Several prominent companies, including Walmart, Mondelēz, Mars, Nestlé, and L’Oréal USA, have exited the U.S. Plastics Pact as it prepares new 2030 sustainability targets. The pact, launched in 2020 with around 60 members, had set ambitious 2025 goals for packaging recyclability, recycled content, and eliminating problematic materials, but some companies acknowledged challenges meeting these targets.
Key Takeaways:
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Major brands and nonprofits have withdrawn from the U.S. Plastics Pact, citing lack of value and new costs.
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The pact is updating its sustainability targets for 2030, building on prior 2025 goals.
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Some companies and organizations remain committed, while others pursue alternative sustainability coalitions.
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