About the webinar

The rapid growth of electric mobility in Asia and the Pacific is increasing the need to sustainably manage EV batteries at the end of their first life. Sound end-of-life management can minimize environmental and safety risks while creating opportunities for battery reuse, second-life applications, recycling, and the recovery of valuable materials for reintegration into battery value chains. This session will examine emerging approaches to sustainable battery end-of-life management, including battery passports, and explore how policymakers, industry, and development partners can work together to strengthen circular battery value chains ahead of growing volumes of end-of-life batteries.

This is the third in a four-part webinar series entitled E-Mobility Webinar Series: Scaling Electric Vehicle Technologies in Asia and the Pacific, organized by the Asian Development Bank's Transport Sector Cluster. The series examines the latest developments in electric vehicle technologies, the technical and institutional foundations needed for successful adoption, and practical lessons from global and regional leaders. The first session explored vehicle-to-grid technology; subsequent sessions cover sustainable battery end-of-life management and charging infrastructure. 

This webinar forms part of the E-Mobility Support and Investment Platform for Asia and the Pacific, managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and supported by the Global Environment Facility, the United Nations Environment Programme, and other partners as part of the Global Electric Mobility Program.

About the speakers

	Polash Das is a Programme Management Officer with the Sustainable Mobility Unit at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). He is based at UNEP’s headquarters in Nairobi. He is currently involved in global projects related to electric buses and is focused on implementing electric mobility projects in Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining UNEP, he was leading the electric mobility projects for the Indian Government, where he helped cities deploy electric buses for public transport.
	Mohd Azman bin Abas is the Chief Research and Innovation Officer at the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii). He brings over two decades of experience in automotive engineering, research and development, and innovation across industry and academia. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and an honours degree in Automotive Engineering. His career includes 12 years in powertrain research and development at PROTON and ten years as Director of the Automotive Development Centre (ADC). His expertise spans automotive engineering, powertrain development, and sustainable mobility. Drawing on his combined industrial and academic experience, he brings a broad perspective on the role of research, technological innovation, and collaboration in advancing a more sustainable automotive sector.
	Anubhav Mishra is a Consultant at WRI India, working on sustainable mobility, battery circularity, and policy and regulatory frameworks for India’s battery ecosystem. He brings over 15 years of experience across the energy and infrastructure sectors, with expertise spanning strategy, engineering, project management, and business development.
	Balaji Raparthi is a climate and energy professional with over 13 years of experience across electric mobility, battery storage, and energy policy in India. As Senior Portfolio Manager at Energiva Ventures and a Steering Committee member of the Battery360 Alliance, he works with government, industry, and development partners to advance battery sustainability and circularity. His work spans policy engagement, evidence generation, and ecosystem collaboration, with a focus on strengthening pathways for battery reuse, recycling, resource recovery, and more sustainable battery value chains in India.

About the moderator 

Johanna Zilliacus is a development professional in the fields of climate finance, climate policy and low carbon development. She works as a consultant for ADB’s Transport Sector Group, supporting the coordination of the E-Mobility Support and Investment Platform, as well as other transport decarbonization initiatives. Beyond ADB, she has worked and consulted for a vast range of organizations, including UNDP, Green Climate Fund and Nordic Development Fund. She holds a M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration, and is currently studying a second master’s degree in social inclusion, with a specialization in gender studies.