Closing the Loop. Jan Tytgat Umicore. KIVI-jaarcongres 2017, Wageningen 21 Nov. 2017

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1 Closing the Loop Jan Tytgat Umicore KIVI-jaarcongres 2017, Wageningen 21 Nov Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres 2017

2 Agenda Umicore closed loop approach Creating a circular economy B2B vs B2C Annex Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres

3 Who we are today A global materials technology and recycling group 10,400 employees, 64 manufacturing sites on 5 continents, 2.6 bn revenues* One of three global leaders in emission control catalysts for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and for all fuel types A leading supplier of key materials for rechargeable batteries used in portable electronics and hybrid & electric cars The world s leading recycler of complex waste streams containing precious and other valuable metals Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres 2017 *2015, excluding metals 3

4 Providing innovative solutions across industries Reliable metals access is crucial for our high-tech products Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres

5 29 Metals and Materials in our portfolio Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres 2017 source: European Commission, Critical Raw Materials for the EU, updated report July

6 Closing the Loop approach since 2001 Application know-how Metals Chemistry Material science Metallurgy Material solutions Recycling Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres

7 Umicore position in recycling LONG/open LOOP SHORT/closed LOOP Recycling services for customer production scrap and residues Market driven Unique technologies for treating complex residues and byproducts Impacted by legislation Tailored solutions for industrial customers Recycling directly integrated in a B2B business model High reliability, minimal losses Typical for EoL consumer products & complex residue streams Depends on market supplies How to secure collection at EoL & high quality recycling? at low metal prices? Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres

8 Umicore in product lifecycles Closing the loop for precious metals bearing functional materials L-O L-O S-C L-O? Umicore e-catalyst S-C Jewellery L-O S-C = short, closed loop (B2B) L-O = long, open loop (mainly B2C) Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres

9 Agenda Umicore closed loop approach Creating a circular economy B2B vs B2C Annex 9

10 The urban mine - metal needs for selected products today Electro- & electronic devices: responsible for > 40% of world mine production of Cu, Sn, Sb, In, Ru 4% Au & Ag, 20% Co & Pd in cell phones, PCs, laptops, tablets Cars: 60% of PGM-mine production (autocat); 160% of Pbmine production for car batteries tomorrow Renewable energies: wind REE-magnets, Cu Photovoltaic Si, Ag, Cu, Se, Ga, In, Te, Cd, Ge Fuel cells/h 2 Electrolysis Pt, Ru, Ir Electromobility: batteries Co, Ni, Li,, FC, REE-magnets, Cu, electronics LED-lightning Ga, In, REE,, glass fibre cables Si, Ge, grid Cu, physical & chemical properties essential for high-tech functionality EU highly dependant on metal imports Clean energy needs a clean supply chain; consider total energy balance 10

11 Massive shift from geological resources to anthropogenic deposits Mine production since 1980 / since % 90% % mined % mined % in 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% % mined in in % 10% 0% Re Ga In Ru Pd Rh Ir REE Si Pt Ta Li Se Ni Co Ge Cu Bi Ag Au Electric & electronic equipment (EEE) Over 40% of world mine production of copper, tin, antimony, indium, ruthenium & rare earths are annually used in EEE Mobile phones & computer account for 4% world mine production of gold and silver and for 20% of palladium & cobalt. Cars > 60% of PGM mine production goes into auto catalysts, increasing significance for electronics ( computer on wheels ) and light metals In the last 30 years we extracted > 80% of the REE, PGM, Ga, In, that have ever been mined Clean energy technologies & other high tech applications will further accelerate demand for technology metals 11

12 Circular Economy package of EU Commission where the value of products, materials and resources is maintained in the economy for as long as possible, and the generation of waste minimized to develop a low carbon, resource efficient and competitive economy EC Communication 2015 Closing the loop An EU action plan for the Circular Economy Source: EU-COM (2014) 398, Towards a circular economy, Metals are the ideal candidate: eternally recyclable, no downcycling, no material quality issues Closing the Loop, KIVI-jaarcongres

13 But certain conditions need to be met Circular Economy from a metals perspective 1. A circle is only closed if materials physically find their way into new product lifecycles ensure high quality recycling along the entire chain 2. Economic requirements to be solved special challenge to close materials cycles for complex consumer products ensure that revenues match costs for high quality recycling who pays for it? 3. Recycling cannot entirely fulfil metal needs but it can provide an important contribution Mining & recycling are complementary for supply Smart materials, product design & resource efficient use are key to optimise material demand Circular economy = recovering materials comprehensively at product EoL, when ever and where ever this will take place 4. Metal cycles are complex and interdependent system approach and consideration of whole value chain is crucial 13

14 B2B facilitates to close the loop - example Umicore PGM products for chemical & glass industry Alloys PGM gauzes Chemical industry PGM Components Special glass industry Pt, Rh, Ir, Au Pt / Rh / Ir / Au material solutions 2015 Umicore Engineered solutions Glass industry Used components Secondary RM - Flat Screens\ - Technical glass - Lens system - Fertilizers - Chemical Intermediates End-user markets 14

15 B2C challenges need for innovative business models example recycling chain for consumer electronics Collection Pre-processing End-processing Electronics Use WEEE Collection Dismantling Shredding Sorting Metal Recycling Ag Au Cu Pd Product Distribution Product Manufacturing How can a manufacturer access recycling materials? Direct impact No / indirect impact 15

16 How to close the loop from a manufacturer s perspective? Basic prerequisite: consider recyclability in product design Comprehensively recycle production scrap & warranty returns by partnering with a strong quality recycler Consider using a toll refining service to get back the metals (metal accounts) Create business models which provide direct access to your EoL products leasing, deposit systems, A large quantity of EoL products in your hands / at your recycling service partner enables comprehensive recycling (instead of EoL products spread over millions of private users) EPR: strive for comprehensive collection, use of quality processes along the chain (bear cost implications) and transparency of material flows to keep metals within the system 16

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18 Agenda Umicore closed loop approach Creating a circular economy B2B vs B2C Annex 18

19 End-processing Modern smelting-refining of e-scrap is clean tech Mixed feed Final metal recovery Complex metallurgy Economies of scale Organics provide energy Environmentally-sound treatment Global market 19

20 Umicore s integrated metals smelter & refinery - Sophisticated facility for multi-metals recycling Umicore Precious Metals Refining plant in Hoboken, Belgium Efficient recovery of 17 metals: Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, Ir, Cu, Pb, Ni, Sn, Bi, Se, Te, In, Sb, As t/y raw materials a wide range of complex precious metal bearing by-products from the smelting & mining industries, e-scrap and other recyclables Specialized process for recycling of rechargeable batteries recovering Co, Ni, Cu & REE Unique, innovative technology and applying world class environmental standards for high metal yields, high energy efficiency and low emissions 20

21 Ge and its recycling Ge material solutions Optical fibres Solar Cells and LEDs Infrared & optics By-products from Zn-mining & coal fly ashes NASA Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity 21

22 Co applications and their recycling Co, Ni material solutions Cathode mat Powders Oxides Salts + Re 22

23 The Circular Economy proposals are an important start to begin capturing the value of European metals. We now call on MEPs and Member States to introduce stronger commitments in crucial areas, with harmonized implementation across Europe Eurometaux

24 EU Circular Economy Package What s in and what more is needed for NFM? (1) Improved cooperation with Member States for better implementation and harmonization of EU waste legislation Harmonized transposition & implementation across Member States is key to achieve a coherent circular economy Stepping up enforcement of revised Waste Shipment Regulation (countering illegal flows) Legislation is there but proper enforcement is needed and soon Promotion of industry-led voluntary certification of treatment facilities for key waste/recyclate streams Mandatory standards and certification scheme for proper treatment of WEEE in global equivalent conditions Minimum EPR requirements Further clarifications/guidelines needed (e.g. real end-of-life costs of individual products or groups?) 24

25 EU Circular Economy Package What s in and what more is needed for NFM? (2) Measures to facilitate waste shipment across the EU, including electronic data exchange (and possibly other measures) Fast-track transboundary shipment of waste/resources to preconsented (certified) facilities Improve exchange of information between manufacturers and recyclers on electronic products, consider eco-design criteria Collaboration & coordination along the value chain securing economic viability and economies of scale Improved definitions on recycling and point of measurement Harmonized interpretation, implementation and monitoring/reporting of recycling targets is key to obtain targets which are meaningful and accountable, supportive to steer towards a true circular economy 25