The Role of Mining in Combating Climate Change

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Webinar Summary

An abundant supply of minerals (the likes of which has never been seen before) is essential for the transition from fossil fuel-based energy to clean energy. A successful decarbonization process (the main tool to combat climate change) depends on the responsible and sustainable production and procurement of minerals from mines around the world. This webinar discusses the importance of responsible mining operations through the implementation of ESG (Environment, Social Responsibility, and Governance) principles and protocols.

This webinar will achieve the following objectives:

1. Provide an overview of minerals required for the energy transition.
2. Present a sustainable and responsible mining approach for the production and procurement of mineral products.
3. Discuss the case study of Anglo American’s Quellaveco Mine in Peru, and their goal to be one of the most sustainable and responsible mines in the world.

About the Presenter

Dr. Floris is an experienced sustainability, water resources ESG, environmental and occupational safety professional in mining and energy. He earned a PhD in Civil-Environmental Engineering from Colorado State University, an MBA from Texas A&M and an MPA-Economics and Environmental Management from Harvard University. He is currently the Director of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Sustainability at AXIOs Industrial Group, and a Professor of sustainability at the SKEMA Graduate School (France) and GĚRENS Post Graduate School (Peru). 

Dr. Floris is an Environmental fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and proud long-term and active member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. He is an editorial board member of the Public Works Management & Policy Journal which focuses on planning, financing, and sustainable development of critical infrastructure systems.

Dr. Floris is a renowned international speaker, researcher, visionary and prolific writer on the topics of water resources, environment, sustainability/ESG, climate change, mining, energy and occupational safety.

Dr. Floris is an AAEES Board Certified Environmental Engineer with a specialty in Water Supply and Wastewater and is the former treasurer of AAEES (2020-2022).

Webinar Format

This will be an interactive session with "live chat" capability. The session is open to environmental engineering and science professionals across all sectors and career stages. Our objective is to offer special insights on leading edge solutions for graduate and undergraduate students as well as early to mid-career environmental professionals who are considering specialty certification.

AAEES Board Certified Individuals: Attend this event and earn 1.5 PDHs towards your PDH requirements for maintaining your specialty certification.

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