Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty

We are 300+ businesses, financial institutions and NGOs, convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WWF, making the case for an ambitious and legally binding UN treaty to end plastic pollution.

The treaty is one of the most effective ways to unlock private investment, scale reuse and recycling, and create stable, future-proof jobs.

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The most effective way to tackle plastic pollution and deliver economic, environmental, and social value at both global and national levels is a strong UN Global Plastics Treaty, with a harmonised approach and common obligations on phase-outs, product design, and extended producer responsibility.

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We need a global plastics treaty based on harmonised regulations more than ever

February 2, 2026

Harmonised regulations across the entire value chain can further mobilise investment, scale solutions, and spark innovation.

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The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty calls for the adoption of harmonised regulations to end plastic pollution at INC 5.2

June 25, 2025

We remain steadfast in our belief that a treaty with harmonised regulations is the most effective way to pursue a lasting impact on plastic pollution while delivering economic, environmental and social value.

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The economic rationale for a Global Plastics Treaty underpinned by mandatory and harmonised regulation

June 5, 2025

As the Global Plastic Treaty negotiations enter a critical phase at the next Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting (INC 5.2) this August, the role of harmonised global regulations versus voluntary national approaches is at the core of the debate on this agreement.

+300 organisations have already endorsed our vision statement.