The PAF provides a structured framework to account for plastic mitigation actions taken by companies, both within and beyond their value chain. It draws inspiration from the Net Zero Initiative, adapting its principles to the plastic context.
– Identify eligible mitigation actions
– Distinguish between attributional and consequential reductions
– Ensure actions are measurable, additional, and aligned with science
– Support impact accounting for compensation and credit-based interventions
The PFN proposes that the Corporate Accountability Framework under development includes three steps: Reduce, Avoid, and Manage. The steps underpin the Plastic Footprint Networks ongoing focus and efforts around the creation of an effective Plastics Treaty.
While ideal metrics may not exist for all areas of protection, the framework encourages corporate actors to set targets based on existing science, with alignment to the coming UN Treaty goals.
The PAF organizes actions into three pillars:
Each action is further categorized based on whether it occurs within or outside the company’s value chain.
The PAF module is currently in open consultation.
You can send your feedback to: contact@plasticfootprint.earth
Here’s the full PFN process:
🔹 Step 1: Measure your plastic footprint
🔹 Step 2: Set targets aligned with science
🔹 Step 3: Implement credible mitigation actions
Co-creating a vision: building blocks for developing plastic pollution target setting aligned to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution and mitigation actions led by best-in-class science.
Organizations interested in adding their voice to development of the target setting framework and/or demonstrating leadership as pilot users of the framework, are encouraged to get in touch.
All individuals and organizations that are committed to using robust science and collaboration to create solutions to the plastic pollution crisis are invited to join the Plastic Footprint Network.
The Plastic Footprint Network is convened by EA – Earth Action