A Discussion With Procter & Gamble’s Chief Sustainability Officer: How Global Corporations Are Evolving Their Roles To Help Solve The Plastic Waste Crisis

Global corporates are playing a vital role in the development and scaling of the circular economy. In the fight to curb plastic pollution and advance circular packaging, corporates are stepping up to drive action to innovate new ways to combat waste and to evolve their roles so they can do more.

Procter & Gamble
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is one such global corporate that has consistently taken a leadership role in its efforts to address the plastic waste crisis, including playing a foundational role as founding investor of the Circulate Capital Ocean Fund. My respect and partnership with Procter & Gamble actually goes back to my days at Walmart
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, where I witnessed their dedication to sustainability firsthand. With global sales stretching to more than 180 countries and territories, P&G offers everyday products that are used by more than 5 billion people each year. To say that they are an important player with a tremendous opportunity for impact would be an understatement.