1、12“Together,we have a long-standing and proven commitment to sustainability and the broader circular economy.We are leading by example and demonstrating how our leadership can reach new possibilities.”“Our commitment to sustainability grounds how we advocate.Through Better Practices,Better Planet 20
2、30:Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future,we can communicate real progress,with hard numbers.”HEIDI BROCK NAM CMA Association Partnerships Emerging Trends&Policy Event September 20223As members of the association,this past year we worked collaboratively to address critical industry priorities
3、.Together we have been laser focused on three core areas of work:y Advanceasafe,nimble,diverseandeffectiveorganization.y Positionourindustryasleadingmanufacturersofsafe,sustainableandessentialmaterialsforthecirculareconomy.y Successfullyachieveprioritypublicpolicyoutcomes.Thisreporthighlightsafewrem
4、arkableexamplesineacharea.Workthatwouldnotbepossiblewithoutyouractiveengagementandpartnership.Notably,inthelastyear,wereturnedtoin-personmeetings,bringingpeopletogetherforcollaboration,includingopportunitiestonetworkandhelpadvanceouradvocacyagenda.Ourmembersarecommittedtosafetyandsustainability,manu
5、facturingessentialproductsthatmillionsofpeoplerelyoneveryday.Forinstance,in2021,wereachedarecordlevelforpaperrecycling68%ofallpaperconsumedintheUnitedStateswasrecycled.Wealsoengagedglobalaudienceswithourmessageofsustainabilityleadership,includinganaddressattheXVWorldForestryCongressinSeoul,SouthKore
6、a.Thisyear,ourmembersarecommittedtodoingmorethroughourBetter Practices,Better Planet 2030:Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Futureinitiative.Our2022SustainabilityAwardsrecognized5outstandingprojectsdemonstratingleadershipandinnovationinsustainability,includinganewawardforDiversity,EquityandIncl