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Salt. Undoubtedly a key ingredient in everyday life, #didyouknow salt is also an essential upstream raw material in electric vehicles, and plays a crucial role in glass production? As one of the world’s largest exporters of high-quality seaborne salt, Rio Tinto is providing an additional level of ESG transparency to salt production. We're pleased to announce that START labels are now officially available for Rio Tinto’s salt customers. These labels provide our customers and end users with visibility across many key ESG metrics of the salt production process at Dampier Salt.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gxZej9ca

Our latest edition to the START family is a small but key ingredient in the production of components related to the automotive, machine, construction and heavy industries.   Favoured for its high purity and exceptional quality, Rio Tinto's Sorelmetal is a popular choice used to optimise production processes.   Today, we are launching START labels for Sorelmetal’s customers, bringing an additional layer of sustainability assurance to a high-quality product that is now traceable, from the start to the end of production.   To sign up, speak to your Miller and Company / Foundry and Steel contact or register your interest: https://lnkd.in/ghRd_yAB   You can also find the START team at Rio Tinto’s Booth 2119 at American Foundry Society's CastExpo from 12-15 April.

Understanding #ESG statistics is vital for decision-makers. These statistics are much more than just numbers; they represent a shift in how companies operate and invest. With the demand for ESG investments increasing steadily, it's clear that sustainability is no longer a niche concern but a mainstream business imperative. To help your ESG reporting, find out more at: https://lnkd.in/escrnNG

Metals enhances the sustainability of construction. Their recyclable nature promotes a more circular lifespan that minimises resource consumption. We provide traceability data for key materials, such as #aluminium and #copper that are essential in creating sustainable buildings. Track the journey and ESG credentials of your materials at https://lnkd.in/escrnNG

#DidYouKnow the paved road to 2040 is crowded with electric vehicles—70 million expected, up from 2 million in 2020? This isn't just a shift; it's a metal demand revolution.   At START, we're gearing up to ensure we are supporting the sustainable production of these materials. We provide START labels on copper cathode, aluminium, metal powders and now salt.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/escrnNG

Too often, we assume that sustainable investing and financial returns cannot co-exist together. And being sustainable has been over-simplified into meaning doing social good. For companies who are interested in both the bottom line and ensuring processes are as sustainable as they can be, understanding the ESG effects of your production is more important than ever. Speak to us: https://lnkd.in/escrnNG

Copper and aluminium are key materials in construction. - From wiring to plumbing, #copper’s diverse applications make it a cornerstone in the construction of sustainable and resilient buildings. - Durable, flexible, and strong, #aluminium is used in external facades, windows and HVAC systems START traces materials right from their origin. This capability allows us to provide insights into the life cycle of our copper cathode and aluminium products, ensuring their responsible use and promoting sustainable development in the construction industry. Join us on the journey towards more sustainable buildings: https://lnkd.in/gquPR53A

What does visibility mean to your supply chain? And how does that differ from transparency? Supply chain visibility refers to what companies see, while transparency refers to what they do after seeing it. The two work hand in hand, so let’s break down what they mean for you. To help you supercharge both visibility and transparency in your supply chain visit https://lnkd.in/escrnNG

2024 was a year of stepping up our commitment to #supplychaintransparency   Our #sustainability label now provides full transparency across three key commodities: #aluminium, #copper cathode and #metal powders.   This expansion enhances overall supply chain transparency for industries that rely on these materials — from automotive to renewable energy, manufacturing to electronics.   By ensuring visibility at every step, we’re helping to build more ethical, traceable supply chains across diverse sectors.   We’re excited for what’s to come in 2025, with even more opportunities to lead, innovate, and advocate for a more transparent, sustainable future. 🚀   A huge thank you to our partners, customers, and community for being part of this journey. Here’s to another year of positive impact! 🌍💡  

We are proud to play a small part in the mission to modernise and decarbonise the North American electric grid. Rio Tinto supplies low-carbon aluminium produced from hydro-powered Canadian operations, and START labels are provided to certify high levels of sustainability performance, including environmental, social and governance metrics, as well as full visibility into how it was made.