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The Consumer Goods Forum Publishes New Best Practice Note on Respecting Human Rights Defenders in Global Supply Chains News Update 03 Jun 2025 Human Rights The Consumer Goods Forum Publishes New Best Practice Note on Respecting Human Rights Defenders in Global Supply Chains The new resource outlines practical ways that consumer goods companies can support the rights of these vulnerable people in corporate due diligence processes. The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published a new best practice note...
Forest Positive Coalition Updates Landscape Reporting KPI to Drive Greater Impact and Transparency News Update 23 May 2025 Forest Positive Forest Positive Coalition Updates Landscape Reporting KPI to Drive Greater Impact and Transparency As part of its ongoing commitment to accountability and measurable progress, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition of Action has updated a key performance indicator (KPI) that underpins how members engage in production landscapes....
Best Practice Note for Business on Human Rights Defenders Publication 22 May 2025 Human Rights Best Practice Note for Business on Human Rights Defenders Developed by our Forest Positive and Human Rights Coalitions of Action, this note offers practical insight on how companies can integrate respect for Defenders into their human rights policies and due diligence processes, aligned with...
Driving the Human Rights and Forest Agendas Forward: CGF at SPOD 2025 News Update 21 May 2025 Forest Positive Driving the Human Rights and Forest Agendas Forward: CGF at SPOD 2025 At the Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue (SPOD) Europe 2025 on 21 May, over 250 stakeholders from business, civil society, and government gathered to explore the role of companies in creating fair, equitable, and sustainable palm...
Climate Action in Practice: Actionable Insights to Reduce Deforestation Publication 06 May 2025 Climate Transition Climate Action in Practice: Actionable Insights to Reduce Deforestation This document is one of six focused sections from Climate Ambition into Action: A Practical Guide for Retailers and Manufacturers, created by The Consumer Goods Forum’s Towards Net Zero Coalition. Centered on the urgent need to...
Three reasons why companies should take a landscape approach to tackle deforestation Blog 21 Mar 2025 Forest Positive Three reasons why companies should take a landscape approach to tackle deforestation   Protecting forests makes clear business sense for consumer goods companies. It is critical for ensuring a stable supply of commodities like palm oil and pulp and paper – and ultimately the longevity of businesses...
The Sustainable Retail Summit 2025 Executive Summary Publication 10 Mar 2025 Planet The Sustainable Retail Summit 2025 Executive Summary LONDON, 28-30th January 2025: The 9th annual Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit in London was a resounding success, bringing together 250+ participants from 150+ companies for three days of interactive learning, valuable insights, and...
Forest Positive Coalition Welcomes New Member: ALDI SOUTH GROUP News Update 16 Jan 2025 Forest Positive Forest Positive Coalition Welcomes New Member: ALDI SOUTH GROUP The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition (FPC) is pleased to welcome a new member, ALDI SOUTH GROUP.  Anke Ehlers, Managing Director of International Sustainability at ALDI SOUTH Group, said, “At ALDI SOUTH Group...
Forest Positive Coalition Leads Collaborative Action for Sustainable Transformation in Brazil’s Soy and Cattle Sectors News Update 10 Jan 2025 Forest Positive Forest Positive Coalition Leads Collaborative Action for Sustainable Transformation in Brazil’s Soy and Cattle Sectors The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition hosted a landmark series of multistakeholder meetings in Brazil in 2024, bringing together over 140 leaders from government, business, philanthropy, and civil society sectors to advance sustainable practices...
Forest Positive Coalition 2024 Highlights Report Publication 17 Dec 2024 Forest Positive Forest Positive Coalition 2024 Highlights Report Forests are vital for life on Earth, providing food, air, water, and regulating our climate. Yet, deforestation and ecosystem conversion continue to degrade nearly 30% of global land, contributing to around 10% of climate change....
Forest Positive Report Shows Consumer Goods Sector is Increasing Transparency in Efforts to Reduce Deforestation in Supply Chains Press Release 17 Dec 2024 Forest Positive Forest Positive Report Shows Consumer Goods Sector is Increasing Transparency in Efforts to Reduce Deforestation in Supply Chains In their 2024 Annual Report, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition showcases remarkable progress in combating deforestation and enhancing transparency across palm oil, soy, paper, pulp, and beef supply chains. With a focus on...
Advancing Forest Positive Landscapes with SourceUp News Update 03 Dec 2024 Forest Positive Advancing Forest Positive Landscapes with SourceUp The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action (FPC), a collective of 22 of the world’s largest consumer goods retailers and manufacturers, is advancing its mission to eliminate deforestation, forest conversion, and degradation...
Commodity Value Chain Actors Unite For Forest Positive Cerrado Landscapes News Update 20 Nov 2024 Forest Positive Commodity Value Chain Actors Unite For Forest Positive Cerrado Landscapes “The science is undeniable: shifting to responsible land use and land management practices, including deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) commodity production, is key to achieving the balance between production and conservation in Brazil’s crucial Cerrado region.”...
Driving Forest Positive Action: The Sustainable Landscapes Partnership in Brazil Publication 20 Nov 2024 Forest Positive Driving Forest Positive Action: The Sustainable Landscapes Partnership in Brazil The Forest Positive Coalition of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the Soft Commodities Forum (SCF) of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) have launched the Sustainable Landscapes Partnership. With the support from...
Forest Positive Coalition Holds In-Person Stakeholder Engagement Workshop In Virginia News Update 05 Nov 2024 Forest Positive Forest Positive Coalition Holds In-Person Stakeholder Engagement Workshop In Virginia On 10 October 2024, the Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition (FPC) held a successful in-person workshop, bringing together over 20 key stakeholder companies. The Coalition recognises that the fight against deforestation requires collective...
Seizing the Moment: Navigating Climate Action at a Crucial Juncture – Insights from Climate Week NYC 2024 Blog 08 Oct 2024 Corporate Seizing the Moment: Navigating Climate Action at a Crucial Juncture – Insights from Climate Week NYC 2024 As The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) team returned from Climate Week NYC 2024, we had the opportunity to sit down with Sharon Bligh, Director of Health and Sustainability, and Didier Bergeret, Director of Sustainability. We...
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