Primary tin production is energy-intensive and associated with significant CO₂ emissions, while recycled tin offers a substantially lower carbon footprint and can achieve high purity levels suitable for industrial use. Despite these advantages, the availability of secondary tin remains limited.

The presentation highlights current challenges in the tin supply chain and discusses initiatives to improve sustainability standards, such as responsible sourcing and increased transparency. It concludes that a combination of improved mining practices and expanded recycling is essential to ensure a more sustainable tin supply