Springing ahead: Kicking off new projects and automotive plastics pilot dismantling
This month at the Global Impact Coalition we are kicking off five new projects, advancing two others toward spin-off, and launching vehicle dismantling for our Automotive Plastics Circularity pilot.
On April 28–29, members from the eight companies involved in the pilot gathered in northern Netherlands to begin the critical first step: dismantling end-of-life vehicles in a completely new way to collect plastic parts.
Meanwhile our members are organizing teams to drive progress in a number of new working groups. Here are a few of the new projects we're kicking off:
100% Circular Waste Streams: Mapping waste streams and recycling technologies, and prioritizing promising value chains (e.g., MSW) to assess, optimize, and pilot circular solutions.
New Sustainable Biomass Sources: Identifying new sources of sustainable biomass and evaluating conversion methods through an as-is study, with the aim to define concrete value chain projects in collaboration with partners.
PFAS Remediation & Destruction: Assessing current technologies and start-ups to find effective ways to retain or destroy sub-C8 PFAS at low concentrations in process water, then pilot promising solutions at member sites.
Stay tuned for more updates as our working groups gain momentum and we continue to drive cross-sector collaboration forward!
Stronger Together: Strategy and Trust-Building at the GIC Executive Offsite
Earlier this month, we held our annual GIC Executive Committee team-building and strategy planning offsite in the Jura and at the World Economic Forum headquarters in Geneva. Leaders from our member companies took time away from their day-to-day environments to explore, reflect, and connect. These moments are crucial for deepening trust, strengthening alignment, and energizing our shared mission. Together, we mapped out priorities for the coming year—aligning on future projects, identifying new opportunities, and defining critical enablers to accelerate tangible progress toward net zero and circularity.
Who's Who: Meet 2 new GIC ExCom Members
Sunghee Son
from LG Chem
"I'm really excited to be part of the Global Impact Coalition, working collaboratively on actionable projects to advance sustainability and circularity across the chemical value chain. It's inspiring to see so many companies working together to solve these very important issues -- like recycling automotive plastics."
“We cannot create a better future alone. We need strong partnerships along the value chain—from feedstock sourcing to end consumers. The role of the chemical sector is changing, and new opportunities, like synthetic fuels, are ‘chemicals’ in the end. Given the challenges we face, this kind of collaboration is essential."
We are proud to join the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein as part of our commitment to operating responsibly. We are committed to act in alignment with the Ten Principles, take actions to support society and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and report to the UN Global Compact annually on our ongoing efforts. With this announcement, the GIC is proud to join thousands of other companies globally, including all our members, committed to taking responsible business action to create the world we all want.
Stay Informed: GIC in the News
Read on: World Economic Forum Stories article
Over 800,000 metric tons of plastic from end-of-life vehicles in Europe end up in landfills or incinerators each year. However, despite the automotive industry’s sustainability commitments, less than 20% of these plastics are recycled. The Global Impact Coalition's Automotive Plastics Circularity project is working on recycling ELV plastics more efficiently.
Read on: Renewable Watch article on Chemical Industry Collective Action
The chemical industry is a cornerstone of the global economy, supplying essential materials and technologies that form the backbone of over 95% of manufactured goods. However, it is also a major contributor to environmental challenges ... To drive meaningful change and lead the transition toward sustainability, collaboration among industry leaders is key going forward.
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