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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...
Protecting Rights in Times of Global Uncertainty: CGF at GFRR 2025 News Update 23 May 2025 Human Rights Protecting Rights in Times of Global Uncertainty: CGF at GFRR 2025 At the Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment (GFRR) 2025 in Bangkok, Rachel Elliott, General Manager – Sustainability Impact Narrative & Human Rights at Woolworths Group and Co-Chair of The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights...
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...
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...
Human Rights in Plastics Recycling Supply Chains Video 07 Mar 2025 Human Rights Human Rights in Plastics Recycling Supply Chains On Tuesday 12 November 2024, we co-hosted a webinar in collaboration with AIM-Progress and The Circulate Initiative, to provide insights from a diverse line-up of senior industry experts to guide businesses on best practices, including how...
The Human Rights Coalition and AIM-Progress Renew Partnership to Strengthen HREDD in Global Supply Chains News Update 27 Feb 2025 Human Rights The Human Rights Coalition and AIM-Progress Renew Partnership to Strengthen HREDD in Global Supply Chains In 2025, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF’s) Human Rights Coalition and AIM-Progress renewed our partnership to continue working together to integrate Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) into member operations and supply chains. This...
Human Rights Coalition Welcomes Three New Members: Ahold Delhaize, Haleon and the Lindt & Sprüngli Group News Update 19 Feb 2025 Human Rights Human Rights Coalition Welcomes Three New Members: Ahold Delhaize, Haleon and the Lindt & Sprüngli Group The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) is pleased to announce that three new companies have joined the Human Rights Coalition. Ahold Delhaize, Haleon and the Lindt & Sprüngli Group have committed to working collaboratively with global...
Human Rights Day 2024 – Forging a Better Tomorrow Together News Update 10 Dec 2024 Human Rights Human Rights Day 2024 – Forging a Better Tomorrow Together Today, on Human Rights Day 2024, we join the global movement to honour the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.” This theme underscores the urgent need to protect human rights as a foundation for...
Launch Webinar: Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool Video 04 Dec 2024 Human Rights Launch Webinar: Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool On Monday 2 December 2024, we co-hosted a webinar in collaboration with AIM-Progress, the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and Proforest, to launch the Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) Assessment Tool. During the session, we introduced the HREDD...
Human Rights Coalition Strengthening Ethical Recruitment Practices with Malaysian Government News Update 02 Dec 2024 Human Rights Human Rights Coalition Strengthening Ethical Recruitment Practices with Malaysian Government On 6-7 November 2024, a pivotal multi-stakeholder roundtable took place in Putrajaya, Malaysia, hosted by the Malaysian Government, to advance ethical recruitment practices and tackle forced labour.  The event brought together government representatives from four...
Launch of the Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool Press Release 22 Nov 2024 Human Rights Launch of the Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool Paris, 22 November 2024 — Members of AIM-Progress and The Consumer Goods Forum Human Rights Coalition, which includes major fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies,  are delighted to have partnered with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and...
The Converged Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) Assessment Tool And Guidance Manual Publication 22 Nov 2024 Human Rights The Converged Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) Assessment Tool And Guidance Manual The Converged HREDD Assessment tool and guidance were developed through AIM-Progress and The Consumer Goods Forum. The tool was originally authored by the Fair Labor Association and piloted and adapted by Proforest. This is a...
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability leads panel on Human Rights in Logistics at Engaging Business Forum News Update 30 Oct 2024 Human Rights The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability leads panel on Human Rights in Logistics at Engaging Business Forum On 15 October 2024, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability, Didier Bergeret, representing our Human Rights Coalition (HRC), expertly moderated an insightful panel discussion at the Engaging Business Forum on Human Rights in Logistics....
Expert Series: Empowering the Frontline: Responsible Management of Brand Promoters Video 11 Oct 2024 Human Rights Expert Series: Empowering the Frontline: Responsible Management of Brand Promoters On Thursday 10 October 2024, we hosted an Expert Session on Responsible Management of Brand Promoters, featuring esteemed experts from L’Oréal and the Fair Labor Association. During the session, we explored how the responsible management...
Guidelines for Responsible Management of Brand Promoters Publication 10 Oct 2024 Human Rights Guidelines for Responsible Management of Brand Promoters These guidelines, developed by The Consumer Goods Forum’s Human Rights Coalition in collaboration with the Fair Labor Association, provide comprehensive recommendations for the ethical management of brand promoters.  The document outlines key risks faced by...
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