--- title: "Batteries: XYCLE Battery Materials Database" description: Access high-resolution LCA data for key battery materials to support supply chain analysis, sustainability reporting, and regulatory compliance. --- [Skip to content](https://xycle.minviro.com/support/xycle-battery-materials-database#main-content) English - United Kingdom Show submenu for translations ![Primary\_White\_XYCLE\_Logo.png-09 (2)](https://xycle.minviro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Primary_White_XYCLE_Logo.png-09%20(2).png?width=200&height=58&name=Primary_White_XYCLE_Logo.png-09%20(2).png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United Kingdom Show submenu for translations - [Request Support](mailto:support@minviro.com) [Request Support](mailto:support@minviro.com) Search Our Help Center - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [XYCLE Help Center](https://xycle.minviro.com/support?hsLang=en-gb) 2. 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With over **60 unique data points** covering **70–80% of global production**, the database enables users to **quantify environmental impacts per material, route, and region** with confidence. --- #### **What’s Included** - 60+ data points for high-priority battery materials - Coverage across production methods, locations, and technologies - Cradle-to-grave LCA coverage - Data aligned with **EF** and **ILCD** methodologies - Regular updates to reflect latest best practices - Developed and quality-assured by Minviro experts --- #### **Use Cases** **Life Cycle & Carbon Assessment** - Access high-quality, regionalised data for accurate footprint calculations - Assess the impact per material, processing route, and location **Supply Chain & Procurement** - Compare production impacts across countries or technologies - Identify lower-impact sourcing routes for ESG optimisation **Regulatory & ESG Compliance** - Align with **EU Battery Regulation** and carbon disclosure requirements - Integrate verified data into sustainability reporting frameworks **R&D & Material Selection** - Test and compare alternative materials or processes - Support eco-design with science-backed environmental insights **Corporate & Investment Strategy** - Guide sustainable investment decisions - Strengthen ESG narratives with industry-trusted LCA data --- #### **Example Materials in the Database** A sample of materials covered includes: - **Natural and synthetic graphite** (e.g. CSPG via HF or thermal purification from regions such as China, Sweden, and the US) - **Cobalt sulfate** from global and regional sources (e.g. Congo, Indonesia, China) - **HPMSM** (high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate) from Gabon, South Africa, China, and Australia - **Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide** via DLE, evaporation, and spodumene processing across the US, Chile, China, and Canada - **Nickel sulfate hexahydrate** from sulfide and laterite routes in Brazil, Indonesia, Australia, and more > You can find the full material list and region breakdown on page 2 of the [Battery Materials Database overview](https://xycle.minviro.com/hubfs/XYCLE%20Sales%20Enablement/Battery%20Materials%20Database_XYCLE.pdf?hsLang=en-gb). --- #### **Who Uses This Database?** - Battery manufacturers - Automotive OEMs - ESG and sustainability consultants - Procurement professionals - Investors and strategic planners in the energy transition sector Trusted by industry leaders, the database supports both internal LCA workflows and customer-facing sustainability reporting. --- #### **How to Access the Database** To request access, contact: 📧 **Email:** [j.hodgkinson@minviro.com](mailto:j.hodgkinson@minviro.com) - [Getting Started](https://xycle.minviro.com/support/getting-started?hsLang=en-gb) - [Supplier Onboarding](https://xycle.minviro.com/support/supplier-onboarding?hsLang=en-gb) - [Integrations & Data](https://xycle.minviro.com/support/integrations-data?hsLang=en-gb#main-content) - [Databases](https://xycle.minviro.com/support/integrations-data?hsLang=en-gb#databases) - [Software Tools](https://xycle.minviro.com/support/integrations-data?hsLang=en-gb#software-tools) - [XYCLE How-Tos](https://xycle.minviro.com/support/xycle-how-tos?hsLang=en-gb) - [LCA Learning Hub](https://xycle.minviro.com/support/lca-learning-hub?hsLang=en-gb) [![Powered By\_Lockup\_XYCLE\_Minviro-11 (2)-1](https://xycle.minviro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Powered%20By_Lockup_XYCLE_Minviro-11%20(2)-1.png?width=200&height=80&name=Powered%20By_Lockup_XYCLE_Minviro-11%20(2)-1.png "Powered By_Lockup_XYCLE_Minviro-11 (2)-1")](http://www.minviro.com) Copyright © 2025 Minviro, Ltd. 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