Data – the future of packaging
Quick Survey
Data – the future of packaging
Circularity 23
June 5th
2023
Quick Survey
What packaging challenges do you face?
Real-time Packaging Data
why To meet regulatoryrequirements and to positively impact our planet
what
what Real-time packaging data, at a granularlevel
who Everyone – Brands / retailers, manufacturers, MRFs, NGOs, government
when Now! 4 Stateswith implementedEPR, 9 proposed EPR & numerous Plastic Bills
how Have the right systems in place to measure sustainability everyday
Packaging Regulations – EPR to Plastic Bills, legislation is happening at a Statelevel
why
why Financial – Balancing total cost of goods
why Consumer Pressure – Perception can be more powerful than the truth
why Businesscommitments – Reduced packaging, sustainablysourced, recycled content
why Our planet – the right thing to do
what
what Education for all – together we can eradicate greenwashing
what
what Focus on your packaging – Know where you are against your targets AND pay fees accurately
BIG Data – Must be live and accurate, not retrospective annual submissions
what
what
BIG Data – Do not rely on or accept averages for your packaging data submissions
what
what
Data Submissions – Granular packaging data required AND resources to manage& cleanse data
what
what
What does it mean to you?
who
who Everyone!– Brands/ retailers,ProductManufacturers, Packaging Converters, MRFs, NGOs, Government
when Global landscape
Caption
when USA landscape
Approved EPR
• California
• Colorado
• Maine
• Oregon
Caption
USA landscape
Approved EPR
• California
• Colorado
• Maine
• Oregon
Proposed EPR
• Illinois
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
when
Caption
USA landscape
Approved EPR
• California
• Colorado
• Maine
• Oregon
Proposed EPR
• Illinois
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
Rejected EPR
• Connecticut
• Hawaii
• Indiana
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
when
how Managing EPR
Global approach
Applies to all stakeholders
Top 5 Takeouts:
1. Research, research, research
2. Communication is key
3. Plan – budgets, resource & platform
4. Only live packaging data
5. Total cost of goods
Do not wait for tax increases, act now!
Take responsibility for your packaging – Data driven decisions,measuresuccess,communicate
how
managingsustainabilityeveryday
e-halois a pioneering packaging sustainability platform, uniquely
developedthrough extensive experience andunderstanding of
retailer operations, technicalpackaging, sustainabilityand
regulatoryknowledge.
e-halo– sustainability tool which combinestechnologywith
consulting
The system – designed to manage technicalandsustainability
packaging requirementsfor todayand tomorrow
The approach –provides accurate packaging andsustainability
data along with inbuilt compliance andoptimization, all within one
workflow
The platform – designed toconnectwith otherIT
infrastructuressuch asProduct Lifecycle andArtwork
Management Systems
Minimum disruption : Maximum impact
deliveringfor our clients
Live and accurate packaging data in line with future
legislative requirements
Automated complianceacrossregulatoryrequirements
and voluntarycommitments
Control and communication ofbest in classomni
channelpackaging specifications
Optimization ofpackaging /supply chain toreduce cost
and environmentalimpact
Flexibilitytochange packaging efficientlyandcompliantly
as legislation andrequirementsevolve
Mitigateriskacrossregulatoryrequirements& consumer
perception
Cheryl Lam
Director, Private Brands Sustainability Initiatives, Walmart, USA
Cheryl has been leading sustainable packaging for Walmart Private
Brands for 3+ years. She brings 20 years of experience fromUnilever
with a focuson materialand product innovation. She partnerswith
suppliers to identify viable options to drive Walmart’sRegenerative
commitments.
Case Study
e-halodeliveringlivepackaging data
28
Developed index for
sustainableproducts
Launched Project
Gigaton
Committed to become a
regenerative company,
announced new climate
and nature goals
Cemented commitment
to sustainability, set
ambitious goals
2020
2017
2009
2005
Set broader vision for
Walmart’srole in
society through new
sustainabilitygoals
2016
Highlights from Our Journey
• President and CEO, Walmart Inc.
•Walmart is on a path to become
a regenerative company, one
dedicated to placing nature and
humanity at the center of our
business practices.”
• Doug McMillon
•“
Becoming a Regenerative Company: Walmart's Priority Issues
• Opportunity
• Good jobs and
advancement
for associates
• Growth for suppliers,
sellers and local
economies
• Equity and inclusion at
Walmart and beyond
• Sustainability
• Climate and renewable
energy leadership
• Zero waste in operations,
products, packaging
• Regeneration of
natural resources: forests,
land, oceans
• Dignity of people in supply
chains
• Sustainable product supply
chains
• Community
• Serving communities
• Access to safer,
healthier products and
services
• Disaster preparedness
& response
• Ethics & Integrity
• Highest ethical and
compliance standards
• Strong corporate
governance
• Engagement in public
policy
• Digital citizenship
• Respect for human
rights
30
Our purpose: Helping people save money and live a better life
Through core products and services: Health and wellness, food, apparel and financial services
• Spurring a
circular
economy,
eliminating
waste along the
product chain
• Decarbonizing
operations
• Restoring,
renewing,
replenishing
and conserving
natural
resources
• Adopting
regenerative
practices in
agriculture,
forest
management
and fisheries
• Advancing
prosperity,
equity for
associates,
customers,
people across
our supply
chains
31
What does Regeneration mean for Sustainability?
Our Sustainability Goals
• Climate • Nature • Waste • People
32
• Target zero emissions by
2040
• Achieve 100%
renewable energy by
2035
• Reduce or avoid 1
gigaton of greenhouse
gas emissions across
supply chain by 2030
• With the Walmart
Foundation, help protect,
manage or restore ~50M
acres of land and 1M
square miles of ocean by
2030
• Source ~20 key
commodities more
sustainably by 2025
• Generate zero waste in
key market operations
by 2025
• Achieve 100% private
brand recyclable,
reusable, or
industrially
compostable packagin
g by 2025
• Aim for a 15% absolute
reduction of our virgin
plastic footprint by
2025
• Make responsible
recruitment standard
business practice by
~2026
• Expand economic
opportunity for small-
scale suppliers through
direct farm, inclusive
sourcing
• Invest additional
$250B in products that
support American jobs
by 2023
Aiming to become a regenerative company to help people live better and restore and replenish our planet
Z
Planet: Key Areas of Focus
• Climate
• Energy
• Transportation
• ValueChain
• Nature
• Forests
• Oceans
• Agriculture
• Waste & Circular Economy
• Plastics
• Packaging
• Food
33
Our Packaging Journey
Forests
Private Brand
Suppliers
All Suppliers
Packaging
Textiles
People Select Suppliers
e-halo
web-based packaging
compliance system
GOALS
Why this is important to Walmart
Legislative Compliance
EnterpriseCommitments
EPR Bills
Virgin Plastic Reduction
Item Level Material Transparency
ESG Reporting
PackagingEfficiencies
Alternative Materials
One-to-many relationship
What do you believe is needed to overcome the barriers & maximisethepotential of the circular economy?
Survey
Results
BIG Data – Live and accurate packaging data for all
what
what
Control of YOUR packaging
Measure progress against YOUR targets
Drive strategic decisions upstream
Mitigaterisk of non-compliance
Data submissionsat the touch of a button
e-halo dashboards
how
e-halo dashboards
how
Don’t wait, start now!
Who will make this happen?
About the speaker
Gillian Garside-Wight – Director of Consulting
Gill leads our consulting offer, with over 25 years’ experience in the print and
packaging industry, strategically developing packaging strategies, roadmaps and
packaging solutions to meet the needs of clients and consumers/end users. She
has worked with a number of global retailers and household brands on projects
spanning sustainability and innovation to supply chain optimisation. With a real
passion for sustainable packaging, her quest is to inform and drive a circular
economy wherever possible while completing creativity and technical functionality
but never forgetting commercial requirements.
Contactus
Get in contact directly by calling us on +44 (0) 1274 202 400
or by emailing us at info@aura-consultants.com
Questions?

Circularity 23: Data – the future of packaging

  • 1.
    Data – thefuture of packaging Quick Survey
  • 2.
    Data – thefuture of packaging Circularity 23 June 5th 2023
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.
    Real-time Packaging Data whyTo meet regulatoryrequirements and to positively impact our planet what what Real-time packaging data, at a granularlevel who Everyone – Brands / retailers, manufacturers, MRFs, NGOs, government when Now! 4 Stateswith implementedEPR, 9 proposed EPR & numerous Plastic Bills how Have the right systems in place to measure sustainability everyday
  • 6.
    Packaging Regulations –EPR to Plastic Bills, legislation is happening at a Statelevel why
  • 7.
    why Financial –Balancing total cost of goods
  • 8.
    why Consumer Pressure– Perception can be more powerful than the truth
  • 9.
    why Businesscommitments –Reduced packaging, sustainablysourced, recycled content
  • 10.
    why Our planet– the right thing to do
  • 11.
    what what Education forall – together we can eradicate greenwashing
  • 12.
    what what Focus onyour packaging – Know where you are against your targets AND pay fees accurately
  • 13.
    BIG Data –Must be live and accurate, not retrospective annual submissions what what
  • 14.
    BIG Data –Do not rely on or accept averages for your packaging data submissions what what
  • 15.
    Data Submissions –Granular packaging data required AND resources to manage& cleanse data what what
  • 16.
    What does itmean to you? who
  • 17.
    who Everyone!– Brands/retailers,ProductManufacturers, Packaging Converters, MRFs, NGOs, Government
  • 18.
  • 19.
    Caption when USA landscape ApprovedEPR • California • Colorado • Maine • Oregon
  • 20.
    Caption USA landscape Approved EPR •California • Colorado • Maine • Oregon Proposed EPR • Illinois • Kentucky • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island when
  • 21.
    Caption USA landscape Approved EPR •California • Colorado • Maine • Oregon Proposed EPR • Illinois • Kentucky • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island Rejected EPR • Connecticut • Hawaii • Indiana • Vermont • Virginia • Washington when
  • 22.
    how Managing EPR Globalapproach Applies to all stakeholders Top 5 Takeouts: 1. Research, research, research 2. Communication is key 3. Plan – budgets, resource & platform 4. Only live packaging data 5. Total cost of goods Do not wait for tax increases, act now!
  • 23.
    Take responsibility foryour packaging – Data driven decisions,measuresuccess,communicate how
  • 24.
    managingsustainabilityeveryday e-halois a pioneeringpackaging sustainability platform, uniquely developedthrough extensive experience andunderstanding of retailer operations, technicalpackaging, sustainabilityand regulatoryknowledge. e-halo– sustainability tool which combinestechnologywith consulting The system – designed to manage technicalandsustainability packaging requirementsfor todayand tomorrow The approach –provides accurate packaging andsustainability data along with inbuilt compliance andoptimization, all within one workflow The platform – designed toconnectwith otherIT infrastructuressuch asProduct Lifecycle andArtwork Management Systems Minimum disruption : Maximum impact
  • 25.
    deliveringfor our clients Liveand accurate packaging data in line with future legislative requirements Automated complianceacrossregulatoryrequirements and voluntarycommitments Control and communication ofbest in classomni channelpackaging specifications Optimization ofpackaging /supply chain toreduce cost and environmentalimpact Flexibilitytochange packaging efficientlyandcompliantly as legislation andrequirementsevolve Mitigateriskacrossregulatoryrequirements& consumer perception
  • 27.
    Cheryl Lam Director, PrivateBrands Sustainability Initiatives, Walmart, USA Cheryl has been leading sustainable packaging for Walmart Private Brands for 3+ years. She brings 20 years of experience fromUnilever with a focuson materialand product innovation. She partnerswith suppliers to identify viable options to drive Walmart’sRegenerative commitments. Case Study e-halodeliveringlivepackaging data
  • 28.
    28 Developed index for sustainableproducts LaunchedProject Gigaton Committed to become a regenerative company, announced new climate and nature goals Cemented commitment to sustainability, set ambitious goals 2020 2017 2009 2005 Set broader vision for Walmart’srole in society through new sustainabilitygoals 2016 Highlights from Our Journey
  • 29.
    • President andCEO, Walmart Inc. •Walmart is on a path to become a regenerative company, one dedicated to placing nature and humanity at the center of our business practices.” • Doug McMillon •“
  • 30.
    Becoming a RegenerativeCompany: Walmart's Priority Issues • Opportunity • Good jobs and advancement for associates • Growth for suppliers, sellers and local economies • Equity and inclusion at Walmart and beyond • Sustainability • Climate and renewable energy leadership • Zero waste in operations, products, packaging • Regeneration of natural resources: forests, land, oceans • Dignity of people in supply chains • Sustainable product supply chains • Community • Serving communities • Access to safer, healthier products and services • Disaster preparedness & response • Ethics & Integrity • Highest ethical and compliance standards • Strong corporate governance • Engagement in public policy • Digital citizenship • Respect for human rights 30 Our purpose: Helping people save money and live a better life Through core products and services: Health and wellness, food, apparel and financial services
  • 31.
    • Spurring a circular economy, eliminating wastealong the product chain • Decarbonizing operations • Restoring, renewing, replenishing and conserving natural resources • Adopting regenerative practices in agriculture, forest management and fisheries • Advancing prosperity, equity for associates, customers, people across our supply chains 31 What does Regeneration mean for Sustainability?
  • 32.
    Our Sustainability Goals •Climate • Nature • Waste • People 32 • Target zero emissions by 2040 • Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2035 • Reduce or avoid 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions across supply chain by 2030 • With the Walmart Foundation, help protect, manage or restore ~50M acres of land and 1M square miles of ocean by 2030 • Source ~20 key commodities more sustainably by 2025 • Generate zero waste in key market operations by 2025 • Achieve 100% private brand recyclable, reusable, or industrially compostable packagin g by 2025 • Aim for a 15% absolute reduction of our virgin plastic footprint by 2025 • Make responsible recruitment standard business practice by ~2026 • Expand economic opportunity for small- scale suppliers through direct farm, inclusive sourcing • Invest additional $250B in products that support American jobs by 2023 Aiming to become a regenerative company to help people live better and restore and replenish our planet
  • 33.
    Z Planet: Key Areasof Focus • Climate • Energy • Transportation • ValueChain • Nature • Forests • Oceans • Agriculture • Waste & Circular Economy • Plastics • Packaging • Food 33
  • 34.
    Our Packaging Journey Forests PrivateBrand Suppliers All Suppliers Packaging Textiles People Select Suppliers e-halo web-based packaging compliance system GOALS
  • 35.
    Why this isimportant to Walmart Legislative Compliance EnterpriseCommitments EPR Bills Virgin Plastic Reduction Item Level Material Transparency ESG Reporting PackagingEfficiencies Alternative Materials One-to-many relationship
  • 36.
    What do youbelieve is needed to overcome the barriers & maximisethepotential of the circular economy? Survey Results
  • 37.
    BIG Data –Live and accurate packaging data for all what what Control of YOUR packaging Measure progress against YOUR targets Drive strategic decisions upstream Mitigaterisk of non-compliance Data submissionsat the touch of a button
  • 38.
  • 39.
  • 40.
  • 41.
    Who will makethis happen?
  • 42.
    About the speaker GillianGarside-Wight – Director of Consulting Gill leads our consulting offer, with over 25 years’ experience in the print and packaging industry, strategically developing packaging strategies, roadmaps and packaging solutions to meet the needs of clients and consumers/end users. She has worked with a number of global retailers and household brands on projects spanning sustainability and innovation to supply chain optimisation. With a real passion for sustainable packaging, her quest is to inform and drive a circular economy wherever possible while completing creativity and technical functionality but never forgetting commercial requirements. Contactus Get in contact directly by calling us on +44 (0) 1274 202 400 or by emailing us at info@aura-consultants.com Questions?