Episode 20: BusinessShift – Closing the Loop with NIO by TÜV Rheinland

Critical raw materials are becoming a strategic challenge for
businesses worldwide. As demand for lithium, cobalt, nickel, and
rare earth elements continues to rise, companies are looking for
new ways to reduce dependencies, strengthen supply chains, and
secure access to the resources needed for future growth. In this
episode of BusinessShift – the Sustainability Podcast by TÜV
Rheinland People & Business Assurance, Penn Ding,
Sustainability Manager at TÜV Rheinland Greater China, shares
insights from NIO’s pioneering Car-to-Car Loop project. The
conversation explores how circular economy principles, material
traceability, and independent verification can help companies build
resilience, improve transparency, and turn resource security into a
competitive advantage.