In the sweltering summer heat, the sustainability departments of tens of thousands of companies are working furiously to prepare this year's Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). CDP is the world's largest carbon disclosure program, and this data serves as a crucial reference for $136 trillion in investment and $6.8 trillion in procurement, earning it high priority from all businesses. This year, CDP has included a "plastics" project for the first time. Nearly 7,000 companies in the petrochemical, food, and packaging industries have been invited to disclose their plastic production and recycling practices. The data is expected to be publicly available in September. 7,000 companies are being asked to disclose their plastics. With tightening global carbon emissions controls, excessive carbon dioxide emissions may result in carbon fees and even lawsuits, all of which are investment risks. Consequently, over 680 investment institutions worldwide, with a combined $136 trillion in assets under management, require companies to submit CDP information as a guide for investment decisions. In 2022, over 18,700 companies, representing half of the world's total market capitalization, submitted CDP questionnaires. CDP announced that it will add "plastics" disclosures this year, covering plastic polymers, durable plastics, and plastic packaging, which have the greatest environmental impact. The first wave of industries named include chemicals, clothing, food, packaging, etc. Nearly 7,000 companies were invited to disclose information on plastic production or use. Inquiries are expected to be open from September. CDP explained that plastic waste generated by 100 petrochemical companies worldwide accounts for 90% of global plastic waste; plastic packaging of food and beverages is the main source of pollution. In addition, up to 44% of plastic is used for packaging. This year's plastic disclosure is a pilot program. The CDP official website pointed out that in order to give companies time to formulate plastic reduction plans,
