1、NEW PLASTICS ECONOMY GLOBAL COMMITMENT JUNE 2019 REPORT 2 INTRODUCTION Disclaimer This June 2019 report has been compiled by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with input from the UN Environment in relation to the government signatories. The Introduction and Summary have been written by the Ellen MacAr

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5、ent page is not included. This version of the June 2019 report was completed on June 17th 2019. A small number of signatories that joined the Global Commitment shortly before this date do not have an Individual Commitments page included in this report yet. If you are a signatory and you believe ther

6、e has been an error in the reproduction of the information provided to us by your organisation, please contact us at mitmentellenmacarthurfoundation. org as soon as possible so that we can update our records. INTRODUCTION 4 INTRODUCTION Introduction to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment The

7、New Plastics Economy Global Commitment unites businesses, governments, and other organisations behind a common vision and targets to address plastic waste and pollution at its source. It is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with UN Environment. Launched in October 2018, the Glob

8、al Commitment already unites more than 400 organisations on its common vision of a circular economy for plastics, keeping plastics in the economy and out of the ocean. Signatories include: Close to 200 businesses that are part of the plastic packaging value chain, jointly representing over 20% of al

9、l plastic packaging used globally, including many of the worlds leading consumer packaged goods companies, retailers, and plastic packaging producers 16 governments across five continents and across national, regional, and city level 26 financial institutions with a combined USD 4.2 trillion worth o

10、f assets under management and 6 investors in total committing to invest about USD 275 million Leading institutions such as WWF, the World Economic Forum, the Consumer Goods Forum, and IUCN More than 50 academics, universities, and other educational or research organisations including MIT Environment

11、al Solutions Initiative, Michigan State University, and University College London All 400+ organisations have endorsed one common vision of a circular economy for plastics, in which plastics never become waste (see next page). To help make this vision a reality, all business and government signatori

12、es to the Global Commitment are committing to a set of ambitious 2025 targets. They will work to eliminate the plastic items we dont need; innovate so all plastics we do need are designed to be safely reused, recycled, or composted; and circulate everything we use to keep it in the economy and out o

13、f the environment. Credibility and transparency are ensured by setting a clear minimum level of ambition for signatories, common definitions underpinning all commitments, publication of commitments online and annual reporting on progress, with the first progress report to be published later in 2019.

14、 The minimum ambition level will be reviewed every 18 to 24 months, and become increasingly ambitious over the coming years to ensure the Global Commitment continues to represent true leadership. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation and UN Environment call on all businesses that make or use plastics, and

15、all governments across the world, to sign up to the Global Commitment and join the more than 400 signatories in a race to the top to create a circular economy for plastic. 5 INTRODUCTION A common vision for a circular economy for plastics 1. Elimination of problematic or unnecessary plastic packagin

16、g through redesign, innovation, and new delivery models is a priority a. Plastics bring many benefits. At the same time, there are some problematic items on the market that need to be eliminated to achieve a circular economy, and, sometimes, plastic packaging can be avoided altogether while maintain

17、ing utility 2. Reuse models are applied where relevant, reducing the need for single-use packaging a. While improving recycling is crucial, we cannot recycle our way out of the plastics issues we currently face. b. Wherever relevant, reuse business models should be explored as a preferred inner loop

18、, reducing the need for single-use plastic packaging. 3. All plastic packaging is 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable a. This requires a combination of redesign and innovation in business models, materials, packaging design, and reprocessing technologies. b. Compostable plastic packaging is no

19、t a blanket solution, but rather one for specific, targeted applications. 4. All plastic packaging is reused, recycled, or composted in practice a. No plastics should end up in the environment. Landfill, incineration, and waste-to-energy are not part of the circular economy target state. b. Business

20、es producing and/or selling packaging have a responsibility beyond the design and use of their packaging, which includes contributing towards it being collected and reused, recycled, or composted in practice. c. Governments are essential in setting up effective collection infrastructure, facilitatin

21、g the establishment of related self- sustaining funding mechanisms, and providing an enabling regulatory and policy landscape. 5. The use of plastics is fully decoupled from the consumption of finite resources a. This decoupling should happen first and foremost through reducing the use of virgin pla

22、stics (by way of dematerialisation, reuse, and recycling). b. Using recycled content is essential (where legally and technically possible) both to decouple from finite feedstocks and to stimulate demand for collection and recycling. c. Over time, remaining virgin inputs (if any) should switch to ren

23、ewable feedstocks where proven to be environmentally beneficial and to come from responsibly managed sources. d. Over time, the production and recycling of plastics should be powered entirely by renewable energy. 6. All plastic packaging is free of hazardous chemicals, and the health, safety, and ri

24、ghts of all people involved are respected a. The use of hazardous chemicals in packaging and its manufacturing and recycling processes should be eliminated (if not done yet). b. It is essential to respect the health, safety, and rights of all people involved in all parts of the plastics system, and

25、particularly to improve worker conditions in informal (waste picker) sectors. This vision is the target state signatories work towards over time, acknowledging that realising it will require significant effort and investment, recognising the importance of taking a full life-cycle and systems perspec

26、tive - aiming for better economic and environmental outcomes overall, and above all recognising the time to act is now. Over 400 organisations have endorsed one common vision of a circular economy for plastics, where plastics never become waste. They recognise this vision offers a root cause solutio

27、n to plastic pollution with profound economic, environmental, and societal benefits. For plastic packaging, specifically, this vision for a circular economy is defined by six characteristics: 1 2 3 4 5 6 A A B A B A B A B C C D A B SUMMARY 7 SUMMARY Overview of business signatories (1/2) Businesses

28、across the plastic packaging value chain have signed the Global Commitment, including many of the worlds largest consumer packaged goods companies, retailers, and plastic packaging producers, as well as major material manufacturers, recyclers and after-use companies, durable goods companies, investo

29、rs, and innovators The number of business signatories has grown from over 100 to nearly 200 in the seven months since the launch Business signatories together account for more than 20% of global plastic packaging volumes Business signatories collectively have revenues in excess of USD 2 trillion Bus

30、iness signatories include many of the industrys top players, including (for more details see next page): 6 of the top 10 global fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies - Nestl, Pepsico, Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, LOral, and Mars, Incorporated1 7 of the top 10 global plastic packaging produ

31、cers - Amcor, Sealed Air Corporation, ALPLA Group, Aptargroup Inc., Berry Global, RPC Group2 and Bemis2.3 5 of the top 15 global retailers - Walmart Inc., Schwarz Group, Carrefour, Target, and Ahold Delhaize4 Two of the worlds largest environmental services companies - Veolia and SUEZ 6 Investors ha

32、ve pledged a total of USD 275 million to business models, materials, technologies and other solutions that help realise the vision of the Global Commitment Business signatories by category Source: Consultancy UK, 2018 https:/www.consultancy.uk/news/18765/the-50-largest-fmcg-consumer-goods-companies-

33、in-the-world. Includes Mars based on reported revenues Merging or has merged with other top ten players. Source: Citi GPS, Global Perspectives and Solutions, Rethinking Single-Use Plastics: Responding to a Sea Change in Consumer Behavior, 2018 Source: 2 3 4 57 46 29 20 13 11 10 6 Consumer Packaged G

34、oods Companies Packaging producers Recyclers and other after ues Retail The Bio-D Company Ltd (75%); Diageo and LOccitane en provence (40%); and LOreal, M WRAP, Realising the Value of Plastics, Market Situation Report, 2007). 12 SUMMARY Key takeaways from published commitments (3/4) While industry c

35、ommitments show some progress on eliminating unnecessary and problematic plastics, and on innovating towards reuse models, much more needs to be done in these areas. While improving recycling is crucial, we cannot recycle our way out of the plastics issues we currently face. Elimination of problemat

36、ic or unnecessary plastic packaging through redesign, innovation, and new delivery models is a priority. Reuse models need to be applied where relevant, reducing the need for single-use packaging. All of this is an explicit part of the Global Commitment vision, endorsed by all 400+ signatories. Curr

37、ent industry commitments reflect some progress in these areas: Eliminate unnecessary and problematic items - 19 businesses with more than USD 550 billion in combined annual revenues have already eliminated or set concrete timelines to phase out PVC in packaging. 13 companies have made commitments to

38、 phase out single use plastic straws. 16 brands and retailers including the worlds largest fashion group (Inditex) and the worlds fourth largest retailer (Schwarz Group), have taken or are planning to take concrete measures to eliminate or significantly reduce single-use carrier bags. Some companies

39、 such as Nestl have published comprehensive plans to eliminate problematic plastics from their packaging mix. Innovate from single-use towards reuse packaging models - 50 brands and retailers will pilot or expand reuse and refill schemes. At least 10 signatories have committed to deliver reuse and r

40、efill trials through TerraCycles Loop platform. Some signatories are investing in new delivery models at scale, for example PepsiCo, which has acquired Sodastream for USD 3.2 billion. Overall, however, the ambition level on elimination and innovation towards new delivery models will have to be signi

41、ficantly raised going forward in order to make a real dent in plastic waste and pollution by 2025. 13 SUMMARY Key takeaways from published commitments (4/4) We call on signatories to continue raising their ambition levels and to move from commitments to actions at scale. The industry targets and act

42、ion plans currently in the Global Commitment already represent a significant step forward compared to the pace of change over the past decades. However, they are still far from truly matching the scale of the problem, particularly when it comes to elimination of unnecessary items and innovation from

43、 single-use towards reuse models. The ambition level of commitments will need to continue to be increased to make real strides in addressing global plastic pollution by 2025. In addition, moving from commitment to action is crucial. Many signatories have now translated or are translating their commi

44、tments into (initial) action plans and roadmaps. This is crucial. Major investments, innovations, and transformation programmes need to be started now to realise impact by 2025. In autumn this year, and annually thereafter, we will report on the progress of signatories towards meeting their commitme

45、nts. Signatories are taking concerted action. For example, the World Economic Forum has created the Global Plastic Action Partnership initiative, and Chile, France and the United Kingdom have developed national Plastic Pacts, which bring together key stakeholders, both public and private, to impleme

46、nt solutions towards a circular economy for plastics. Financial institutions with USD 4.2 trillion worth of assets under management have signed up to the Global Commitment. They can play an important role in accelerating the transition. Reaching the targets set out in the Global Commitment will requ

47、ire significant public and private investments in areas including: innovation for new business models packaging design and materials; changes to production lines; and collection and recycling infrastructure. Conversations with signatories suggest that realising the industry targets currently set out

48、 already entails a multi-billion dollar joint investment commitment. Participation of financial institutions to help finance the transition to a circular economy for plastics is therefore crucial, and we welcome the 26 financial institutions with USD 4.2 trillion worth of assets under management who

49、 have signed up to the Global Commitment, as well as 6 investors who have pledged a total of USD 275 million to business models, materials, technologies, and other solutions that help realise the vision of the Global Commitment. We call on all financial institutions and investors to join the Global Commitment and endorse the common vision, to support signatories in meeting their commitments, to encourage businesses who are not yet signatories to sign up, and to use the Global commitment as a framework to discuss with businesses ambiti