The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) forum, founded by former US President Bill Clinton, launched the Plastic Disclosure Project (PDP) in September 2010 in response to the environmental problems caused by plastic waste in the ocean. The PDP aims to establish a global prevention mechanism to encourage companies to reduce plastic packaging at the source. Once companies begin to re-examine the plastics they use, they can reduce the amount of plastic waste generated in the future and limit plastic from entering the ocean.
At the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual meeting held in New York on September 20th this year, exemplary questions for the Plastics Disclosure Project (PDP) were announced, categorized into four main areas: Management, Risk and Opportunity, Strategy and Operations, and Communication. The purpose of the Plastics Disclosure Project is to establish benchmarks and, through reporting, make companies transparent about the plastics they use, enabling them to reduce waste and focus on design, plastic types, and recycling.
1、Governance管理
◆ Where and who is responsible for plastic issues within your company?
◆ Are there incentives for reducing plastic use within your company?
2、風險與機會Risks and opportunities
◆ What regulations and laws concerning plastics are you aware of and comply with?
◆ Has reducing plastic use affected your business operations? If so, what are the impacts?
◆ What different opportunities does reducing or replacing plastics bring to your company?
◆ To what extent can your company further extend the concept of recycling to its products and operations? If so, please provide examples.
3、策略與營運Strategy & Operation
◆ In which part of your business operations do you consume the most plastic, and approximately what percentage?
◆ What percentage (%) of the plastic used in your workplaces and supply chain is recycled?
◆ Please describe any internal or external goals in your company's business strategy related to reducing plastic use?
◆ Do you have any plans or goals for reducing plastic use (or increasing recycled materials)?
◆ Do you have plastic sourcing guidelines?
◆ If you use non-biodegradable plastics, do you have alternatives and/or effective plastic recycling policies?
◆ Have you engaged with decision-makers or third parties regarding plastic use?
4、交流Communications
◆ Does your company have any public communications or announcements regarding the use of plastics?
◆ Do you believe that the use of plastic materials has any significant positive or news-related impact on your company?
Sources: Plastic Disclosure Project (2011-09-20)
