In a rapidly evolving electric vehicle market, understanding the environmental implications of battery production is paramount. Tesla, a frontrunner in this industry, sought expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to comprehend the global warming potential across their battery supply chain. Minviro, recognized for its deep expertise in LCA, became Tesla's choice for this critical assessment.

Vianode is a pioneering company in sustainable battery materials, specialising in advanced synthetic graphite anode production for lithium-ion batteries. Committed to environmental stewardship, Vianode utilises cutting-edge technology and renewable energy sources to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its products. This innovative approach not only enhances battery performance but also supports the global transition to clean energy and electric vehicles, driving sustainability and efficiency in the battery materials industry.

Minviro is delighted to unveil our collaboration with Gemserv, an authority in Corporate Sustainability. Our joint venture is poised to design cutting-edge sustainability frameworks and initiatives. These will not only be standout at the corporate echelon but also be meticulously scrutinized for practicality, encompassing economic and ecological enhancements across product supply chains, and within research and development spheres.

Green Li-ion is a technology provider that develops recycling technology for recyclers, battery manufacturers and cathode producers. Green Li-ion’s technology recycles black mass directly into precursor cathode active materials (pCAM), with lithium carbonate and graphite produced as co-products, through their proprietary hydrometallurgical recycling process.

The surging global demand for clean and renewable energy solutions underlines the pivotal role of the mining industry. As the world gravitates towards a low-carbon economy, the mining sector faces challenges in balancing its output with environmental responsibilities. This case study delves into how Minviro's expertise in Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) combined with Maptek’s innovative technologies provides a holistic solution for the mining industry to minimize its environmental footprint.

Case study from Lithium de France on using Material LCA Lithium de France, a subsidiary of France’s Arverne Group, develops projects for the synergistic production of geothermal heat and green lithium. Our goal is to deliver a green, carbon-free future, and the impact of our lithium must be as low as feasibly possible.

Syrah Resources owns and operates a globally significant natural graphite mining and processing operation at Balama, Mozambique, supplying graphite concentrate for the battery anode and other customer markets. With an active anode material processing facility nearing start of production at Vidalia, Louisiana, Syrah aims to become the first major integrated producer of graphite active anode material outside China. After evaluating LCA consultants globally, Syrah engaged Minviro in 2021.

Working with ORE Limited, an early-stage climate venture focused on food supply chain decarbonisation, Minviro set out to find where emissions actually sit across a food value chain, and where intervention does real work. The collaboration modelled the full cradle-to-fork lifecycle of a food product using XYCLE, applying Energy Loss Mapping alongside standard LCA to pinpoint hotspots from cattle feed through to cold chain refrigeration. The result was a prioritised, evidence-based decarbonisation roadmap built on primary data rather than sector averages.

Bygen developed a way to make activated carbon from almond shell biomass instead of coal, and needed independent proof of the environmental benefit. Minviro's ISO-aligned LCA found a 96.7% lower climate change impact than coal-based production, setting a new benchmark for the sector.

Sierra Rutile, a leading natural rutile producer, wanted to quantify and communicate the carbon footprint of its operations and benchmark its production route against alternatives. Minviro delivered an independent, ISO-aligned carbon footprint study, then helped embed the model in XYCLE for ongoing performance management.

A silicon anode technology developer needed independent proof that its higher-performance anode material also carried a lower carbon footprint than conventional graphite. Minviro delivered an ISO-compliant life cycle assessment, critically reviewed by an independent expert panel. The client has published the results to support its sustainability positioning with automakers and investors.

A rare-earth magnet recycler needed an independent, ISO-compliant carbon footprint for its recycled NdFeB magnets, both to guide process development and to prove the climate advantage of recycled over primary supply. Minviro delivered a product carbon footprint under ISO 14067:2018. The client has published the results externally to support project financing and customer engagement.

A European lithium developer combining geothermal energy with direct lithium extraction needed independent evidence for its zero-carbon production claim. Minviro delivered a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of its lithium hydroxide monohydrate, the world's first published LCA of LHM production. The client has published the results to support investor relations, offtake discussions and regulatory readiness.

The peptide therapeutics market is expanding fast, driven by GLP-1 agonists and a pipeline of more than 1,000 peptides in development. As manufacturers scale up, sustainability is becoming a critical factor in cost, regulation and operational resilience. Minviro is working with Origin Peptides to build an early-stage sustainability model for their novel aqueous-templated peptide synthesis technology using XYCLE, the start of a long-term collaboration to embed sustainability into the company's development and commercialisation roadmap.

Huawei, a global technology leader at the forefront of the energy transition, needed to quantify and disclose the environmental performance of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions as customers and regulators demanded verifiable lifecycle data. Over a 100-day collaboration, Minviro built a robust, internationally recognised LCA foundation using the Carbon Footprint of Batteries – Industrial framework and the XYCLE platform, delivering secure, traceable data and preparing Huawei for EU Battery Regulation compliance.

Deutsche Bahn, one of the world's leading rail transport companies, is working toward becoming a fully circular company by 2040. To get there, DB Long Distance needed real visibility into the environmental footprint of its trains. Working with Minviro through the DB mindbox programme, DB used XYCLE to run a full life cycle assessment of ICE train seats, uncovering changes that could cut the carbon footprint of second-class seats by up to six times.

Anaphite, a UK battery technology company, has developed a dry coating process that removes the energy-intensive drying stage from conventional electrode manufacturing. To verify the carbon savings, Anaphite commissioned Minviro to run an independent, ISO-compliant Carbon Footprint of a Product study comparing the two methods. The result: a 70% reduction in cell production emissions, scientifically validated and ready to inform EU Battery Regulation compliance.