Plastic Waste
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition Releases New Guidance on EPR for Packaging in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
Paris, 30th September, 2025 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has published a new discussion paper, “EPR for Packaging: Design and Implementation in Low-and Middle-Income Countries”, offering guidance to policymakers,...
Food Waste
New CGF Publication “Inspiring Consumers to Waste Less Food” Shares Best Practices for Retailers and Manufacturers
29th September 2025 – On the occasion of the International Day of Food Loss and Waste, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), through its Food Waste Coalition of Action, has published “Inspiring Consumers to Waste Less...
Climate Transition
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Climate Transition Coalition Launches New Resource to Drive Supplier Decarbonisation
New York, 23rd September 2025 — The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and its Climate Transition Coalition today published its new Supplier Decarbonisation Playbook, a practical guide providing actionable steps for consumer goods companies to engage...
Climate Transition
Carrefour Joins the Climate Transition Coalition of Action
We are pleased to welcome Carrefour as the newest member of the Climate Transition Coalition of Action, our joint effort to drive climate progress across the consumer goods sector. The coalition unites 31 manufacturers, retailers,...
Forest Positive
Scaling Solutions Through Collaboration: CGF at London Climate Action Week 2025
At London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2025, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) showcased its commitment to building climate-resilient, deforestation-free, and socially responsible supply chains. With people and planet at the heart of our priorities and...
Climate Transition
Henkel Joins the Climate Transition Coalition of Action
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce that Henkel has joined its Climate Transition Coalition of Action, bringing the total number of member companies to 30. Henkel’s addition further strengthens the Coalition’s collective...
Plastic Waste
Plastic Waste Coalition Welcomes New Member: Flora Food Group
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition is pleased to welcome a new member, Flora Food Group, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 40 CGF members committed to driving progress towards realising a low-waste, circular...
Food Waste
Tackling Food Waste for a Circular Future: The CGF’s Food Waste Coalition at the Global Summit
Food waste took centre stage at this year’s Global Summit in Amsterdam, with speakers and sessions highlighting its critical role in building a more circular and resilient food system. Queen Máxima Highlights Opportunity for Change...
Climate Transition
Shaping the Future of Climate Action: The CGF’s Climate Transition Coalition at the Global Summit
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Climate Transition Coalition, formerly the Towards Net Zero Coalition, featured prominently at this year’s Global Summit in Amsterdam. As the Coalition’s work accelerates, member companies are embracing a broader, more...
Climate Transition
The Consumer Goods Forum Launches New Framework To Help the Industry Align on Emissions and Deforestation Data
Amsterdam, 12th June 2025 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Climate Transition Coalition, with the support of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has launched the Common Data Framework. The new approach is designed to promote alignment...
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
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....
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...
Food Waste
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action Welcomes OXXO as New Member
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce that OXXO, a leading convenience store chain and subsidiary of FEMSA, has joined its Food Waste Coalition of Action. This collaboration underscores OXXO’s commitment to sustainability...
Climate Transition
The Towards Net Zero Coalition Launches New Guide to Help Retailers and Manufacturers Advance Climate Action
Paris, 22 April 2025 – To mark Earth Day, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Towards Net Zero Coalition of Action, with the support of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), is proud to launch ‘Climate Action in...
Food Waste
The Consumer Goods Forum, WRAP, and WRI Streamline Food Waste Reporting with Common Reporting Deadline for 2025
Paris, Thursday 17th April – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Food Waste Coalition of Action, in partnership with WRAP and the World Resources Institute (WRI), has announced 13th June 2025 as a shared deadline for voluntary annual food waste reporting...