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Waste

Global waste generation is expected to increase by around two-thirds by mid-century without urgent action , while only a small fraction is currently recycled or recovered. Landfills are reaching capacity and waste management costs are rising worldwide. In our core markets, we face growing and tightening regulations, infrastructure constraints, and public expectations for corporate action.

Efficient resource and waste management have therefore become both an environmental and business priority. There is a need to decouple growth from the consumption of finite resources and keep resources in the loop for longer. Doing so will help address challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and support a more resilient economy.

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Governance

Governance
The Swire Group Sustainability Committee (SGSC) oversees the management of sustainability matters relating to the Swire Pacific Group. The Swire Group Environmental Committee (SGEC) advises the SGSC on matters required to enable effective oversight and decision making related to its responsibilities. A Nature Working Group supports the implementation of relevant policies and the delivery of our waste-related targets and commitments.
Waste Management Policy

Targets

Targets
We are committed to diverting waste from landfill. Our 2030 and long-term targets cover non-hazardous waste generated by operating companies. We comply with applicable environmental and chemical safety regulations across our operating regions, with no substances classified as hazardous under local laws.
 
2030 target
65%
Waste diverted from landfill
2050 target
Zero waste to landfill
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Our Approach

Our approach

By reducing and recycling our waste, we lower the cost of packaging, waste management and disposal, while creating opportunities to recover value from materials and potentially create new revenue streams. Our ambition is to turn today’s waste into a resource for tomorrow and to contribute to the creation of a circular economy.

Our beverage business, Swire Coca-Cola also works to reduce single-use packaging, redesign packaging to increase its recyclability, facilitate better recovery of packaging through clear labelling, and recycle packaging materials into highest value end-products possible.

To divert waste from landfill, we:
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Avoid and reduce waste at source
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Reuse, recycle and recover
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Collaborate and support a circular economy
More details can be found in our Sustainability Report