congo wields huge power over the global battery industry | The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition. But research has found that ... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | EVs versus internal combustion vehicles: A sustainability comparison | Sales of electric vehicles are gathering pace, with numbers taking to the road steadily increasing in the US, Europe, and China, though that rollout is lagging far behind in emerging economies, especially in the Global South. That’s an issu... |
| Nov 6, 2019 | IBM Ethical Mineral Sourcing Blockchain to Debut in Spring | Ford, Volkswagon, LG and Volvo plan to take a pilot project tracking cobalt during its refining process live in production next year. The Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN), an international consortium built on Hyperledger Fabri... |
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FAQ about Cobalt Institute
When was Cobalt Institute founded?
Cobalt Institute was founded in 1957.
What has the press written about Cobalt Institute?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Cobalt Institute, among them “How Congo wields huge power over the global battery industry” (Sep 5, 2024) and “EVs versus internal combustion vehicles: A sustainability comparison” (Sep 8, 2023).
Is Cobalt Institute still active?
Yes, Cobalt Institute is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 25, 2025.