ESG Report Pt 2: EV Battery Regulations in US & EU & Inflation Act Impact

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Tom Fox, host of The ESG Report podcast, discusses EV battery regulation in the US and EU in a special three-part series. The second part focuses on the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on EV battery production and purchase, with insights from Pamela Fierst-Walsh, an expert in critical mineral supply chain issues and policy development. Fierst-Walsh perceives the Act as a beneficial initiative that not only reduces EV battery cost for consumers but also encourages manufacturers to alter their supply chain practices to comply with the Act.


The ESG Report Explores EV Battery Regulation in 3-Part Series

The ESG Report’s Tom Fox delves into EV battery regulation in the US and EU in a unique 3-part series. Part 2 focuses on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on EV battery production and purchase. Guest expert, Pamela Fierst-Walsh, is a leading figure in critical mineral supply chain issues, policy development, ESG matters, and international affairs.

From 2017-2021, Fierst-Walsh steered US diplomacy towards prioritizing minerals supply chains as the State Department’s Senior Advisor for Critical Minerals. She coordinated with the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and Energy to support national security and economic agendas. In 2021, she played a pivotal role in shaping the Biden Administration’s 100-day Supply Chain Review, promoting U.S. competitiveness in clean energy and technological advancement. This formed the basis for increased U.S. clean energy investment under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. She currently serves as the CEO of PFW Advisory, LLC, and sits on the Board of IMPACT, a non-profit focused on community empowerment through better natural resource governance.

Fierst-Walsh’s insights on the Inflation Reduction Act, particularly consumer tax incentives for EV battery purchases, reflect her deep grasp of supply chain dynamics, regulatory needs, and the legislation itself. She views the Act as a significant chance for consumers to lower EV battery costs and for manufacturers to ensure supply chain transparency as required by the Act. More broadly, the Act encourages manufacturers to adapt their supply chain practices and manage reputation risks related to non-compliance. It is seen as a diverse initiative benefiting consumers while driving manufacturers to comply with regulatory requirements.

Key Highlights:

• EV Battery Discount and Supply Chain Transparency

• Strategic Resource Control for Domestic Manufacturing

• Critical Minerals Supply Chain Compliance Standards

• Due Diligence and Compliance


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