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For those of you who want to keep up with the latest numbers on #plastic #circularity #investments, check out the latest update from The Circulate Initiative's Plastic Circularity Investment Tracker with support from IFC Climate & Sustainability. Copying directly from Umesh Madhavan a few key takeaways from the latest data: 💰 𝐔𝐒$𝟏𝟗𝟎 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 recorded between 2018 and 2023 Emerging markets received only 6% of investments, despite the greater impact of plastic pollution in these economies. ♻ While investment amounts fall short of financing needs across the plastic lifecycle, 𝟖𝟐% 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, solutions such as 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 designed to reduce plastics consumption, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟒%. 🏛 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 of funding, contributing to 37% and 31% of deal value. 💡 Early-stage investment is needed to foster innovation and new business models, but 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟐% 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Plastics are a key problem when it comes to greening the planet -- and that's why investment that supports circularity is so important. A new IFC - International Finance Corporation supported report seeks to encourage climate-friendly investment by providing information that investors, policymakers, private sector companies, and others in this space can use. For example, did you know that: --Emerging markets received only 6% of investments, despite the greater impact of plastic pollution in these economies.   ---While investment amounts fall short of financing needs across the plastic lifecycle, 82% of investments are channeled to downstream solutions like recovery and recycling, while solutions such as refill and reuse, which are designed to reduce plastics consumption, received only US$ 8 billion (4%).   ---Banks and corporate investment were the top two sources of funding, contributing to 37% and 31% of deal value respectively over the period.    ---While early-stage investment is needed to foster innovation and new business models, only 2% of investments went to firms in this space in their early stages of development. Read more now! The Circulate Initiative thttps://lnkd.in/ehVWtZfK #plastics #circularity #plasticstreaty

The latest edition of the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker shows an imbalance in the flow of investment across the value chain. While 82% of global plastics investments between 2018 to 2023 went into downstream solutions like recovery and recycling, only 4% was directed towards refill and reuse models. Upstream solutions such as materials innovation and redesign, attracted just 12% of the total. Our Investment Tracker showcases the need for more funding in upstream companies pioneering reduce-and-reuse solutions. The Investment Tracker, launched with support from IFC Climate & Sustainability, provides critical data and insights for decision makers to better understand and act upon the private investment landscape for a circular economy for plastics. Learn more and access the tracker: https://lnkd.in/g-4rQNCU Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gcT4rz3T #plasticpollution #circulareconomy #plasticinvestment #datagap #plasticwaste #financing #financinggap #investment #oceanplastic #sustainability #plasticstreaty #sustainablefinance #esg

So it seems a staggering 82% of investments tackling plastic pollution are channeled to downstream solutions like recovery and recycling, while solutions such as refill and reuse, which are designed to reduce plastics consumption, received only US$ 8 billion (4%). I'd guess the figure for investment into waste avoidance and behaviour change would be negligible at a global scale, despite its proven results. In this informative report on investment into tackling plastic pollution The Circulate Initiative found investment amounts fall short of financing needs across the plastic lifecycle, with emerging markets received only 6% of investments, despite the greater impact of plastic pollution in these economies. Worth a read - https://lnkd.in/gQKEWNJg

Team Momentro have partnered with the Circulate Initiative on their #ESG efforts during the last 12 months and the latest project highlights the crucial role of ESG in driving impactful and sustainable change. In the words of Simon Sinek, "People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it." This is exactly why ESG marketing matters. It's not just about showcasing what an organisation does for the environment or society through an annual report; it's about conveying the deeper 'why' behind those actions through robust solutions. The Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker is a testament to this philosophy. With support from IFC Climate & Sustainability, this initiative is shining a spotlight on the significant yet still insufficient investment in plastics circularity. The new edition expands data coverage to 100 countries, featuring over 5,500 deals from 3,000+ companies, and captures a total deal value of US$ 190 billion over six years. At Momentro, we believe in the power of partnerships and the importance of transparent, purpose-driven marketing to inspire real change. This project is a step towards a more sustainable future, and we're proud to be part of this journey as their technology partner. #esg #sustainability 

We couldn't be happier to support The Circulate Initiative in the development of the latest edition of the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker. Data is key for making better and more proactive investment decisions. We believe this database, and the key findings report, will help all stakeholders understand emerging private sector investment trends; in turn, each stakeholder can play their part in implementing policies, designing financial products, and scaling investments across the plastics lifecycle. It's clear more focus needs to be placed on emerging markets; IFC is here to support. #circulareconomy #waste #recycling #plastics

This ties in with our post yesterday on research that showed consumers often favor recycling first over waste reduction and reuse. The Circulate Initiative report seems to partly explain why as most of the investments to reduce plastic waste is focused on solutions like recycling. The world must "unlearn" this reliance on recycling as the main solution. Recycling alone, while essential, will not solve the problem.  As #PlasticFreeJuly draws to a close, let's rethink waste and recycling. REDUCE and REUSE must always come before recycling. The research I refered to at the top of this post is from Leidy Klotz Michaela Barnett, PhD Patrick I. Hancock, Ph.D. and Shahzeen Attari, summarized here: https://lnkd.in/dgwPENfz #Sustainability #Recycling #WasteReduction #ZeroWaste

Following the launch of the latest edition of the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker, our Executive Director, Michael Sadowski, highlights the importance of understanding the investment gap as negotiators work toward a global plastics treaty. The Investment Tracker, launched with support from IFC Climate & Sustainability, provides critical data on 100 countries, 5,500+ deals and 3,000+ companies with a total deal value of US$ 190 billion from 2018-2023. It offers valuable insights for decision makers to better understand and act upon the private investment landscape for a circular economy for plastics. Learn more and access the tracker: https://lnkd.in/g-4rQNCU Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gcT4rz3T #plasticpollution #circulareconomy #plasticinvestment #datagap #plasticwaste #financing #financinggap #investment #oceanplastic #sustainability #plasticstreaty #sustainablefinance #esg

We are proud to launch a new edition of the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker with support from IFC Climate & Sustainability. The launch comes at a pivotal time as negotiations towards a global plastics treaty reach the final stage. Private and public capital flows are essential to a robust treaty and yet our data reveals that only an average of US$ 32 billion a year of private investment went to plastics circularity between 2018 and 2023, far below the one trillion dollars needed annually. This edition of the tracker expands data coverage to 100 countries, featuring 5,500+ deals from 3,000+ companies, and captures a total deal value of US$ 190 billion over a six-year period. The accompanying report features key findings aimed at financial decision-makers and new case studies on innovative investment approaches such as thematic loans and bonds, blended finance and outcomes-based financing. Learn more and access the tracker: https://lnkd.in/g-4rQNCU Read the report:  https://lnkd.in/gcT4rz3T Read the press release:  https://lnkd.in/gfh2fdNW #plasticpollution #circulareconomy #plasticinvestment #datagap #plasticwaste #financing #financinggap #investment #oceanplastic #sustainability #plasticstreaty #sustainablefinance #esg

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker developed by our mission-aligned partner, The Circulate Initiative, with support from IFC - International Finance Corporation. 📈 Providing data on 100 countries, 5,500+ deals, and 3,000+ companies, the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker is a comprehensive resource for financial decision-makers and stakeholders across the plastics value chain. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Both private and public capital are crucial to an effective and robust treaty to tackle plastics pollution. Yet, the latest data reveals that only an average of US$ 32 billion a year of private investment went to plastics circularity between 2018 and 2023, far below the one trillion dollars needed annually. 🔎 𝐆𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫: Explore the tracker ➡ https://lnkd.in/g-3fT23d Read the insights from the tracker ➡ https://lnkd.in/gCAQKAjS #plasticpollution #circulareconomy #plasticinvestment #datagap #plasticwaste #financing #financinggap #investment #oceanplastic