Voluntary responsibility deals leading to better outcomes. Andy Dawe Head of Food and Drink WRAP

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1 Voluntary responsibility deals leading to better outcomes Andy Dawe Head of Food and Drink WRAP

2 Contents Introduction to WRAP Voluntary responsibility deals Evolution of Courtauld Concluding remarks

3 ABOUT WRAP WRAP s vision is a world without waste, where resources are used sustainably. We help businesses, individuals and communities reap the benefits of reducing waste, developing sustainable products and using resources in an efficient way.

4 How circular is the UK economy?

5 Successful Partnerships Courtauld Commitment 1 Prevented 1.2 million tonnes from landfill Federation House Commitment In two years signatories achieved a 5.6% reduction in water use Construction Commitment On track to reduce waste to landfill by 3 million tonnes per year Home Improvement Sector Commitment Ahead of schedule in halving waste to landfill and cutting product damage Carrier bags Reduced carrier bag use by 50%

6 Voluntary responsibility deals in the review of waste strategy in England Waste management sector quality Paper sector direct mail and wider Clothing sector textile recycling LAs waste and recycling services

7 Voluntary responsibility deals in the review of waste strategy in England (2) Hospitality sector food and packaging waste Packaging sector recycled content, design for recyclability, collection (metals and plastics) Food sector waste reduction

8 How does WRAP implement voluntary agreements? Strategic Commitment Measurement & reporting: t, C, impacts Business Engagement Set targets; embed in policy; set procurement requirements WRAP Tools and resources Action by business Implementation STAGE 1 commitment STAGE 2 embed STAGE 3 implement STAGE 4 measure & report

9 The targets: what are the ground rules? WRAP hold the targets signatories help us to deliver them. Sector target and not for individual businesses All targets are absolute (consistent with Government targets). WRAP s responsibility to ensure that the collective actions of all signatories are sufficient for the targets to be delivered Consistent with UK / EU policy

10 The Courtauld Commitment

11 Idea for the voluntary agreement came from a dinner at the Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House in 2005 hence the agreement was christened the Courtauld Commitment.

12 Objectives of the commitment: Commit to working with WRAP to achieve its objective of: To design out packaging waste growth by 2008 To deliver absolute reductions in packaging weight by March 2010 To identify ways to tackle the problem of food waste Modified to: help reduce the amount of food the nation's householders throw away by 155,000 tonnes/y by 2010, against a 2008 baseline

13 Impact of Courtauld Commitment Mt of waste reduced 3.3 Mt CO 2 reductions Value of avoided food waste: 1.5 billion Savings from reduced packaging: 300 million

14 GlassRite Wine Project

15 GlassRite Wine: bulk importation Bulk importation increased by 190 million bottles 44,000 tonnes of glass diverted from landfill

16 Aluminium cans Lightweighted by 5% Around 6.5 billion cans distributed across Europe Reduction saving around 90,000t of CO 2 (e) Modified can design and reduced the gauge of the can body and end No compromise on packaging quality Research: WRAP, CCE and Beverage Can Makers Europe.

17 Plastic Bottles Shift to concentrates detergents and squashes Many lines lightweighted Increased use of recycled content rpet rhdpe

18 Household food waste - how much? 8.3 Mt total, 5.3 Mt could have been eaten Worth > 12 billion/y (2008 prices) 480/y for the average household 20 Mt/y of CO 2 e; Same emissions as from 25% of cars on UK roads

19 Helping consumers: Buy the right amount -Pack size range and availability - Promotions - In-store guidance Keep what is bought at its best -Maximum shelf life - Packaging design - Clear storage guidance - In-home tools Use what is bought - Consistent, simple use of dates - Portioning advice and tools -Tips and recipes

20 Changing the retail environment

21 The Courtauld Commitment Phases Courtauld (2006 baseline) Targets: Primary packaging (t): - Design out growth - Absolute reductions Household food waste reduction (t / tco 2 e / ) Courtauld (2009 baseline) Targets: All packaging (t / tco 2 e): Household food and drink waste reduction (t / tco 2 e / ) Supply chain product loss Reduction (t / tco 2 e) Possible Courtauld ?? (2012 baseline) Aspiration to improve the environmental performance of grocery and home improvement products (inc associated packaging systems) Tonnes Tonnes & Carbon Environmental impacts Home Improvement Sector Commitment / Federation House Commitment

22 Courtauld Commitment 2 Targets : summary 3 Targets, 3 years ( ): Packaging Target Reduce carbon impact of packaging by 10% Household Food & Drink Waste Target To reduce household food and drink wastes by 4% Supply Chain Product Waste Target To reduce traditional grocery product waste in the grocery supply chain by 5%

23 Courtauld Commitment Phase 2 Signatories

24 Government Support Lord Henley - Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State - Defra The Courtauld Commitment is a great example of Government and some of Britain s leading companies working together to optimise packaging and reduce food waste. I m delighted to see these new signatories joining those taking up the challenge of Phase 2 of the Commitment. I would encourage all retailers and manufacturers to think about and act to reduce waste.

25 Unilever working with Tesco to promote aerosol recycling

26 Improving recycling infrastructure: Biffa polymers plant

27 Storage Guidance

28 Product Research Forum

29 Why focus on product impacts? (1) On average for every tonne of product we produce we use 10t of fuel and materials, rising to 100t if we include water Only 2% of products exist in the economy after 6 months The UNEP has estimated that the household consumption over the lifecycle of products and services accounts for 60% of all of the impacts of consumption There has been a 50% increase in the extraction of basic materials from the environment in last 30 years and a further 40% increase in extraction is forecast in next 20 years Sources: The Mass Balance Movement: the definitive reference for resource flows within the UK environmental economy. (Biffaward 2006). Available at: and Assessing the environmental impacts of consumption and production: priority products and materials (UNEP 2010) ISBN : Friends of the Earth Europe, Friends of the Earth Austria and SERI (2009) Overconsumption Our use of the world s natural resources. Available at:

30 Why focus on product impacts? (2) Global population rising from 6.4 to 9.3bn people by 2050 and 10.1 billion people by 2100 The World Bank is predicting a 400% increase in global GDP in the next 30 years with the UNEP estimating an 80% increase in GHG emissions for every doubling of GDP One third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted (1.3bn tonnes a year). This equates to estimated per capita food losses in Europe and North America of kg per year; compared to 6 11kg per year in Sub-Saharan Africa Sources: UN Population Bureau::World Bank economic forecast 2010; UN FAO Global Food Losses and Food Waste Extent, Causes and Prevention (May, 2011).

31 The Product Research Forum A collaborative forum for those interested in quantifying, communicating and reducing product-related environmental impacts A platform for strategic discussions between business and government on product-related environmental issues An opportunity to learn, build capacity and share experiences An opportunity to grow corporate or industry programmes A way of exploring the content of future voluntary agreements

32 The forum s vision Our vision is that everyday products are designed resource efficiently, to minimise environmental impact and maximise the environmental benefits across the product lifecycle and take into account resource availability. This will support more sustainable lifestyles by encouraging sustainable consumption and production. Product Research Forum: Vision Statement We anticipate that this vision will be achieved by mitigating biodiversity impacts, eliminating waste, optimising water and resource use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

33 Scope Products we are taking forward Traditional Grocery & Home Improvement (Over 230 product groups) Potential application to other sectors Textiles, Hospitality, Electrical and Electronic Products & Toys Sectors

34 Forum structure and activities A Agree, multi-stakeholder prioritise forum and co-ordinate that meets on the a quarterly forum basis work programme Responsible overall programme management and prioritisation, including research Agree forum data governance and management arrangements Establishes working groups as required Tackles Liaise with cross-cutting similar issues local, and national conflictsand international initiatives Agrees data governance arrangements for the forum Overall responsible for strategic direction and ratification of documents and outputs Steering Group Develop metrics and indicators framework Develop quantification methodology Oversee impact data and hotspots research Methodology WG Develop Product Category Guidance Use hotspots analysis to prioritise work Apply multi-metric approach Supplementary Guidance WG Knowledge management and capacity building Communication of forum outputs including best practice Communications WG Bi-annual plenary meetings and annual conference

35 Conclusion

36 Conclusions Voluntary agreements have proved to be a successful way of delivering policy while saving money Win win approach is essential Partnership is key to delivering change

37 Thank you