Critical Minerals Innovation Forum

13th - 14th October 2026

London, UK

Christoph Klein

Manager - Responsible Sourcing of Battery Minerals - Due Diligence

BASF

Christoph is a responsible sourcing and supply chain specialist with over 12 years of experience and an M.Sc. in Georesources Management from RWTH Aachen. As a lead auditor for OECD Due Diligence Guidance–aligned standards and ISO management systems, he has extensive experience across minerals, metals, and battery materials value chains. For the past five years, he has led the implementation of BASF’s Battery Materials Management System for Responsible Sourcing. Outside of his professional work, he is a marathon runner, reflecting a long‑term commitment to discipline, resilience, and performance.

 

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