VinylPlus, a voluntary commitment to sustainability scheme for the European PVC industry, plans to launch its next and more ambitious 10-year focus at a hybrid event on 17 June. The VinylPlus Sustainability Forum (#VSF2021), themed #TOWARDS2030, will be hosted live in Brussels, Belgium, with an online audience.
Open to attendees from anywhere in the world, #VSF2021 will feature expert speakers, as well as question and answer sessions. The event aims to celebrate the achievements of VinylPlus over the last ten years, and reflect on progress made by the PVC industry in the areas of sustainability, product stewardship, recycling, stakeholder engagement and transparency. Topics for discussion will focus on future plans for fully embracing the EU’s circular economy and European Green Deal ambitions, as well as how the PVC industry can unite to achieve the strategy.
Brigitte Dero, managing director for VinylPlus, said: “Looking back at our steady progress over the past 20 years, the European PVC value chain continues to be an exemplary and pioneering industry in driving the move towards the circular economy and a more sustainable society. Thanks to clearly defined objectives, targets and deadlines, and the efforts and passionate commitment of the entire PVC industry, we will celebrate the achievements of the last decade at #VSF2021.”
Also at the hybrid event, the annual VinylPlus Product Label Awards Ceremony will take place, recognising companies that deliver the highest sustainability performance. Concluding the event will be a signatory ceremony and official launch of the VinylPlus 2030 Commitment.
Brigitte Dero, added: “As a united industry leader in sustainability, we look forward to closing the current VinylPlus commitment and embarking on a stimulating and ambitious new commitment together.” To celebrate the launch of the VinylPlus 2030 Commitment, #VSF2021 #TOWARDS2030 will be free of charge. Register online here.
