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Our presence at INC-3

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November 9, 2023

Ahead of the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3), taking place in Nairobi, Kenya between 11 - 19 November 2023, we have published a comprehensive assessment and a high-level summary on the sections in the ‘Zero Draft’ related to our focus areas:  

  • Chemicals and polymers of concern (Part II.2 and Annex A)
  • Problematic and avoidable plastic products (Part II.3 and Annex B)
  • Reuse options and new delivery models (part II.5.b + Annex C)
  • Product design and recycling systems (Part II.5.a + Annex C) 
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (Part II.7 + Annex D)
  • Waste management (Part II.9.a + Annex F) 

We have also provided additional comments on other sections in the ‘Zero Draft’ with relevance to the Business Coalition’s policy recommendations for a Global Plastics Treaty - see the detailed assessment here.

Our key messages for INC-3 and our view on the Zero Draft are the basis for our engagement with both government and observer delegations in Nairobi. The ‘Zero Draft’ published a few weeks ago represents a good basis for negotiations – based on the discussions at INC-3 we need to give a clear mandate to the new Chair for preparing a first draft. In addition, we need the INC to agree on a programme for intersessional work to ensure momentum is maintained. 

While a larger number of endorsing organisations are present in Nairobi, the following representatives from companies that are part of our Policy Working Group will be acting as spokespeople for the Business Coalition during INC-3:

Ahead of the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3), taking place in Nairobi, Kenya between 11 - 19 November 2023, we have published a comprehensive assessment and a high-level summary on the sections in the ‘Zero Draft’ related to our focus areas:  

  • Chemicals and polymers of concern (Part II.2 and Annex A)
  • Problematic and avoidable plastic products (Part II.3 and Annex B)
  • Reuse options and new delivery models (part II.5.b + Annex C)
  • Product design and recycling systems (Part II.5.a + Annex C) 
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (Part II.7 + Annex D)
  • Waste management (Part II.9.a + Annex F) 

We have also provided additional comments on other sections in the ‘Zero Draft’ with relevance to the Business Coalition’s policy recommendations for a Global Plastics Treaty - see the detailed assessment here.

Our key messages for INC-3 and our view on the Zero Draft are the basis for our engagement with both government and observer delegations in Nairobi. The ‘Zero Draft’ published a few weeks ago represents a good basis for negotiations – based on the discussions at INC-3 we need to give a clear mandate to the new Chair for preparing a first draft. In addition, we need the INC to agree on a programme for intersessional work to ensure momentum is maintained. 

While a larger number of endorsing organisations are present in Nairobi, the following representatives from companies that are part of our Policy Working Group will be acting as spokespeople for the Business Coalition during INC-3: