Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Interview with Luiza Reguse for the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative Spotlight Series
An interview with Luiza Reguse for the GSSI Spotlight Series Passionate about the profound impact of food production on both people’s lives and the environment, Luiza Reguse embarked on her journey in the world...
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Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA) Applies for SSCI Benchmarking
PARIS, 30th November, 2022 — The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from the Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA), marking their first step in earning...
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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) Recognises amfori BSCI
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amfori BSCI Applies for SSCI Benchmarking
PARIS, 16 January 2024 — The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce it has received a benchmarking application from amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI). The application marks amfori’s...
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New SSCI Benchmark Consultation Opens for amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)
This public consultation is now closed. The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce a public stakeholder consultation for amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), amfori’s flagship solution for managing social risks in...
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The Consumer Goods Forum Announces SSCI Recognition of MPS-SQ Under the Social Benchmark for Primary Production
Paris, 8 January 2026, The Consumer Goods Forum today announced that MPS’s MPS-Socially Qualified (MPS-SQ) programme has been recognised by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) under the SSCI Social Benchmark for primary production. ...
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The Consumer Goods Forum’s SSCI Recognises Sedex’s SMETA 7.0, the World’s Most Widely Used Social Audit Platform
Paris, 18 November 2025 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announced today that SMETA 7.0, Sedex’s flagship social and environmental auditing methodology, has achieved recognition from the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), providing companies with...
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SSCI Closes Second Public Consultation on Social Criteria for At-Sea Operations Scope
The CGF Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has closed its latest public consultation on the Social Criteria for its At-Sea Operations (ASO) Scope. This was the second public consultation opened for the scope; the first...
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Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Launches Technical Committee with Ahold Delhaize, EMD and Taylor Fresh Foods
PARIS, 20 March 2024 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to present the participants of its newly formed Technical Committee.
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FSSC 24000 Applies for SSCI Benchmarking
PARIS, 16th May 2023 — The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce it has received an application from Foundation FSSC submitting its FSSC 24000 Social Sustainability Management System...
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The Consumer Goods Forum’s SSCI Recognises Kenya Flower Council (KFC)’s Standard
Paris, 15 December 2025 The Consumer Goods Forum announced today that the Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standards (F.O.S.S.) from the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has achieved recognition from the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI). This...
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The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Driving Meaningful Impact in Berlin
As industries navigate growing expectations for ethical sourcing, collaboration and innovation in sustainability standards are no longer optional – they are essential for building trust, ensuring compliance, and driving meaningful impact across global supply chains. ...
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Third Scheme Achieves SSCI Recognition: SIZA
PARIS, 13th June 2023 – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that SIZA, the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa, completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition. SIZA’s standard,...
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Fairtrade International Applies for SSCI Social and Environmental Benchmarking
Paris, 11 February 2026, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Fairtrade International has entered the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative’s (SSCI) benchmarking process, under the primary production...
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Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Featured on International Trade Centre (ITC) Standards Map
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to have been included in the Standards Map, launched in 2011 by the International Trade Centre, an agency of the United Nations and...
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Kenya Flower Council Applies for SSCI Benchmarking
PARIS, 10th June 2021 — The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from the Kenya Flower Council (KFC), the programme’s first step in earning SSCI recognition as meeting...
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