International Engagement for Green Metals Standards

Overview

The International Engagement for Green Metals Standards Program provides up to $1.12 million in funding to strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability to produce green (low carbon) metals through the development of technical standards. The objectives of the program are to: support Australian leadership in green metals standards internationally facilitate cross-sector collaboration to accelerate the development of green metals standards capitalise on Australia’s comparative advantage in renewable energy, abundant mineral resources, manufacturing capability and skilled workforce by fast-tracking green metals standards  ensure modern frameworks for green metals standards drive industry innovation and compliance identify gaps and opportunities for new standards to support green metals development complement other Government programs relating to green metals standards. The intended outcomes of the program are to: improve consistency and interoperability across the metals supply chain for seamless global implementation increase certification and traceability aiding in transparent certification schemes for green metals accelerate technology adoption in green metal production improve compliance with regulatory and industry requirements increase stakeholder and investment confidence through transparency and commitment to sustainability.