GLG Network Survey: Battery Recycling

SURVEY DETAILS

GLG interviewed 80 senior executives within the battery recycling industry in various regions (US, Europe, MENA and Asia).

What will you learn from this survey?

• Our experts discussed the future prospects of the industry and the profitability of battery recycling.
• Respondents were asked to evaluate the battery collection process, the costs of this and where the responsibility of this should be held.
• Furthermore, the survey also covered the various materials used in the recycling process and the costs attributed to these.

Examples of findings:

• The majority of respondents believe that batteries should be leased rather than sold, with this guaranteeing maximum collection (58%).
• Our experts on the most part believe that OEMs should take responsibility for collection (56%) though there are some differences across geography, with 33% in the MENA region stating this should be the responsibility of scrap dealers.
• Respondents view ecological concerns as the greatest driver for EV battery recycling (34%), followed by geopolitics (24%).

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Jan Vliegen, former Senior VP at Umicore.

The standard deliverable includes: 

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• Looking ahead, where do you believe black mass refining trade will mainly be concentrated?
• In your view, who should predominantly have responsibility for collecting end of life EV batteries?
• To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “Batteries should be leased rather than sold in order to guarantee maximum collection”?
• Nickel is the most abundant metal in the battery. At what level of Nickel price is cost break-even (in USD/kg)?
• In your view, which of the following materials is the best suited to easily meet battery grade purity specifications?
• Which of the following do you see as the most realistic destination of the sodium sulphate waste stream?
• When evaluating the electricity and gas supply industry, over the next 5 years, what do you expect the trend to be in terms of the number of energy suppliers?
• Looking at portable batteries, in your view how should these be collected?
• To your knowledge, what is the total cost of battery recycling from collection to refining in USD/Kg of battery (excluding CAM production)?
• Which of the following would you describe as the biggest influence on demand for EV battery recycling?

This survey is available to subscribers of the Energy and Industrials (EI) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

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