We are happy to announce that our network has grown to more than 170 endorsing organisations, several of whom will be attending the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) in Nairobi from 11 to 19 November 2023. As key outcomes of the meeting we expect the INC to provide a mandate to the Chair for preparing a first draft of the Global Plastics Treaty, and to agree on a programme for intersessional work, building on proposals in our pre-INC3 submission. We stand ready to work with governments and stakeholders in this important next stage of the treaty negotiations.
November 20, 2023
We took part in the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) in Nairobi.
November 10, 2023
The journey towards developing an ambitious, effective and legally binding Global Plastics Treaty.
November 9, 2023
The third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) in Nairobi from 11 to 19 November 2023.
October 19, 2023
Explore our comprehensive assessment on the ‘Zero Draft’ for a Global Plastics Treaty
August 10, 2023
Explore our recommendations on the elements not discussed at INC-2 and potential areas for inter-sessional work
May 1, 2023
January 6, 2023
To support our joint vision and desired outcomes in the treaty negotiations, we have developed these policy recommendations for the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-2).
We welcome the ‘Zero Draft’ for a Global Plastics Treaty (UNEP/PP/INC.3/4) prepared by the INC Chair, which in our view forms a good basis to continue negotiations at INC-3 in Nairobi in November 2023.
Businesses respond to certainty.
The ‘Zero Draft’ is a comprehensive document that contains various options for potential treaty provisions that could support progress on all three global outcomes we call for in our Vision Statement: Reduction, Circulation, and Prevention alongside Remediation to achieve a circular economy for plastic and to end plastic pollution.
We believe that the final treaty must contain strong and legally-binding provisions that require national governments to implement and enforce harmonised regulations over the full life-cycle of plastics. It is encouraging to see all of our policy recommendations are, to some extent, reflected in the structure of the ‘Zero Draft’.
UN Member States have the opportunity to further strengthen the draft legal text and create alignment on the most ambitious options.
At INC-3 it is important for governments to develop a common understanding of what each option entails and strengthen binding elements. We stand ready to work with governments and stakeholders in this important next stage of the treaty negotiations.
Explore our view on the “Zero Draft”
In the two documents below we provide a comprehensive assessment along with a high-level summary for those sections in the ‘Zero Draft’ that are related to our focus areas. We have also set out where we think the INC should agree on intersessional work to be carried out.
Webinar 1, 23 October 2023
Webinar 2, 24 October 2023
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) invited both stakeholders and governments to submit written contributions to inform the third round of negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty (INC-3) which will take place in Nairobi (Kenya) from 11-19 November 2023.
The Business Coalition has summarised its recommendations on
(a) Elements not discussed at INC-2
(b) Potential areas for inter-sessional work
You can find all pre-INC3 submissions on this webpage.
We believe that legally-binding global rules and harmonized policies are critical to drive change at a global scale to end plastic pollution. We are greatly encouraged that more than 130 member states have specifically called for binding rules that will create a level playing field for all businesses. A solid foundation has been laid by the dialogue amongst governments during the negotiations this week in Paris, and we hope to see this taken forward through the development of an initial “zero draft” of the treaty before the next round of negotiations in Nairobi in November.
Leading businesses recognise that ambitious goals and aspirations to end plastic pollution in a treaty have little value on their own, and hope that the zero draft will contain clear policy measures that help us get there. We have a rare and real opportunity to make a positive change to our world by reassessing how we make, use, and think about plastic, and are committed to supporting the process in the best way we can.
To support our joint vision and desired outcomes in the treaty negotiations, we have developed these policy recommendations for the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-2).
This document builds on our submission of 6th January 2023 to the INC, and further details our positions on key elements that the Business Coalition would like to bring to the attention of governmental delegations attending INC2, including our assessment of how these have been reflected in the ‘options paper’ prepared by the INC secretariat (UNEP/PP/INC.2/4) mentioned above.
This document was developed in close collaboration with a Policy Working Group co-chaired by business representatives, and through an extensive consultation with the Members of the Coalition.
On 21st September 2022 we announced the plans to form the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty at the 77th UN General Assembly in New York.
This video features key moments from the launch event, highlighting representatives from businesses and NGOs from across the plastics value chain who call for and support the development of an ambitious and effective global treaty.
This document offers a snapshot of who the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty is and what it stands for, giving an overview of its vision, objectives, and structure.
September 21, 2022 - New York, NY
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