Industry

Strengthening operational resilience by securing access to critical resources and building a strong local presence in key regions.

Turning material criticality into a strategic advantage

The race for critical raw materials is reshaping industrial value chains. When access to lithium, nickel, copper, rare earths or other key inputs becomes uncertain, your ability to produce, deliver on time and serve your markets is at stake. At the same time, traceability, due diligence and reporting requirements are tightening across complex, multi-tier supply chains where information rarely flows freely.

Transitions helps industrial players (automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy and heavy industry) map their dependencies beyond Tier 1, prioritise critical links, build robust and auditable systems, and implement action plans that reduce upstream social and environmental risks while anchoring their operations sustainably in local communities.

Our areas of focus:

From mines and forests to industrial operations

Industrial supply chains extend well beyond direct suppliers, to processors and tier 2 to 4 subcontractors, foundries and refineries, and on to mines and forests. They are fragmented, opaque and subject to significant geopolitical tensions.

We operate at the heart of these value chains to make your supply flows more transparent, objectively assess your critical dependencies, anticipate potential breakdowns and drive sustainable change: upstream analysis of raw materials, interpretation of the regulatory framework, risk mapping and the implementation of operational measures.

Energy and digital transition minerals Cobalt, lithium, nickel, manganese, graphite, rare earths, aluminium, cooper…
Conflict minerals Gold, tantalum, tungsten, tin
Forestry and livestock Wood, paper, rubber, leather
Other industrial materials Plastics, glass, cement and aggregates, stone, chemicals, energy…

Our expertise:

Supporting industrial transitions

We work alongside procurement, supply chain, risk, CSR, strategy, innovation and operations teams in major industrial groups and mid-sized companies. We turn complex requirements into operational, auditable systems that provide robust evidence to your clients and stakeholders.

Our systemic approach to environmental, social, economic and geopolitical challenges, and our tools, are aligned with OECD guidance and key sector regulations (EUDR, Batteries Regulation, CSDDD, Conflict Minerals Regulation and CRMA).

Risk management Map risks by country, region, sector or supplier; engage suppliers in transparency and measurable progress; and set up operational monitoring mechanisms (assessment, prevention, early warning, remediation).
Responsible sourcing Design and implement due diligence systems tailored to critical minerals and materials: regulatory compliance, risk mitigation plans, audits, grievance mechanisms and on-the-ground projects to transform production and extraction practices.
Raw material circularity Identify circularity opportunities, assess recyclability potential, build an operational roadmap (material reduction and substitution, closed loops, etc.), support pilot projects (eco-design, recycling, sourcing, etc.) and measure performance.
Territorial responsibility Assess how well your sites are integrated locally and map your local interdependencies, identify levers for resilience and regional value creation, manage local transition projects and engage your stakeholders.