About the Plastic Insight Programme

Global plastic production is projected to grow by 52% by 2040, outpacing waste management capacity and placing financial strain on governments and businesses. The costs of collecting and disposing of plastic waste alone could reach US$140 billion annually by 2040. For this reason, redirecting financial flows becomes a crucial tool for tackling plastic pollution, a crisis with deep economic, social, and environmental roots. 

The private financial sector, including institutional investors and banks, is crucial in addressing this crisis. By influencing corporate behaviour and financing sustainable solutions, these actors can drive impactful change. The goal of this programme is to empower financial institutions with the knowledge and tools to assess risks and opportunities associated with plastic investments and make informed financial decisions that support plastic reduction and address the plastic crisis. 

This series consists of three 60-minute expert-led sessions with an interactive Q&A. The first session will feature recycling and chemical recycling. The second session will discuss plastic credits and the third session will deep dive into reuse/refill models.