Biodiversity > Emissions from plastics set to more than double by 2060, report warns

Emissions from plastics set to more than double by 2060, report warns

Published 09:00 on July 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:26 on July 9, 2024  / /  Biodiversity, EMEA, EU ETS, Voluntary

Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from plastics will more than double by 2060 under a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, with fossil fuel-based production continuing to dominate, according to a statement by 70 financial institutions calling on petrochemical companies to transition to more sustainable alternatives.
Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from plastics will more than double by 2060 under a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, with fossil fuel-based production continuing to dominate, according to a statement by 70 financial institutions calling on petrochemical companies to transition to more sustainable alternatives.


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