Business For A Plastics Treaty

#BusinessNeedsGlobalRules Global rules help us reduce, reuse, and redesign. Global rules scale solutions, spark innovation, and mobilise investment. So let’s adopt global rules to end plastic pollution. In advance of the fourth round of negotiations (INC-4) starting next week in Ottawa, Canada, the +200 members and endorsers of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty are calling for a legally binding treaty that is underpinned by harmonised regulations in order to tackle the entire lifecycle of plastic products. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dXdshYRf #PlasticsTreaty #INC4 #Biz4PlasticsTreaty

🌍 This week, Clear Skies attended the Principles for Responsible Investment Circular Economy Reference Group Workshop. We were inspired by the insights from Carsten Wachholz of the Business For A Plastics Treaty, Jan Raes from United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), and Jennifer Black from the World Benchmarking Alliance. >>>The PRI circular economy reference groups’ mission is to help investors incorporate circular economy principles into value chains and their broader investment strategies. 💡We believe true systemic change comes from collaboration beyond just corporates. #Policymakers, #governments, and #regulators play a pivotal role by implementing ambitious regulations to mitigate negative impacts on #nature. In April 2024, Clear Skies signed the Financial Sector statement on plastics (https://lnkd.in/e33SPQfc), advocating for a robust global plastics treaty. This statement, endorsed by 160 financial institutions and drafted by the PRI, UNEP FI, Finance for Biodiversity, VBDO, the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, CDP, and other PRI signatories, gained the attention of member states and delegates at high-level events and the INC-4 negotiations in #Ottawa. FRANÇAIS 🌍 Cette semaine, Gestion de placements Ciels bleus a participé à l'atelier du Groupe de référence de l'économie circulaire du PRI. Nous avons été inspirés par les présentations de Carten Wachholz de la Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, Jan Raes de l'UNEP FI et Jenni Black de la World Benchmarking Alliance. >>>Le Groupe de référence de l'économie circulaire du PRI a pour mission d'aider les investisseurs à intégrer les principes de l'économie circulaire dans les chaînes de valeur et leurs stratégies d'investissement plus larges. 💡Nous croyons que le véritable changement systémique vient de la collaboration au-delà des entreprises. Les décideurs politiques, les gouvernements et les régulateurs jouent un rôle crucial en mettant en œuvre des réglementations ambitieuses pour atténuer les impacts négatifs sur la nature. En avril 2024, Ciels bleus a signé la déclaration du secteur financier sur les plastiques, plaidant pour un traité mondial ambitieux sur les plastiques. Cette déclaration, approuvée par 160 institutions financières et rédigée par le PRI, l'UNEP FI, la Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, le VBDO, la Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, le CDP et d'autres signataires du PRI, a attiré l'attention des États membres et des délégués lors d'événements de haut niveau et des négociations INC-4 à Ottawa. #impactinvesting #impactinvestmentmanagement #teamclearskies #Biodiversity  

Without clear rules, things can get…messy. Sports need  global rules - and so does a treaty that can end #plasticpollution. https://lnkd.in/eevNtrdn #BusinessNeedsGlobalRules to level the playing field in the plastics value chain, towards reducing, reusing, and redesigning plastic products - including the cups we drink from. We need harmonised regulations to tackle the entire lifecycle of plastic products. Watch this video to explore why we urgently need  an ambitious, legally binding global plastics treaty. ⬇️   UEFA EURO 2024 | UEFA | #euro2024 #GlobalPlasticsTreaty

To achieve a legally-binding treaty to end plastic pollution, all businesses must take part. There is unprecedented agreement across the plastics value chain that global rules are good for business. It is clear that #BusinessNeedsGlobalRules While voluntary actions have shown promise in driving change, they will not solve the problem on their own and must be scaled up globally. Explore the  latest report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WWF  “Making the Global Plastics Treaty work for Micro-, Small-, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs)” below. ⬇️ #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #Biz4PlasticsTreaty 

Reflecting on learnings for #Africa on my recent participation in the fourth session of the #GlobalPlasticsTreaty negotiations (INC-4) in Ottawa, Canada; I was glad to be a part of a "once in a lifetime" opportunity and process that will make a difference for our world and communities, the discussions were not only insightful but encouraging as ultimately we were all there to find a solution. I made connections with inspirational individuals, listened and learned a great deal from experts and innovators. It was great to see progress particularly the acknowledgment of Africa’s role, unique challenges and possible ways to scale efforts on the continent. Commitment and collaboration will be the unique ingredient that will address the complexities the region faces. Progressive policies that will support large scale efforts, innovation as well as enable financing of critical infrastructure for efficient waste management systems will make this a reality. Still much more to be done to work through the details ahead of the next session in Busan, South Korea - ultimately every step forward in bringing so many countries and regions towards one goal - without leaving anyone behind will make the world a better place. International Council of Beverages Associations Business For A Plastics Treaty

Berry Global is proud to be part of #Biz4PlasticsTreaty and I would like to thank Hein for his excellent leadership.

With the fourth round of negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution now concluded, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher reflects on the progress made and the road ahead: "I felt it necessary for governments to hear directly why a treaty with globally binding rules – including rules on upstream policy interventions – is what business needs. Unilever and the Business Coalition are calling for global rules because voluntary initiatives alone will not solve the crisis. Furthermore, at Unilever, we know that for us to deliver on our plastic packaging commitments, we need all actors to pull in the same direction. As I mentioned in my plenary speech in Ottawa, this means governments putting in place policies that level the playing field. Business responds to regulatory certainty, but the reality is we are facing a hugely fragmented policy environment for packaging from country to country. A treaty can harmonise this landscape, helping to simplify our supply chains, scale existing solutions and spur further innovation." Read the full piece at: https://lnkd.in/d_bJDesB #BusinessNeedsGlobalRules #PlasticsTreaty #INC4 #Biz4PlasticsTreaty

Following the conclusion of #INC4, our coalition of over 220 businesses and financial institutions working across the plastics value chain has compiled a series of reflections, a selection of which are outlined below. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/daKYstfY #PlasticsTreaty #Biz4PlasticsTreaty #BusinessNeedsGlobalRules

The UN Plastics Treaty represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to unleash the potential of business to solve the plastic crisis. Read how SAP is assembling alongside hundreds of businesses to end plastic pollution. 👉 https://sap.to/6048juPx2 #INC4 | Business For A Plastics Treaty | Ellen MacArthur Foundation