The World Economic Forum is ideally placed to facilitate standardisation dialogues across countries which is a key barrier in EPR systems which in turn are crucial to the future of recycling.
When it comes to EPR, this is vital because companies like Coca-Cola and Unilever aren’t waiting for the UN to tell them what to do but they do show up to Davos with talking points and open chequebooks. Uniquely, the WEF can push for harmonised reporting for EPR compliance and help develop private-sector ready digital traceability systems.Through platforms like Scale360° and Circulars Accelerator, the WEF already supports startups and pilot projects in circular economy innovation which includes packaging, e-waste, textiles, and a whole lot more.
Scale360° in particular brings together stakeholders from various sectors to assess local challenges and design interventions that stimulate circular economy innovation within cities, countries, and regions.
By promoting cross-border EPR pilots, the WEF can test how multinational brands could report, fund, and adapt under different EPR regimes.
Whilst I'm sure most corporate executives don’t read DEFRA reports with a cup of tea, if the WEF frames EPR as a strategy, a consumer loyalty tool, or a license-to-operate issue, suddenly ears perk up in the C-suite. More like this (WEF) - link - more like this (EPR) - link
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