New Initiatives Related to Plastics

In response to growing worldwide environmental awareness triggered by the problem of marine plastic pollution, Mitsubishi Corporation has been working to promote business that addresses societal demands, such as encouraging plastic recycling and switching to bioplastic and other alternative materials. To this end, in September 2018 it established the Plastics Sustainability Strategy Office, and has been cooperating with business partners in Japan and overseas, while utilizing the Mitsubishi Corporation Group’s network that encompasses all stages in the plastic life cycle, from raw materials and products, to retail.