UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform’s Post

At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners , sustainability is not just a goal—it’s the foundation of everything we do, embedded *throughout our value chain*. Our unwavering commitment to creating a circular economy is reflected in a series of impactful initiatives across the value chain: ✅ Sustainable design in our products to minimize waste from the start ✅ An integrated waste management of our production processes ✅ A joint venture with Dynapack Asia to establish Amandina Bumi Nusantara, a food grade, recycling PET facility that enables a *bottle-to-bottle, closed loop, circular economy practice ✅ Establishment of Mahija Parahita Nusantara, a non-profit foundation that embed a just and inclusive transition for the informal sector of waste management as ways to implement responsible collection ✅ Partnerships with multi-stakeholders to enable each partner to play their role effectively and drive value creation. ✅ Community empowerment through waste banks, delivering environmental, social and economy benefits ✅ Collaborations with universities, such as the Waste Track Project, to advance innovation and research in sustainability. ✅ Partnerships with local leaders and communities to create awareness, drive behavior change, and transform waste into valuable resources. These efforts go far beyond compliance—they are about leading by example, demonstrating what it means to truly #WalkTheTalk, and fostering meaningful partnerships that create systemic change. Our collaboration with Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) and other stakeholders underscores our belief in the power of multistakeholder platforms to drive significant progress. As we take the stage at this networking session, we aim to inspire meaningful conversations, drive actionable outcomes, and collectively build a sustainable, circular future in alignment with the ambitions of the Global Plastic Treaty. Let’s turn ambition into action and create lasting impact together. Diaz Hendropriyono Clemence Schmid Reo Kawamura Angelin Sumendap Eliza Northrop Roger Joseph (Rocky) Guzman #CircularEconomy #GlobalPlasticTreaty #INC5 #Sustainability #WasteManagement #Recycling #Partnerships #Innovation #ImpactfulChange #PlasticAction #WalkTheTalk

Plastic waste is transboundary. I remember seeing plastic label in Indonesia’s beaches which language I did not understand. It shows that plastic waste could flow from and to anywhere. It is not a problem for solely one country. If you are in Busan for the INC-5, I’ll be moderating this session tomorrow on the Readiness of Southeast Asian Region for the Plastic Treaty. Join us as we’re discussing the challenges, yet opportunties to find solutions - including building a robust plastic data, financing, capacity building and technology to tackle these challenges together as a region. #INC5 #StopPlasticPollution #UNPlasticTreaty #SoutheastAsia

ESG Negotiation --- To negotiate literally means there are challenging impediments that inherently obstruct the nature to take its own course. Plastic menace is an #esg headache due to its many risks to users and environment. Plastic waste in the form of microplastics and nanoplastics cause far-reaching health hazards. Cost of not making end-of-life plastic a circular economy candidate saves money for plastic manufacturers and feedstock suppliers. Cascading the expense for recovery or reuse down to users or consumers are economic disaster that will be costly at the downstream end. While still upstream, if plastic trades factor in afteruse salvaging using their expertise, it will be cheaper to tackle the widespread #esg problems in the human body or at the high sea to endanger marine eternity. Malaysian Association of Public Advocacy for Nature (MAPAN) https://linktr.ee/esgmapan #environmentalsocialandgovernance

🤓 I will be moderating an exciting session in Busan, focusing on the upcoming global plastic treaty and Indonesia's preparations for its implementation. Let me know if you are interested in joining the event—I am looking forward to a fruitful discussion! Also, I will be in Busan from 24 November to 1 December. If you are there too, I would love to catch up and dive deeper into the details of the global plastic treaty. Please let me know! #globalplastictreaty #INC5 #TrailtoBusan

On behalf of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Malaysia, I am honoured to extend to you a cordial invitation to participate in the upcoming "ICC Asia Regional Dialogue: Integrating the Voice of MSMEs for an Effective Global Plastics Treaty." This important online event is scheduled for March 27, 2024, from 14h00 to 15h30 Malaysian Time (MYT), and promises to be a pivotal platform for discussing the future of global environmental governance concerning plastics.   The registration link is as follows: https://lnkd.in/g-iYdntt   Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) constitute 90% of businesses worldwide and are pivotal in the enactment of international agreements. The dialogue aims to harness the unique insights and innovative solutions that MSMEs can offer towards shaping a practical and impactful global plastics treaty. Your participation would significantly enrich the conversation, providing invaluable perspectives on how businesses can contribute to and thrive in a sustainable future.   During the session, we will explore various critical themes, including:   Identifying potential opportunities and challenges for the treaty's effective implementation. Balancing mandatory rules/control measures with voluntary approaches. Strategies for reductions, bans, phase-outs, and embracing circular economy models. Supporting a just transition through finance, capacity building, infrastructure, and knowledge sharing.   We would greatly appreciate your reflections on these discussions or any questions you might have for our panellists. Additionally, if there are any topics or questions you believe would enhance the dialogue, we welcome your suggestions.   This event is not only an opportunity for us to learn from each other but also a chance to collectively prepare for the upcoming INC-4 meeting in Ottawa, ensuring that the voice of MSMEs is heard loud and clear.   Please consider this invitation as extended to your esteemed team members as well. We believe that their contributions would be equally valuable and we encourage you to share this invitation with them and within your professional network.

#BreakFreeFromPlasticFriday The Global Plastics Treaty: The INC5 -Road to Busan In this article for the Diplomat, Rahyang Nusantara, Deputy Director of DietPlastik Indonesia and Co-coordinator of Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia (AZWI), shares how innovative Reuse solutions can tackle sachets and single-use plastics (SUP) pollution across Asia. Find out how Asian countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand are leading with impactful refill station regulations. Meanwhile, the Asia Reuse Consortium is rallying stakeholders to advance reuse practices - helping pave the way towards a plastic-free future. See the full story to understand how local actions are contributing to global change! Read the full article here: https://rb.gy/2d9tqu Know more about the Global Plastics Treaty INC 5: https://bitly.cx/D2VG #GoForZeroWaste #BreakFreeFromPlastic #BurnNot #ZeroWasteIsEasierTogether #ZeroWasteIsForEveryone #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC5 #RoadToBusan #LessPlasticMoreLife

Why trade matters in the plastic-pollution treaty negotiation? 🌎🛍️ What do World Trade Organization discussions on dolphin-safe tuna and palm oil in renewable energy have in common? They reveal the powerful link between trade and environmental action.  This connection is critical as the world works toward a treaty to end #plasticpollution by 2040. Without urgent action, mismanaged plastic could increase by 50%, warns UN Environment Programme 🚨 This week, the fifth and final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meets to shape this treaty, aiming to deliver on its March 2022 resolution to change how the world deals with plastic – from production to disposal 🗑️♻️ In our latest article, TD Satish and Ieva Baršauskaitė outline how trade can drive solutions to the plastics crisis, addressing supply and demand controls, innovation, and sustainable product design.    Here’s why sustainable trade is essential:  🔹 Supports responsible production and consumption practices 🔃  🔹 Restricts harmful plastics and chemicals ⚠️  🔹 Creates larger markets for more sustainable products 🌱 Aligning public financial flows, reforming subsidies, and ensuring consistency with WTO rules will ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive global practices - bringing us closer to the 2040 goal.  🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYi5XwDJ  ➡️ INC-5 takes place in Busan, South Korea from 25 November to 1 December. Be sure to catch our experts there, including Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, Ieva Baršauskaitė, and Emily Kroft. 

Why trade matters in the plastic-pollution treaty negotiation? 🌎🛍️ This week, the fifth and final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meets to shape this treaty, aiming to deliver on its March 2022 resolution to change how the world deals with plastic – from production to disposal 🗑️♻️ Ieva Baršauskaitė and I outline how trade can drive solutions to the plastics crisis, addressing supply and demand controls, innovation, and sustainable product design. Here’s why sustainable trade is essential: 🔹 Supports responsible production and consumption practices 🔃 🔹 Restricts harmful plastics and chemicals ⚠️ 🔹 Creates larger markets for more sustainable products 🌱 Aligning public financial flows, reforming subsidies, and ensuring consistency with WTO rules will ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive global practices - bringing us closer to the 2040 goal. International Institute for Sustainable Development

📅 Indonesia NPAP, World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia, ERIA ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), UNSW, and Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP), in collaboration with Sirsak and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Indonesia, are hosting a discussion panel to exchange perspective, knowledge, and insight on how the plastic treaty's implication towards the Southeast Asian Countries. The session will also explore practices and collaboration to enhance each country's ambition and readiness to implement the treaty once it is ratified.  🎤 The session will be moderated by: - Angeline Callista, Co-Founder and CEO of Sirsak   🎤 The session will feature experts and speakers from: - Clemence Schmid, Global Plastic Action Partnership Director, World Economic Forum - H.E. Diaz Hendropriyono, Vice Minister of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia* - Reo Kawamura, Director of RKCMPD ERIA - Eliza Northrop, Director of the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform - Roger Joseph (Rocky) Guzman, International Governance, Legal and Policy Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Lucia Karina, Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia - Rofi Alhanif, Deputy Assistant of Circular Economy and Environmental Impact, Coordinating Ministry of Food Affairs 🌐 Participants will have a chance to dive deep into the key treaty obligations, the role of data, opportunities presented by the treaty, and industries' roles and relations with Southeast Asian countries. ⚠️ Invitation only ⚠️ If you are interested in learning more about the event, please feel free to reach out to Indonesia@globalplasticaction.org. *To be confirmed Click here to explore our events: https://bit.ly/INC5NPAPWRI #IndonesaNPAP #NPAP #globalplastictreaty #INC-5 #INC #TrailtoBusan

📢 How can data and collaboration enhance each a country's ambition and readiness to implement the #GlobalPlasticTreaty once it is ratified? Event from Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia, ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP), UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform at #INC5 to the global plastic treaty next week ⬇️⬇️⬇️