Standardizing “green” extractivism: Chinese & Western environmental, social, and governance instruments in the critical mineral sector

Payne Institute Faculty Fellow Raphael Deberdt writes as societies attempt to transition to low-carbon energy and reduce fossil fuel dependencies, mineral extractivism is reaching new heights globally. This trend is accompanied by a surge of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) standards used to justify a perceived just transition. August 24, 2024.