This report underscores the pivotal role of private finance in tackling plastic pollution as global leaders prepare to finalize a UN treaty on the issue at INC-5 in Busan. It outlines a comprehensive approach to transitioning towards a circular economy for plastics, with actionable recommendations for companies, financial markets, and policymakers.

Key Findings

Corporate Accountability and Financial Integration:
Companies must disclose decision-useful data on plastic-related risks, impacts, and opportunities to empower financial markets. Transparent corporate accountability enables investors to integrate plastic pollution considerations into decision-making, driving sustainable investments and fostering circular economy innovations.

Policy Enablement for Market Transformation:
The UN treaty can catalyze systemic change by mandating corporate disclosures, supporting secondary plastics markets, and incentivizing innovation. This alignment will unlock private finance, redirecting it towards scalable solutions that mitigate plastic pollution and foster global sustainability.