Reference Guide – Insights on Skills Development for Critical Raw Materials Supply Chains
This reference guide aims at raising stakeholder awareness on the essential skills and best practices to enable responsible and sustainable CRM supply chains. With increasing pressure to meet ESG standards, the guide provides a technical roadmap for aligning operations with global sustainability goals, covering advanced skills in mineral extraction, refining, and processing, resource optimization, and decarbonization. It also highlights the growing importance of digital tools for traceability, real-time monitoring, and supply chain transparency, which are essential for ensuring compliance with ESG regulations. Featuring practical examples and case studies from UNIDO, the guide offers insights on implementing capacity-building programs and addressing skills gaps to promote resilient, transparent, and compliant supply chains, supporting the green and digital transitions.
