Press Release09 Feb 2017
CGF Becomes Member of a United Nations Environment Programme Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Committee PARIS, 9th February 2017 – The Consumer Goods Forum is pleased to announce that in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), it is now a member of the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC) of the Consumer Information Programme...
Press Release26 Oct 2018Sustainable Retail Summit
Sustainable Retail Summit Day Two Recap: The Opportunity is Now, Both for Business and the Environment LISBON, Portugal, 26th October 2018 – The Sustainable Retail Summit has successfully closed following two days of frank and open discussions about the role of the consumer goods industry in driving positive change on key challenges related...
News Update05 Sep 2021Plastic Waste
CGF Holds Virtual EPR Event with Ministry of Environment in Colombia and Waste2Worth In late August, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) held its first online event in Colombia in partnership with the Ministry of Environment in Colombia and Waste2worth. During the workshop, over 200 representatives from different stakeholder...
Blog20 Jun 2019
The Importance of Information Quality in an Omnichannel Environment Companies around the world of different shapes and sizes share the common purpose of responding to market requirements in an efficient and timely manner, as consumers become increasingly empowered, connected and informed. Therefore, one of...
Video27 Oct 2020E2E Value Chain
E2E SpringBoard | The Virtual Frog Event | Visit the Virtual Environment The Consumer Goods Forum End-to-End Value Chain Initiative hosted a virtual SpringBoard in an exciting new platform. Watch the video to get a sense of the virtual environment the event took place in!
News Update06 Sep 2018Food Waste
CGF Environmental Director Speaks about Food Waste at World Food Summit in Copenhagen On 30th – 31st August, Environmental Sustainability Director, Ignacio Gavilan attended the “Better Food for More People” World Food Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark. The annual event, organised by the Ministry of Environment and Food of...
Blog30 Mar 2023Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Women’s History Month: Introducing the SSCI Environmental Working Group To mark Women’s History Month, the CGF sat down with members of the all-women team of the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative’s (SSCI) Environmental Working Group (EWG). The EWG is leading the SSCI’s groundbreaking work to...
Blog11 Mar 2014
Natural Refrigeration to Take Centre Stage on World Environment Day I for one am extremely excited by the opportunity we have in front of us. Using the collaborative platform provided by The Consumer Goods Forum, we are able to discuss with other retailers and manufacturers...
Press Release06 Jul 2015
Ten International Banks Commit to Finance Sustainable Agricultural Commodities by 2020 LONDON and PARIS, 6th July 2014 – Standard Chartered Bank today become the tenth bank to formally adopt the Soft Commodities Compact, which aligns the banking industry with The Consumer Goods Forum’s resolution to help...
Blog08 Jun 2021Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Cutting Complexity and Confusion Around Sustainability Standards We all know that to tackle the scale of the societal and environmental challenges we face, every business has a vital role in helping to make a positive impact for people and the planet. As...
Blog03 Jun 2022Environmental Sustainability
The Time for Action on the Planet is Now –The Entire Consumer Goods Industry Must Step Up Today, the World Environment Day campaign #OnlyOneEarth is calling for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet. Deep change is needed across sectors, stakeholders and borders to deliver the...
News Update22 Feb 2018Environmental Sustainability
CGF Environmental Director Speaks about Natural Refrigerants at ATMOJapan in Tokyo On February 13th, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Environmental Sustainability Director Ignacio Gavilan co-chaired a panel alongside Jan Dusek from shecco during ATMOsphere Japan in Tokyo. The conference, which was attended by 207 participants, provided...
News Update27 Sep 2018Environmental Sustainability
CGF Environmental Sustainability Director Speaks at the National Poultry Congress in Bucaramanga, Colombia On 5th – 7th September, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Environmental Sustainability Director, Ignacio Gavilan attended the 19th Congreso Nacional Avícola (National Poultry Congress) in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The annual event, organised by Fenavi – Federación Nacional de Avicultores de Colombia...
News Update10 Sep 2019Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability Team Members Speak at Sustainability Summit in Bogota, Colombia At the end of August, members of the Environmental Sustainability team spoke at the largest Sustainability Summit (Cumbre de Sostenibilidad) in Bogota, Colombia. Attended by more than 1,700 delegates, the event brought together experts from...
News Update01 Jul 2022Collaboration for Healthier Lives
Empowering Consumer Choice and Eco Design in France – Best Practices for FMCG Companies with Environmental Labelling of Food The CGF Collaboration for Healthier Lives (CHL) Coalition’s vision is to empower healthier people globally by inspiring healthier behaviour in stores, online and throughout communities around the world. Providing consumers with transparent information about the food...
Press Release14 Feb 2023Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Launches Environmental Working Group Chaired by International Fresh Produce Association PARIS, 14th February 2023 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to present the participants of its newly formed Environmental Working Group (EWG). As the consumer goods industry’s benchmark...