CHICAGO, Sept. 20,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR,
ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible
packaging solutions, was represented today by David Clark, vice president Sustainability at
Amcor, at the Global Plastics Summit in Chicago. Clark presented as part of the
Keynote Panel entitled, "State of the Global Plastics Market –
Producer and Processors Perspective". The panel consisted of senior
leaders in the chemical industry who discussed their perspectives
on major issues confronting the industry, including energy
volatility and its impact on product pricing, new production
capacity and their specific plans for movement toward
circularity.
In his panel remarks, Clark noted, "Well designed packaging is
vital part of the solution to feed and keep safe a global
population and plastic plays a key role in that equation. Amcor is
proud to be partnering with producers, market influencers and
non-government organizations on how new technology in material
science can be a foundational element to a more circular economy,
helping protect the environment for future generations."
On the importance of summits of this nature, Clark noted that
"summits like these provide us with a great platform to be involved
in a new sphere of influence, focused not only on the important
role that packaging plays, but also how we as an industry can
contribute toward the introduction and evolution of a circular
economy. Collaboration and inter-industry partnership have always
driven us forward as we, collectively look for solutions to address
the challenges of today and tomorrow."
The summit also provided the opportunity for the panellists to
outline strategies and innovations being used to tackle the issues
of plastics waste and how they are building a more sustainable
future. The Global Plastics Summit is as part of the DowJones
Chemical Market event. More information on the event can be found
here.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible
packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and
personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading
companies around the world to protect their products and the people
who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains
through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons,
closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging
that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and
made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal
2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15
billion in annual sales from operations that span 220
locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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