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...
Climate Transition
Common Data Framework
This Common Data Framework (CDF) is designed to promote alignment on the collection and reporting of emissions and deforestation data across global value chains. The CDF focuses on the most critical areas for climate and...
Climate Transition
From Ambition to Action: Defining Our Road to Impact in 2026
In February, leaders from across the consumer goods and retail sectors gathered in Paris for The Consumer Goods Forum’s Climate Transition Coalition Steering Committee meeting. The discussion, which was both energising and candid, centered on...
Industry Solutions
The Imperatives of Data to Support Sustainability and Transparency
Companies run the real risk of failing to meet consumer and regulatory demands Pressure increases on businesses: regulations and changing consumer demands are coming their way, demanding sustainability through transparency. And all companies face this...
Industry Solutions
CSOs: Are You Ready to Collaborate on Data Strategy?
The number of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) have tripled in the past two years. Many are relatively new and are tasked to lead the development of sustainability plans and interact with various departments across the...
Human Rights
Coalition of Global Consumer Goods Companies Launches Framework for the Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence Systems in Aligned Approach Against Forced Labour
PARIS, 15 March 2021 – With a mission to help eradicate forced labour from consumer goods supply chains globally, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has...
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...
Data-Driven Value Chain
The Consumer Goods Forum Introduces: The Data-Driven Value Chain (DDVC)
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce a strategic evolution in our collaborative efforts: What was formerly known as “The Product Data Coalition” and the “End-to-End Value Chain & Standards Committee” have now...
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...
Climate Transition
Towards Net Zero Steering Committee Meets in London to Drive Climate Action in 2025
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Towards Net Zero Coalition of Action convened its Steering Committee for the first time on 28th January in London, ahead of the Sustainable Retail Summit 2025. The meeting provided an...
Corporate
A Successful 5th Edition for CGF China Day in Shanghai
KUALA LUMPUR and PARIS, 14th March 2023 – In collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Plantation and Commodities, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Human Rights Coalition (HRC) today hosted a practical workshop for Malaysian palm...
Corporate
The Consumer Goods Forum’s report shows significant achievements across global consumer goods industry
Paris, 2 April 2026 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the only CEO-led organisation that brings together both manufacturers and retailers globally, today publishes its 2025 Annual Report, demonstrating how it is supporting industry transformation...
Plastic Waste
Consumer Goods Companies Announce Position on Chemical Recycling Technologies and Publish Life Cycle Assessment
PARIS, 13th April, 2022 – As part of its mission to tackle the plastic pollution challenge and help advance a world where no plastic ends up in nature, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Plastic Waste...
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