Fri Oct 18 08:10:00 UTC 2024: ## NEC Joins Forces with SusPla to Drive Sustainable Plastic Recycling
**Tokyo, Japan** – NEC Corporation, a global leader in information and communication technology, has announced its participation in the Sustainable Plastics Initiative (SusPla), a consortium dedicated to expanding the market for recycled plastics.
NEC’s commitment to environmental sustainability is deeply embedded in its corporate purpose, which aims to create a “sustainable society where everyone can fully demonstrate their humanity”. This commitment is reflected in NEC’s “NEC 2030 VISION,” outlining a future where the company coexists with the planet and protects its future.
NEC has been actively reducing its environmental impact through initiatives such as climate change mitigation, water risk management, green procurement, chemical management, and biodiversity conservation. The company focuses on resource circulation, implementing a holistic approach that encompasses production, usage, and recycling, while minimizing waste at every stage.
Leveraging its expertise and digital technology, NEC’s Corporate Business Development Division is spearheading the development of new business ventures aimed at promoting resource circulation and driving sustainable transformation across society.
NEC’s commitment to sustainability has been recognized globally. The company became the first in the domestic IT industry to publish a TNFD report, showcasing its progress in addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. NEC was also listed in CDP’s Climate Change and Water Security A-List for five consecutive years, recognizing its leadership in these areas. In 2024, TIME Magazine ranked NEC second on its list of the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies.”
SusPla, founded in 2019, unites a diverse range of stakeholders, including leading recyclers, brand owners, manufacturers, trading companies, universities, research institutions, support organizations, and local governments. Its aim is to expand the use of recycled plastics by addressing key challenges and promoting collaboration across the entire value chain.
NEC’s participation in SusPla will leverage the company’s digital technology and implementation expertise to further promote resource circulation and facilitate the development of a more sustainable plastics industry. By working with SusPla members, NEC aims to contribute to a future where plastic is sustainably sourced and used, minimizing waste and creating a more circular economy.
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