Molybdenum Profile for Supply Chain Due Diligence and Responsible Sourcing | 2025 update published
January 12, 2026
The release of the updated Molybdenum Profile comes at a timely moment, reflecting molybdenum’s vital role for renewable energy technologies, including solar and wind systems. It highlights its growing relevance as industries accelerate the deployment of sustainable energy infrastructure and high-performance technologies, while reinforcing the importance of responsible sourcing and resilient supply chains.
The Molybdenum Profile gives a detailed overview of the molybdenum supply chain with a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. It examines the ESG implications for industry stakeholders and outlines the current responsible sourcing standards, certifications, and initiatives relevant to molybdenum.
Developed by TDi Sustainability in collaboration with the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), this resource is designed to support materials specifiers, steelmakers, and standards-setters such as ResponsibleSteel and The Copper Mark – in making informed decisions about responsible sourcing.
Our thanks go to the IMOA team for their work and collaboration on this project.
The updated 2025 profile includes:
- Up to date and comprehensive data on the ESG risks associated with molybdenum production – including the addition of data on the saliency of each ESG issue associated with molybdenum production to allow profile users to improve their understanding and meet ESG expectations
- Updated data on risk management, due diligence and systems for responsible sourcing – including the latest sustainability standards, emerging sustainability trends and stakeholder expectations, and consequent implications for the molybdenum value chain
