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Transforming Ethical Recruitment in Malaysian Palm Oil with People Positive Palm Project Video 24 Jun 2024 Human Rights Transforming Ethical Recruitment in Malaysian Palm Oil with People Positive Palm Project Explore how the People Positive Palm (P3) Project is reshaping ethical recruitment practices in the Malaysian palm oil industry. Join us as stakeholders discuss their commitment to combatting forced labor through collaborative efforts and regular...
Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA) Applies for SSCI Benchmarking Press Release 28 Nov 2022 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative 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...
The Future of Ethical Commerce and Sustainability in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies (FMCG) Blog 20 Jun 2022 E2E Value Chain The Future of Ethical Commerce and Sustainability in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies (FMCG) The UN World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability is therefore the process by...
News Update 15 Apr 2017 ICCR to Host Webinar on Ethical Recruitment Best Practices The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) will be holding a webinar on the ethical recruitment of migrant workers on 2nd May from 11-12:00 ET. The webinar, taking place on the heels of International Labour...
5 Retail-Consumer Products Trends to Watch in 2022 Blog 18 Jan 2022 E2E Value Chain 5 Retail-Consumer Products Trends to Watch in 2022 Retail struggling!? Not quite in 2021 according to IHL Group[1]. US Retail growth in 2021 through November was $831B USD. The growth for November alone was $91.1B USD. Total retail growth year to year is...
Giving Consumers the Reassurance They Seek and Workers the Protection They Deserve Blog 15 Sep 2021 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Giving Consumers the Reassurance They Seek and Workers the Protection They Deserve Today’s conscious consumers are transforming their relationship with global brands. They are increasingly making more informed, ethical buying choices and although we saw signs of a consumer shift before the pandemic, recent reports indicate that...
SSCI Webinar – How Thai Union is Driving Alignment and Improvement in the Seafood Sector with the SSCI Benchmark Webinar 21 May 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative SSCI Webinar – How Thai Union is Driving Alignment and Improvement in the Seafood Sector with the SSCI Benchmark As global demand for seafood continues to soar, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices within the industry is more crucial than ever. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring a compelling case study from Thai Union,...
The SSCI Collaborates with BRCGS to Drive Responsible Procurement Conversations in China News Update 18 Jun 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative The SSCI Collaborates with BRCGS to Drive Responsible Procurement Conversations in China The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) participated in a pivotal event hosted by BRCGS in Shanghai, China, on Friday 29 March 2024, aimed at advancing integral global conversations surrounding responsible procurement...
Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should Blog 24 Jun 2019 E2E Value Chain Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should If there is a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) disaster in consumer goods, it isn’t going to be like something out of the Terminator franchise.  Most likely it will be some rogue algorithm that really distorts...
Florverde® Sustainable Flower Achieves SSCI Recognition Press Release 10 Apr 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Florverde® Sustainable Flower Achieves SSCI Recognition PARIS, 12th April 2024 – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Florverde® Sustainable Flowers (FSF) has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition....
Business Must Ensure Southeast Asia’s Forest Positive Future Blog 21 May 2024 Forest Positive Business Must Ensure Southeast Asia’s Forest Positive Future Supply chains have to be made more sustainable, ethical and reliable Wai-Chan Chan is managing director of The Consumer Goods Forum, a global network of retailers and manufacturers focused on industry standards and driving positive...
Interview with Luiza Reguse for the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative Spotlight Series Blog 11 Jun 2024 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...
The Consumer Goods Forum and Malaysian Government Unite Leaders to Advance Responsible Recruitment Practices Press Release 26 Apr 2024 Human Rights The Consumer Goods Forum and Malaysian Government Unite Leaders to Advance Responsible Recruitment Practices Kuala Lumpur, 25 April 2024 – On the eve of the final adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Directive by the European Union, business, CSOs and policymakers gathered in Kuala Lumpur  to discuss the next practical...
First Scheme Receives SSCI Recognition: BRCGS Press Release 26 Oct 2021 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative First Scheme Receives SSCI Recognition: BRCGS PARIS, 26th October 2021 – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that BRCGS has completed the benchmarking process and has achieved SSCI recognition against the SSCI Benchmarking...
FSSC 24000 Achieves SSCI Recognition Press Release 26 Jan 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative FSSC 24000 Achieves SSCI Recognition PARIS, 26 January 2024 – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Foundation FSSC has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition for their FSSC 24000 Scheme.
News Update 19 Apr 2017 CGF to Speak at Second Regional Symposium on “Promoting Regulatory Harmonization of Recruitment Intermediaries in the Colombo Process Member States” The Consumer Goods Forum is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Second Regional Symposium on “Promoting Regulatory Harmonization of Recruitment Intermediaries in the Colombo Process Member States”. CGF Social Sustainability Director Didier Bergeret...