Building a Responsible Supply Chain
Creating sustainable value through responsible sourcing, transparency and circular resource management.
At POLVOLT, supply chains are more than material flows. They are a critical element of Europe’s transition towards a resilient, circular and low-carbon economy — built on transparency, accountability and long-term partnerships.
Circular by Design
A supply chain built on recovery, not extraction.
Unlike traditional raw material supply chains, POLVOLT operates within a circular economy model.
By recovering valuable metals from end-of-life batteries and electronic waste, the project helps reduce dependence on primary extraction while returning strategic resources back into the manufacturing cycle.
This approach strengthens resource security and improves material efficiency across European industry.
Our Approach
Three principles of a responsible supply chain
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Responsible Sourcing
POLVOLT is committed to maintaining high standards of responsible sourcing throughout its operations.
The project supports the principles of ethical business conduct, environmental stewardship and human rights protection, while promoting transparency and traceability across the value chain.
Our objective is to ensure that recovered materials contribute to sustainable and responsible industrial growth.
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Traceability & Transparency
The growing importance of critical raw materials requires greater visibility across supply chains.
POLVOLT aims to implement advanced monitoring and reporting systems that support material traceability, operational transparency and regulatory compliance.
These systems help ensure confidence among customers, partners, regulators and investors.
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Strengthening Europe’s Strategic Resilience
The transition towards electrification and clean technologies depends on secure access to critical raw materials.
By establishing domestic recovery and refining capacity, POLVOLT contributes to reducing supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthening Europe’s long-term industrial competitiveness.
The project supports the development of a more diversified, resilient and sustainable raw materials ecosystem.
Innovation Fund
Supported by the European Union
POLVOLT is co-financed by the European Union Innovation Fund — one of the world’s largest funding programmes for innovative low-carbon technologies.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.