世界经济论坛-扩大可追溯性创新，释放非正规废物管理的价值（英）

Scaling Traceability Innovation to Unlock the Value of Informal Waste ManagementW H I T E P A P E RN O V E M B E R 2 0 2 5In collaboration with AccentureImages: Unsplash, PexelsDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introduction 51 Waste management in emerging countries 61.1 The challenges waste management systems face 71.2. Unlocking the value of informal infrastructure 101.3. PCR feedstock as a lever for change 112 Traceability innovation to enable responsibly sourced waste 132.1. New developments in traceability innovations 142.2. Real-world applications 152.3. A practical guide to choosing innovations for decision-makers 193 Looking ahead: achieving scale, fast 22Contributors 25Endnotes 26Scaling Traceability Innovation to Unlock the Value of Informal Waste Management2ForewordHow we source, trace and manage waste responsibly is central to the future of circularity, climate action and corporate responsibility. This is not just a question of how we track waste but also its accountability, human rights, environmental impact and return on investment.If we address these priorities through emerging technologies, such as digital product passports, blockchain and AI-driven analytics, we can gain access to new, transformative solutions. This whitepaper highlights how these innovations are advancing in emerging markets today and invites collective action to accelerate the systemic change still required. Wesley Spindler Managing Director, Sustainability, Accenture An effective transition to more sustainable and resilient industries cannot leave anyone behind, even when the change needed is so significant that it requires the ‘leapfrogging’ of intermediate and outdated models.Early-stage innovations can support this transition, but they require collaboration, investment and trust. When society invests in ideas as a collective, economic models can surge forward, not only becoming more resilient but also positively impacting all who depend on them. Pedro Gomez Head, Industry Agenda, World Economic Forum Understanding how to scale innovation often feels elusive in the moment. What succeeds in one region may falter in another, which is why diverse perspectives are essential. Traceability, in particular, thrives on cross-border exchange and depends on networks of partners coming together to test, adapt and learn.This whitepaper is proof of the value of doing just that. It makes clear that innovation at scale is not an aspiration for the future: it is happening now, across industries and regions, powered by a diversity of perspec