Workshop
11 Feb 2026
Cobalt Learning Group On Tour: The ESG Landscape in China – Practical Insights for the Cobalt Value Chain
Cobalt Institute’s Cobalt Learning Group presents a workshop on the ESG landscape in China and its implications for global cobalt sourcing. Focusing on practical insight and shared learning, the workshop explores policy, market, and industry drivers shaping the ESG landscape in China, how these influence ESG practice in the cobalt value chain, and what downstream actors, investors, and other stakeholders need to know to engage responsibly across China-linked supply chains.
Speakers

Shirley Wang
Vice President of Industry Research, Shangai Metals Market (SMM)

Adam Rolfe
Senior Director of Standards and Partnerships, Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)

Serena Alonso
ESG Compliance and Responsible Business Conduct Manager, dormakaba

Aaron Chen
General Manager, MMG Kinsevere Operations, DRCMMG

Richard Liang
Group Vice President and Chief Sustainability OfficerSunwoda Electronics

Liu Zhonghui
Vice President, China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters (CCCMC)

Ning Wang
Researcher, Sustainable Development Department, China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters (CCCMC)

Susannah McLaren
Head of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability, Cobalt Institute
Partnership

In Partnership with Shanghai Metals Market