Unlocking Sustainable Plastics in Asia PREPARED BY EURASIA GROUP OCTOBER 2021 75 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2021 Partnerships in Recycling Education As an advocate of recycling, IVL began our Recycling Education project in Thailand in 2018. In a joint effort with our institutional partners, we continue to educate people on PET’s circular and recyclable qualities, and the importance of recycling to prevent PETwastemismanagement.We conducted the following engagements with key stakeholders in 2021 to advance Recycling Education forward. For more information, please refer to pg. 155-157 of this report. Sustainability Leaders Council: A Collaboration for a Sustainable World The“Sustainability Leaders Council”by the Eurasia Group and Suntory Holdings is jointly sponsoredby IVLand the JapanBank for International Cooperation. The Council is creating a sustainability action plan for Asian governments and the private sector to help foster more resilient societies, reduce plasticwaste, create economic value and build amore sustainable world. The Council’smission is to illuminate Asia as a leading force for change within the climate and sustainability discussion. The theme for the summit was “Unlocking Sustainable Plastics in Asia”, based on a new research report which highlights the dynamic capabilities the Asian public and private sectors have to counter the mismanagement of plastic waste. The Council’s virtual summit held in October 2021 included the participation of IVL’s GCEO, Mr. Aloke Lohia, and saw global leaders from various institutions, governments, and the private sector jointly identifying urgent priorities and blueprints for an environmental sustainability action plan. Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Trash Lucky Yunus Thailand Engaged with residents in the Baan Pang and Baan Klueng communities to discuss the benefits of managing plastic and how it plays a valuable role in the circular economy. The Circular Innovation Challenge program, developed by international organizations in collaboration with IVL, is raising public awareness about the need to reduce waste in Thailand. Supported the city’s approach towards improved plastic waste management and to increase efforts to engage more municipalities in Thailand to recycle. Joined the Trash Lucky roadshow at the Asian Institute of Technology and organized a talk for students and residents in the community about recycling PET, waste-separation activities and a lucky draw. Designed recycling education materials for different educational levels with a variety of interesting topics. Partner Overview Responsible Business and Effective Governance Towards Net Zero Carbon Empowering Our People and Communities Global Performance Data GRI Standard Content Index Driving Sustainable Value Creation and Growth
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