Plastic pollution treaty: business roundtable statement

"On 6 November 2024, Defra held a roundtable ahead of the fifth session of negotiations to agree a global plastic pollution treaty (INC-5). It was co-chaired by Secretary of State, Steve Reed, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, bringing together businesses from across the plastic value chain."

The roundtable aimed to consider key elements for the treaty text, focusing on global rules and financing needed to address plastic pollution. Businesses participating in the roundtable have signed an accompanying statement calling for an ambitious and effective treaty.

"Key participants of this roundtable include Circulate Capital, Danone, Fidelity International, ING Legal and General Investment Management, Mars, Nestlé, SC Johnson, Tesco, Unilever, and Waitrose."

The non-private sector organisation listed below have endorsed the statement: WRAP.