Anke Boykin PepsiCo engages at global and local levels to send a clear message that business needs meaningful , consistent , global rules . We want to contribute our expertise , share our knowledge and constructively support the negotiation process to help negotiators in their effort to develop this agreement within an incredibly tight timeline .

We are members of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty where , based on a shared vision for a circular economy , we develop policy recommendations to engage with policy makers on the benefits of and necessity for an effective treaty . One of our priorities for a final treaty is the inclusion of common definitions and principles for countries to implement well-designed EPR programmes .

Funded and managed by the companies that produce packaged goods through Producer Responsibility Organizations ( PROs ), good EPR programmes adhere to common principles and are designed to meet local needs . Such well-designed EPR can support local waste management practices by making recycling an easier part of everyday life and improving recycling systems to help reduce plastic pollution .

We know from experience the positive impact that well-designed EPR programmes can have on supporting recycling rates through dedicated and ongoing funding for the collection and recycling of consumer packaging . Through the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty , we continue to offer our expertise and perspective to governments to help enact aligned and effective EPR principles .

PepsiCo has invested millions to develop more sustainable packaging and advance circular solutions . This includes investments to drive innovations of packaging design , more sustainable materials or new business models . For example , introducing paper packaging for Quaker porridge pots in the UK or incorporating more recycled content , rPET , in our beverage bottles . We also engage in multistakeholder collaborations to improve waste management , recycling and reuse systems , investing in voluntary collection , sortation and recycling pilots around the globe . A treaty that provides clearly defined rules for how plastic packaging is designed , used and handled after use can help focus and scale these types of investments , allow for better alignment between business and government and help build a more circular economy for plastic packaging .

74 January 2025