Improving Social Safeguards and Traceability in the Plastic Value Chains by Verra & PCX Solutions

Plastic recycling value chains are often fragmented and data-poor in the early stages, when integrity and safeguarding risks can be at their highest. Meanwhile, buyers, policymakers, and investors are increasingly seeking credible, verifiable information on material flows and social and environmental practices. The webinar “Improving Social Safeguards and Traceability in the Plastic Value Chains”, organised by Verra and PCX Solutions, discussed practical lessons on “good” social standards and traceability mechanisms in plastic recovery and recycling contexts. The webinar aimed to: ✅ Share practical approaches from plastic waste management certification standard setters on strengthening traceability and social safeguards ✅ Discuss how Responsible Sourcing Initiative’s harmonized framework can support responsible sourcing and safeguards, including visibility at the point of collection. ✅ Explore perspectives from brands on how they can contribute to improving informal sector integration ✅ Surface common challenges and emerging good practices that can be used to improve implementation and alignment across initiatives. Watch the recording to hear real-world examples and best practices from the expert-speakers: 🌟 Varun Aggarwal, Head of Plastic Program, Verra 🌟 Stefanie Beitien Bieten, Managing Director, PCX Solutions 🌟 Santwana Sneha, Senior Impact Lead, The Circulate Initiative 🌟 Joel Tasche, Founder and Co-CEO, CleanHub 🌟 Nicole Dewing, Director, Partnerships and Business Development, Africa Carbon & Commodities 🌟 Anuaruddin Hanizan, PMP®, Project Manager – Circular Economy, Control Union 🌟 Moderated by: Silke Megelski, Advisor on Circular Economy, PREVENT Waste Alliance and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH