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Motion · S6M-01697 · 15 Oct 2021

McLaren Packaging Joins the UN’s Race to Zero Initiative

Lodged by Stuart McMillan (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends McLaren Packaging, which supplies a range of paper-based packaging, for joining the UN's Race to Zero initiative, which encourages companies to reduce their carbon footprint; notes that the Port Glasgow-based firm has already installed 375kW of solar panels at its plant to produce renewable energy, and has invested over £5 million in recycling equipment, using food waste sourced from customers to fuel production of the material that is used to make its packaging; understands that this move will also help the Scottish whisky industry to reduce its carbon footprint, as £35 million of McLaren’s annual revenue comes from supplying packaging for the industry, making up a significant proportion of its business; hopes that McLaren Packaging will inspire other businesses in Inverclyde and across Scotland to make their operations more eco-friendly, and wishes the business all the best for the future.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.