What does the Working Group do?

The "Environmental Protection, Health, and Safety" (EHS) Working Group of the Hungarian Battery Association is basically concerned with the detection and evaluation of the environmental, safety and health risks related to the production, application and recycling of modern temporary electrochemical energy storage systems (especially batteries), the continuous collection of information related to them, and the formulation of proposals for the safe and environmentally friendly operation. It also supports contact with other NGOs active in the area.

What are its main objectives?

The Working Group initiates and supports the establishment of a national monitoring system that continuously monitors and evaluates the appearance of hazardous substances from temporary energy storage systems in the environment throughout the country, including the establishment of a laboratory infrastructure that provides an opportunity to monitor the environmental impact of substances contained in batteries or generated during use, which are potentially harmful to the environment and/or health aspects.

Who can join?

The Working Group invites applications from those Members of the Hungarian Battery Association who consider environmental, health and safety aspects relevant in their area of operation.

What are the benefits of membership?

The Working Group promotes the exchange of information between the members of the Hungarian Battery Association and Hungarian and international players in the battery industry, with special regard to the dissemination of experiences and good practices, the search for cooperating partners, and professional cooperation with government and institutional decision-making bodies and experts involved in the implementation of the Hungarian Battery Industry Strategy.