DS Smith Sustainability Report 2021

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NOW AND NEXT PROGRESS CONTINUED

Equipping people to lead the transition to a circular economy Key figures

+700,000

$700 million €3,000

jobs expected to be created in the EU by the circular economy by 2030 (Cambridge Econometrics)

potential annual cost savings for FMCG sector from circularity (Ellen MacArthur Foundation)

Context

Although we are already championing the circular economy, there is an opportunity to go further in embedding circular economy knowledge into our culture. Growing awareness, skills and commitment to action are key to enabling our people to own the circular economy. We are taking our expertise into our communities so that the next generation is empowered to live more circular lifestyles.

Contribution to the UN SDGs Increasing knowledge and skills on circular economy helps to promote sustainable development.

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predicted average increase in disposable income for EU households owed to circular economy by 2030 (Ellen MacArthur Foundation)


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