Dirty Nickel: ESG Standards as a Competitive Weapon
This Case Study aims to put participants in the shoe of decision makers, particularly in decision-making complexity of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues.
PT Vale Indonesia, Tbk. (Vale Indonesia) will appoint a new CEO replacing Febriany Eddy in July 2025. The appointment will take place in the middle of major transformation in the transportation industry, shifting from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of global efforts to combat climate change. In support of net-zero emission targets, EV production has experienced dramatic increases worldwide. However, this development has triggered a new global narrative, “Dirty Nickel.” What began as an environmental concern has quickly evolved into something more strategic, which is a market-shaping narrative that influences pricing, regulation, and access to global supply chains.
This case study is a mini version and is part of co-developed full length case study available in Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) website; https://rwi.lu.se/news/case-study-on-responsible-business-conduct-in-the-critical-minerals-sector.