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Sustainability at Vulcan

For a better tomorrow Sustainability.

From the outset, Vulcan has entrenched sustainability into its Purpose and Mission, Vulcan is determined to empower a carbon-neutral future by positioning itself to be Europe’s foremost sustainable lithium producer and championing energy security through geothermal energy.

Find our Latest Reports on Sustainability.

Proud winners of The Australian Financial Review’s Sustainability Leaders for 2025.

We are proud to share that Vulcan has been named as  winner  of the 2025 Australian Financial Review Sustainability Leaders Awards in the  Resources, Energy & Utilities  category.
In addition, we have received a special distinction as the Sustainability Leader – Medium Organisation.

The list, undertaken in partnership this year with Schneider Electric, celebrates Australian companies making progress in tackling sustainability challenges while delivering business value along the way.
Sustainability is the cornerstone upon which Vulcan was founded with the vision to build the world’s first carbon neutral, integrated lithium and renewable energy project to decarbonise battery production.

We are honoured to be acknowledged among Australia’s leading sustainability innovators and remain focused on driving impact through our Phase One Lionheart Project.

 

ESG assessments and affiliations.

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Sustainalytics

In 2024, Vulcan was recognised by Sustainalytics as an ESG Industry Top Rated Company. Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Ratings covers more than 14,000 companies across 42 industries and identifies the top companies in their industry. This status was maintained in 2025.
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S&P Global Ratings

Vulcan was assessed and awarded a Dark Green rating for its Green Financing Framework, the highest ever received by a metals and mining company globally. Vulcan was also awarded a Dark Green rating across the Green Enabling Project and Renewable Energy categories.
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United Nations Global Compact

As part of Vulcan’s membership of the UNGC, we have continued our Communication on Progress (CoP), accessible via the UNGC website. The UNGC encourages companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance social goals.
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World-leading Environmental metrics.

Conventional methods for lithium extraction have a significant impact on the environment. Depending on the process, the CO₂ footprint and water consumption can be immense. The extensive land use also affects the environment and raises social concerns in the mining countries.

Unlike conventional lithium mining, Vulcan’s integrated lithium and renewable energy project aims to not burn fossil fuels in the lithium production and processing exercise and is environmentally and socially responsible due to very low water consumption and land use.

I’m driven by Vulcan’s sustainability purpose and mission with the goal of helping to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels with our LHM – a key ingredient for Europe’s electric vehicle battery production market.

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Samantha Langley
Head of Sustainability

Join our OneVulcan culture Vulcan Values. 

We know our purpose and we will make this a journey to be proud of!

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Climate champion

WE will pioneer a carbon neutral future. WE stand up for what truly matters.
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Determined

WE are eager to succeed and determined to shape tomorrow. WE tackle any challenge in front of us.
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Inspiring

WE are united in our passion for a better world. WE rise and inspire ourselves and others.

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