Canada's potential to lead in EV battery supply chain due to raw materials and ESG focus.
From GlobeNewswire: 2024-05-27 09:00:00
ECO Canada released research on Canada’s Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain, highlighting the country’s potential to lead in the sector due to growing demand for EVs globally. Canada uniquely possesses raw materials for EV batteries and has strong ESG credentials. However, gaps in the supply chain exist, necessitating a skilled workforce. The report underscores the importance of human capital in driving the transition to electric mobility and achieving a sustainable energy future.
To address labor shortages and achieve a net-zero economy, Minister Randy Boissonnault emphasizes the importance of supporting research like ECO Canada’s report. The sector profile outlines national and global trends in the EV battery supply chain, highlights critical skills needed, and addresses workforce demands with insights from employers. These findings offer strategic guidance for industry leaders and policymakers navigating the evolving EV industry landscape.
ECO Canada’s interactive tool on career pathways in the EV Battery Supply Chain Sector aims to illuminate growth paths for professionals and employers, showcasing the interconnectedness between occupations. The visual map of occupations facilitates mobility within the job market and in the EV Battery Supply Chain Sector. Competency Profiles for key occupations in mining, battery production, EV production, and recycling & recovery have also been published to assist in skills transition or new skills required for the industry.
The resources’ publication was made possible through the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. ECO Canada remains a champion for the Canadian environmental industry, promoting responsible economic growth and driving innovative workforce solutions to support Canada as a global leader. With 30 years of experience, ECO Canada continues to provide unmatched statistics and analysis on economic and labor trends in the environmental industry. For more information, contact Aaron Wilson, VP of Marketing & Sales at ECO Canada.
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