Navigating ESG in the Plastics Industry Course Completion

Course Description 

Congratulations on completing Navigating ESG in the Plastics Industry training program! By progressing through these six modules, you have developed a practical understanding of the regulatory requirements, reporting frameworks, disclosure practices, data management strategies, supplier engagement approaches, and communication principles that increasingly influence business decisions across the plastics industry. The knowledge gained throughout this course is intended not only to help you respond to current sustainability expectations, but also to support continuous improvement and long-term business resilience. 

As you apply what you have learned, we encourage you to revisit the slide materials and take-away resources provided within each module. These materials are designed to serve as ongoing reference tools that can help support ESG strategy within your organization. 

Your completed Capstone Project can also serve as a valuable strategic resource. Consider sharing it with company leadership and other key stakeholders to facilitate discussions around ESG priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and support future planning and decision-making. 

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing your proficiency in ESG fundamentals and practical implementation strategies for the plastics industry. We encourage you to add this credential to your résumé, LinkedIn profile, professional biography, and internal development records to showcase your commitment to sustainability and professional growth. 

We hope this course serves as a foundation for continued learning and helps you contribute to more strategic, credible, and effective ESG practices within your organization and across the plastics value chain. 

Moderator

Heather Neilan

Heather Neilan serves as the Senior Manager of Sustainability and Materials at the Plastics Industry Association, guiding sustainability initiatives that support industry progress with a focus on education and systems thinking. Her expertise spans bioplastics circularity, Environmental Social Governance (ESG) operations, and sustainability educational experiences. Heather holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from George Mason University College of Science and is a LEED Green Associate.