Manufacturers continue to resist the increase in the environmental fee

The Association "StekloSouz" of Russia, together with other professional associations, continue to work to resist the increase in the basic rates (joint work within the framework of the previously signed Inter-industry MEMORANDUM on the need to improve the requirements of legislation in the field of waste management from the use of goods and packaging) of the environmental fee proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation (the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia).

Following the collective appeal of the Associations, State Duma Deputy Maria Vasilkova asked the Ministry of Natural Resources to organize a meeting with representatives of industry associations to consider the issue of increasing the environmental fee.

Earlier, the Ministry of Natural Resources put forward an initiative to increase rates for 35 types of packaging materials in the range from 2.1 to 11.7 times (including for glass - 2.7-4.5 times) compared to the 2025 level.

As Deputy Vasilkova M.V. writes in her appeal, according to business estimates, the changes may lead to an increase in the cost of production, especially packaging, with an increase in retail prices for socially significant goods up to 6-7%.

Maria Vasilkova emphasizes that most packaging manufacturers are small and medium-sized businesses, for which the rate can reach 70% of the cost of raw materials. According to the deputy, such a situation can lead to mass bankruptcies, a reduction in production volumes and a decrease in investment in the industry.

The Ministry of Natural Resources reported that the draft resolution on eco-tax rates is currently being discussed with federal executive authorities.

The President of the Association "StekloSouz" of Russia, Viktor Osipov, expressed confidence that plans to increase rates starting in 2026 are subject to reassessment. It is important to develop a balanced policy that takes into account the real capabilities of business and the current economic situation.

Inter-industry work on the implementation of the institute of extended responsibility of producers of goods and packaging (ERP) and improving the efficiency of interaction between producers and government authorities and other interested parties in order to effectively improve ERP continues.

Press Center of StekloSouz