4ocean & Arvato Will Remove 12,500 lbs of Plastic Worldwide
Arvato, a leading e-commerce and supply chain management service provider, has joined the clean ocean movement as 4ocean’s Certified Cleanup Partner.
4ocean, a Certified B Corp, leverages business funding to power a global cleanup operation that recovers millions of pounds of plastic debris every year.
The partnership is set to clean over 12,500 lbs of plastic and other non-degradable waste from oceans, rivers and coastlines worldwide.
4ocean believes in a multi-faceted approach
The partnership comes as global plastic production is expected to triple by 2050. This growth is despite an estimated 79% of plastic produced since the 1950s remaining in the environment today, as only 10% has been recycled.
To combat this, 4ocean has removed over 36 million lbs of plastic waste and other non-degradable debris from the world’s oceans, rivers, and coastlines since 2017.
The B Corp also recognises plastic pollution affects more than just the environment, heavily impacting the economy too.
The blue economy (ocean-related industries) contributes several trillion dollars of goods and services to the global economy annually.
As a problem which affects many industries, 4ocean believes the solution must be multi-faceted, and take partnership across industries, governments, and communities.
The collaboration achieves more than ESG goals
“Arvato is proud to announce our partnership with 4ocean, as we join forces to clean waterways,” says Mitat Aydindag, President of Arvato in North America.
For Arvato, collaboration with a company like 4ocean allows the company to make meaningful impacts beyond its day-to-day operations- in addition to working towards its ESG goals.
“This collaboration embodies our commitment to environmental sustainability and protecting our planet for future generations,” Mitat continues.
“Together, we’re making a meaningful impact and inspiring others to join us in this important mission.”
For 4ocean, a collaboration with companies like Arvato enables the B Corp to carry out its mission to end the ocean plastic crisis.
“There’s been a major shift for businesses to lead the way towards a better future,” says Alex Schulze, CEO of 4ocean.
“By becoming a Certified Cleanup Partner, Arvato has shown their commitment to the clean ocean movement and will encourage other companies and like-minded individuals to do their part in creating a healthier world for us all,” Alex continues.
What is a Certified Cleanup Partner?
Certified Cleanup Partners like Avarto work closely with 4ocean to discuss their cleanup and sustainability goals to calculate the greatest impact they can provide to the captains and crews.
Partners support cleanup efforts through funding for on-the-ground 4ocean cleanup operations across the globe.
“4ocean Certified Cleanup Partners go above and beyond the average sustainability pledge,” explains Alex.
4ocean has cleanup operations working seven days a week cleaning the ocean in Florida, Indonesia, Haiti, and Guatemala.
“Brands like Arvato are providing immediate support to the regions most affected by ocean trash. Their efforts result in a dramatic improvement to ecosystem health and vulnerable communities that can be seen by all,” he concludes.
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