Gray Bender
Manager, CERA Consulting, Energy TransitionS&P GlobalGray Bender is a Consulting Manager with eight years of experience in the energy and climate sector. He specializes in developing decarbonization strategies, assessing the impact of energy and climate policy, and delivering complex life cycle analysis and due diligence studies. Gray’s recent client work spans investment due diligence for major financial institutions, studies at the intersection of energy and critical minerals, and emissions analysis of key energy sources. He also brings experience in carbon markets, energy efficiency, and resilience. Prior to joining S&P Global, Gray worked with engineering firm Arup, leading projects for public, private, and non-profit clients.
Resilient by Design: Critical Minerals, Advanced Materials & the Future of Global Supply Chains
From rare earth elements and battery materials to industrial heat and grid infrastructure, the energy transition depends on resilient and scalable mat…From rare earth elements and battery materials to industrial heat and grid infrastructure, the energy transition depends on resilient and scalable material supply chains under increasing strain from geopolitics, trade shifts, and rising demand. This …From rare earth elements and battery materials to industrial heat and grid infrastructure, the energy transition depends on resilient and scalable material supply chains under increasing strain from geopolitics, trade shifts, and rising demand. This session brings together leaders across the value chain—from domestic processing and industrial strategy to breakthrough technologies reshaping how materials are sourced and used. Panelists will explor…From rare earth elements and battery materials to industrial heat and grid infrastructure, the energy transition depends on resilient and scalable material supply chains under increasing strain from geopolitics, trade shifts, and rising demand. This session brings together leaders across the value chain—from domestic processing and industrial strategy to breakthrough technologies reshaping how materials are sourced and used. Panelists will explore how the U.S. and its partners are strengthening supply through policy, friend-shoring, and new refining capacity, while advancing circular approaches like recycling and reuse. The conversation will also highlight how innovation is transforming materials into active components of the energy system, unlocking new pathways for resilience and decarbonization. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
