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GPP releases global framework measurement system for sustainability

Fifty-two indicators, encompassing the environmental, economic, and social pillars of sustainability, are identified and defined, along with supporting metrics.

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A new report, “A Global Language for Packaging and Sustainability,” summarizes the output to date of the The Global Packaging Project and lays out the objectives and plans for the next phase of the project. Thus far, GPP, part of the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainability Pillar, has developed a common framework and measurement system related to sustainability and packaging, created to help trading partners make better, more informed decisions.

Says Paul Polman, Unilever CEO and The Consumer Goods Forum board co‐sponsor for sustainability, “Our industry has a responsibility to review the packaging it uses and to ensure that any negative impact arising from its production or disposal is minimized. Packaging spans the entire value chain and is a shared responsibility for all trading partners. To be able to address this responsibility effectively, trading partners need to have a common way of talking about packaging and sustainability. This project delivers that language and will enable more informed dialogue.”

According to the report, “The more unified approach of a packaging and sustainability measurement system will not only enable organizations to work together more effectively but also allow them to realize new opportunities and manage risks.”

Among the benefits cited by GPP that will result from industry adoption of a common framework are:

• Cost reduction

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