Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SIZA Applies for SSCI Benchmarking
PARIS, 18th May 2022 — The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from SIZA, the first step in earning SSCI recognition as meeting industry expectations for third-party social compliance programmes under the SSCI’s Manufacturing and Processing scope as well as the Primary Production scope. The SSCI is […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Welcomes New Member: Woolworths Group
In May 2022, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has been pleased to welcome its newest member, Woolworths Group. The addition of this new member brings the Coalition’s membership to 30 CGF members committed to helping achieve fair and decent working conditions worldwide by driving individual […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour: Framework for Human Rights Due Diligence Systems in Own Operations v1.2
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Ensuring Good Working Conditions Worldwide with Human Rights Due Diligence
In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden connects with Richa Mittal, Senior Director, Agriculture and Supply Chain Innovation at the Fair Labor Association. In 2021, he CGF Human Rights Coalition — Working to End Forced Labour started working with the Fair Labor Association and the UN International Organisation for Migration to […]
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
The Consumer Goods Forum Board Issues Statement Asking Scheme Owners to Undergo SSCI Benchmark
PARIS, 10th May, 2022 – CEO members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Board of Directors have today published a statement encouraging relevant supply chain partners to undertake the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) benchmarking process by the end of 2023. The statement highlights the CGF Board’s ambition to benefit the wider industry by ensuring […]
Environmental Sustainability
The Road to Sustainable Coffee
In this month’s episode, host Louise Chester is joined by David Brussa, Total Quality & Sustainability Director at illycaffè, who shares about the company’s strong Italian tradition and values, as well as the steps they are taking to “walk the talk” on sustainability.
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Collecting Open-Source Information to Aid Responsible Recruitment
In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden speaks with CGF member Sarah Smith from The Kellogg Company, and Marcus Burke from WBCSD, to discuss a new tool developed by AIM-Progress and WBCSD to aid organisations in their responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence. Take a listen to learn more […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
A Deep Dive Into Social Sustainability in the Seafood Sector
In this episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden speaks with Leslie Hushka, Senior Vice President of Global Corporate and Social Responsibility at The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, which is one of the newest members of The Consumer Goods Forum and its Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour. Madelaine […]
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Insights with Sonia Cordera, IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative | Driving Alignment with SSCI
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
FSI, SIFAV, and SJC Commit to Solely Accept SSCI-Recognised Social Standards Starting in 2023
In December 2021, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI), the Sustainability Initiative Fruits and Vegetables (SIFAV) and the Sustainable Juice Covenant (SJC), with support from IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative, announced that starting in 2023, the three initiatives and their respective members will solely accept audits and verifications from third-party social sustainability standards that have been […]
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Insights with Philippe Gruyters and Elles de Jonge | Implementing the SSCI Criteria at EMD
In this episode of SSCI Insights, we hear from EMD’s Philippe Gruyters and Elles de Jonge about EMD’s participation in the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), how EMD used the SSCI Benchmark Criteria to build their own sourcing Code of Conduct, and where they think SSCI can grow in the future. Learn more at www.tcgfssci.com.
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Welcomes New Members: Kerry Group and McCormick
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has been pleased to welcome two new members, Kerry Group and McCormick, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 21 CGF members committed to building trust in the consumer goods industry by offering clear guidance on which third-party social compliance auditing, certification, and monitoring programmes are credible, […]
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Insights with Marie-Claude Quentin | Words of Wisdom from GFSI
In the latest episode of SSCI Insights, Senior Technical Manager of the Global Food Safety Initiative, Marie-Claude Quentin, shares some advice for the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative. Learn more at www.tcgfssci.com.
Social Sustainability
Spotlight on the Women Shaping the CGF’s Sustainability Agenda
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are interviewing our three highly valued female colleagues in the CGF’s Sustainability team, Aliya Kumekbayeva, Debora Dias, and Erin Bush. What do you do at the CGF? Aliya: I’m a Sustainability Officer, helping CGF members collaborate on addressing food waste and plastics globally. Debora: My journey at […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Empowering Women and Encouraging Entrepreneurship in the Cocoa Supply Chain
In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March, I’m happy to reflect on and share progress for recent initiatives Ferrero has undertaken together with our partners to elevate and support women who play a significant role in our cocoa supply chain. The Ivory Coast is an important source of cocoa for Ferrero. Together with […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
On the Path to an Inclusive, Fair and Equitable Company and World: SMART Outsourcing at HEINEKEN South Africa
At HEINEKEN, we are looking beyond our direct employees, as we continue our work to ensure fair living and working standards for the people directly connected to our business. Outsourcing non-core activities means we have the right expertise on-site for the right job; allowing us to focus on what we do best, brewing and selling […]
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