WEMO 2025 (complet) - Flipbook - Page 56
02 Critical resources
Introduction
How does the criticality of resources put low-carbon technologies at risk?
All resources used in the energy sector are critical - including the most commonly used ones.
While rare materials often dominate the conversation, they can overshadow more abundant
yet equally essential resources that underpin every energy technology, regardless of the
chosen pathway.
Alexandra Bonanni-Gould
Head of Energy Strategy Lab
Capgemini Invent
Key questions to explore in this article:
With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector ,
What de昀椀nes a resource's criticality, and what risks does it entail?
How do resource constraints impact low-carbon and carbon-intensive technologies?
Why are some critical resources still overlooked, and what are the consequences?
What levers can mitigate resource scarcity risks - and under what conditions?
How can countries or companies leverage supply chain advantages for critical resources?
Alexandra advises national and international energy and
utilities companies on strategic foresight, technology
choices, investment policies, innovation scaling, emerging
value models and digital transformation.
