14.9. EnergyVaasa Talks: Sustainable Battery Solutions from Finland

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14.9.2021 Sustainable Battery Solutions from Finland

Building green batteries and battery materials requires the cooperation of the Nordic countries and the energy technology companies.

The Nordic countries have strongly advanced the development of a sustainable battery value chain in Europe. The aim of the webinar is to discuss the added value of sustainability for the actors in the battery value chain and how Nordic Energy Capital is involved in enabling a sustainable battery value chain.

Vaasa is known for its energy cluster and it is the most innovative region in Finland. Energy technology and global business are especially strong in our city. One of the most important drivers is climate change. In Vaasa, we are working together to minimize CO₂ emissions and taking steps towards a more intelligent and more sustainable future.

Program

14:00 Opening of the Webinar, Mayor, Tomas Häyry, City of Vaasa

Moderator: Director, Paula Erkkilä, Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce

14:10 Sustainability goals and European battery strategy – Thore Sekkenes, EBA Programme Director, Industry, InnoEnergy Scandinavia

14:25 Building sustainable battery value chain in Finland – Matti Hietanen, CEO, Finnish Minerals Group

14:40 Towards carbon neutral logistics – Timo Harakka, Minister of Transport and Communications

14:55 Greetings from the EU Parliament – Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, Member of the European Parliament

15:10 Towards an electrified and sustainable future – Johnson Matthey’s high performance cathode material offering – Christian Ruediger, Strategic Partnerships and Government Affairs Director, Johnson Matthey, Battery Materials

15:25 FREYR Battery – Next-generation battery cell production – Jan Arve Haugan, Chief Operating officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, FREYR Battery

15:40 Closing words – Director Paula Erkkilä