World Benchmarking Alliance+NAT.B12.EA Plastic Use and Waste Reduction Qualitative Evidence+methodology

WBA analysed all publicly available group-level disclosure in English on the applicable group website, which was predominantly annual reports and sustainability reports. Draft assessments were then sent to each company inviting them to provide feedback. This feedback could include additional publicly available group disclosure published. These were then reviewed and finalised. Final assessments were then shared with each company before being published online.

For this metric the focus is on the most relevant part of the company's material chain. For producers, it should relate to their own products. Examples include commitments, policies, or activities. Compostable plastics can be accepted, but recyclable, biodegradable, and bioplastics do not count. Recycling, volunteering, or partnership activities do not count.