Batteries are a key decarbonisation technology as they are required for electrification of transport, storage of renewable energy and for portable electronics.

Demand for batteries is expected to grow significantly in response to decarbonisation targets and it is the battery manufacturing industry’s responsibility to reduce embedded carbon in their processes.

For the UK and Europe to compete globally in this sector, setting and achieving ambitious sustainability targets is crucial. For battery cell manufacturing (slurry mixing to formation/ageing), the largest contributor to carbon footprint is energy consumption.