Case Studies

Nickel Institute Clearinghouse Tool

Engagement of User Value Chain through Clearinghouse Tool

The Clearinghouse is a tool through which the nickel industry seeks to engage with the user value chain to share latest knowledge and to encourage the safe and responsible use of nickel-containing products throughout their lifecycle. The tool includes research and guidance from the Nickel Institute, as well as good practices from other relevant organizations and industry associations. This information and guidance supports the Nickel Institutes decision making and sustainability charter.

The Clearinghouse Tool enables the Nickel Institute to engage with the user value chain and to provide knowledge on the safe and responsible use and disposal of nickel containing products throughout their lifecycle. The Clearinghouse Tool helps the Nickel Institute promotes awareness and responsible practices related to nickel and its applications in downstream user industries. 

The tool provides the user with information specific to their given application.  The user is able to select the primary use and the end use to access relevant information. The web-based tool provides links to appropriate sources of information about the various impacts of nickel, and guidance on how to minimize these impacts throughout the material’s full lifecycle. The Tool also provides technical support and allows the user to contact one of the Nickel Institute’s metallurgical engineering consultants for further support if needed.