Fortum Battery Recycling Oy is a subsidiary of Fortum, a leading European clean energy company. Based in Harjavalta, Finland, Fortum Battery Recycling plays a key role in Fortum’s circular economy strategy by offering advanced recycling solutions for lithium-ion batteries. Leveraging state-of-the-art hydrometallurgical technology, the company enables the recovery and reuse of critical battery metals—such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel—at an industrial scale.
Fortum Battery Recycling Oy’s Harjavalta facility is among Europe’s most advanced closed-loop battery material recycling plants. The company also operates multiple service hubs across Finland and Germany to support the growing demand for sustainable battery lifecycle management.
Operating in the battery recycling industry means dealing with strict and often complex regulations. One example is EU’s REACH regulation under which companies manufacturing or importing ≥1 tonne of chemical substances per year must submit a registration dossier to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), with detailed data on substance identity, hazards, and risk management.
REACH Annex II also requires suppliers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for substances manufactured or placed on the market. These are clear documents outlining hazards, safe handling instructions, and compliance details such as GHS/CLP classification and regular updates.
To address these challenges, the company partnered with Chementors, a trusted expert in REACH compliance and Safety Data Sheet services.
When Fortum Battery Recycling was looking for support with REACH registrations and corresponding issues, Chementors stepped in with its proven expertise in regulatory compliance.
Chementors has supported Fortum by preparing and submitting REACH registration dossiers, ensuring timely and accurate alignment with ECHA requirements. In addition, Chementors has delivered comprehensive Safety Data Sheet services ensuring full compliance with evolving regulations.
This collaboration enables Fortum Battery Recycling to focus on their core operations for sustainable recycling solutions, while Chementors takes care of the complex regulatory landscape.
“Collaborating with Chementor’s experts has been instrumental in helping us comply with REACH regulations. Our partnership spans over a decade, and we truly value the expertise and support they bring. We look forward to continuing this successful collaboration.”
— Dr. Kenneth Ekman, Director, Concept and Technology Development, Fortum Battery Recycling
Fortum Battery Recycling Oy responsibly follows EU chemical safety standards, supports environmental and safety goals, and continues to grow its market position while collaborating with Chementors.
