Corporate
How Can Retailers Create Positive Social and Environmental Impact Through Their Online Communities?
The events of the past year have cemented the role of supermarkets as a force for good in local communities. From collection and distribution points for foodbanks, to makeshift vaccination and testing centres, they’ve shown how their sheer size and reach can improve the world around us. With the continuing rise of online shopping and […]
Corporate
The Values of Values: Capturing the Value (Having Impact)
In our 3-part series on ‘the value of values’ so far, we’ve defined: what values are, how they’re used, how a company can identify its values, and how to commit to them with action. Today, we’ll close out the series by looking at the positive impact that results from ‘walking the talk.’ The proverbial ‘value […]
Environmental 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 the opportunity to discuss global and Japanese market trends in the HVAC&R sector with governmental representatives, end users, domestic and […]
Plastic Waste
Consumer Goods Companies Announce Position on Chemical Recycling Technologies and Publish Life Cycle Assessment
— For the first time, consumer good companies are joining forces through The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) to set the agenda for the development of new plastic recycling technologies. — The CGF’s Coalition of Action on Plastic Waste has today published an independent scientific study which demonstrates that the chemical recycling of hard-to-recycle plastic waste […]
Environmental Sustainability
CGF Publishes New Report on Understanding the Most Cost-Effective Way to Fight Climate Change
The Consumer Goods Forum, in Partnership with shecco, Explores Natural Refrigerants and Industry Actions to Phase Out HFCs PARIS, 22nd April 2019 — The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce the launch of “Understanding the Most Cost-Effective Way to Fight Climate Change”. Developed in partnership with shecco, the booklet explores the topic of refrigerant systems […]
Environmental Sustainability
CGF Environmental Director, Ignacio Gavilan to Co-Chair Panel at ATMOsphere Japan in Tokyo
On February 13th 2018, Ignacio Gavilan, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Environmental Director, will lead a panel discussion during ATMOsphere Japan in Tokyo, at the Tokyo Conference Center Shinagawa. The panel, entitled “Future of the Industry End User Panel”, will also include speakers from Ajinomoto, Yoshio Ice Manufacturing Refrigeration, Lawson, Nara Coop and AEON. This […]
Sustainable Retail Summit
Business Leaders, Sustainability and Health Experts and Environmental Groups Set to Unite at Sustainable Retail Summit to Help Shape Future of Industry
The Consumer Goods Forum gears up to host more than 400 industry leaders and experts from 13th – 14th October, for two days of inspirational talks and best practice sessions helping to drive positive change for business, people and planet Major businesses and non-profit organisations including Unilever, Danone, PepsiCo, WHO, Walmart and WWF will reflect […]
Corporate
Special Edition: Industry Actions to Tackle Covid-19 and Support People
The strength of the CGF lies in its collaborative efforts and ability to bring our industry together to discuss challenges impacting our people, our customers and our businesses, and to share best practices and knowledge. The world is now facing a pandemic not seen in our lifetime, but our industry is stepping up and showcasing […]
Forest Positive
CGF Sustainability Director Joins SPC Impact 2021
On 20th April 2021, CGF Sustainability Director, Didier Bergeret, joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC’s) annual SPC Impact conference for a virtual session entitled, “Responsible Sourcing: Why Companies are Making Investments in the Forests They Rely On?” in his role as director of the CGF’s Forest Positive Coalition. The session was sponsored by the Sustainable […]
Sustainable 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 World Environment Day has just highlighted, actions today are not just impacting the wellbeing of communities and our environment now […]
Social Sustainability
METRO AG, Mars, Incorporated, Mondelēz International and Target Executives to Lead Sustainability Committee at the CGF
PARIS, 25th March 2019 – The Consumer Goods Forum announced today that the Sustainability Steering Committee has elected a new leadership team, for a two-year renewable term. Christine Montenegro McGrath, Vice President and Chief of Global Impact Officer, Mondelēz International will join Barry Parkin, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer, Mars, Incorporated, to represent the Manufacturer […]
CGF Environmental Director Speaks about Natural Refrigerants at ATMOsphere Ibérica in Madrid
On October 24th, Ignacio Gavlian, Director of Environmental Sustainability at The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) took part in a panel discussion at ATMOsphere Ibérica: Business Case for Natural Refrigerants in Madrid, a conference that brings together industry decision makers and governments to change the future of natural refrigerants in Spain, Portugal, Latin America and around […]
Sustainable Retail Summit
A More Sustainable Future
Ahead of The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Retail Summit this month, Elvan Onal, P&G Vice President For Home Care products in Europe reinforces the company’s approach to sustainability – the belief that actions speak louder than words – and outlines how this translates into innovation. There is one common factor all industries are facing today; […]
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