Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Expands to Help Consumer Goods Companies Enhance Environmental Sustainability
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) expands its scope to include environmental sustainability, helping to build trust, confidence, and clarity in expected standards across vital areas including the impact of farming, forestry...
Sustainable 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...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Publishes Environmental Benchmark Criteria Consultation Summary
Certifications are a key tool for organisations to use when conducting supply chain due diligence. However, with dozens of standards to choose from, and more emerging each year — all of which approach sustainability differently...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Kicks Off Development of Environmental Benchmark at Sustainable Retail Summit
On 28th October 2022, the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), a Coalition of Action from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), continued its work to develop a benchmark for independent environmental sustainability audit and compliance standards...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Launches Public Consultation on Environmental Sustainability Benchmark Criteria
Certifications are a key tool for organisations to use when conducting supply chain due diligence. However, with dozens of standards to choose from, and more emerging each year — all of which approach sustainability differently...
Sustainable 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...
Climate Transition
Coalition of Leading Companies Share New Supplier Sustainability Targets To Accelerate Decarbonisation Across Consumer Goods Industry
Paris, 21st November 2024 — The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Towards Net Zero Coalition of Action has published new supplier sustainability targets to set clear baseline standards across the consumer goods sector. The Coalition, made...
Forest Positive
ESM Interviews Sustainability Director Didier Bergeret on the Role of Sustainability in a Changing Corporate World
This interview was originally published on European Supermarket Magazine (ESM). With sustainability – both environmental and social – embedding itself into the day-to-day operations of retailers and consumer goods firms, corporate transparency and accountability is...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Takes Part in Global Responsible Sourcing Conversation at International Sustainability Summit
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) was prominently featured in the global responsible sourcing dialogue at the International Sustainability Summit, held at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia on 26...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Webinar – Introducing the Environmental Benchmark
As the global demand for sustainable practices continues to grow alongside emerging regulation such as EUDR, ensuring environmental sustainability within various industries has never been more crucial. We are excited to share insights from our...
Planet
CGF Sustainability Director Joins Panel on Net Zero at The Economist Group’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Week
On October 4th 2023, Director of Health and Sustainability at The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sharon Bligh joined a panel discussion dedicated to looking at the consumer goods sector’s role in achieving the net zero...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
The SSCI Engages European Retailers on Sustainability at EMD Member Meeting in Amsterdam
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is proud to announce its active participation in the European Marketing Distribution (EMD) member sustainability meeting held on Tuesday, 28 May, in Amsterdam. This engagement underscores...
Planet
Environmental Sustainability in Retail: Consistency in Footprint Monitoring and Data Collection
Measuring an environmental footprint is crucial and one of the first steps in becoming more sustainable. It helps identify areas for environmental impact reduction, make more future-proof choices, and showcase efforts to produce sustainably to...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
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. ...
Plastic Waste
CGF Partners with The Economist Group’s 8th Annual World Ocean Summit; CGF Sustainability Directors to Speak on Plastic Waste and Forced Labour
Next month, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainability Directors, Ignacio Gavilan and Didier Bergeret, will be speaking at The Economist Group’s World Ocean Summit 2021. The CGF is a proud association partner of this year’s...
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...
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