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Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Fair Labor Association and International Organization for Migration  Press Release 23 Jun 2021 Human Rights Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Fair Labor Association and International Organization for Migration  PARIS, 23 June 2021 – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) is pleased to announce today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fair...
The Consumer Goods Forum and Fair Labor Association Call for Greater Collaboration to Tackle Forced Labour Issues in Palm Oil Industry Press Release 06 Nov 2018 People The Consumer Goods Forum and Fair Labor Association Call for Greater Collaboration to Tackle Forced Labour Issues in Palm Oil Industry PARIS, 6th November 2018 – Malaysia and Indonesia are leading producers of palm oil, together accounting for 86 percent of global production and employing nearly 3.5 million workers, largely migrants from poorer neighbouring regions and countries.
Stronger Together in Our Fight Against Forced Labor Blog 07 Oct 2021 Human Rights Stronger Together in Our Fight Against Forced Labor The social and economic devastation of the Covid pandemic has eroded years of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2020 global labor income fell by USD $3.7 trillion; over 100 million people were...
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...
Ensuring Good Working Conditions Worldwide with Human Rights Due Diligence Podcast 11 May 2022 Human Rights Ensuring Good Working Conditions Worldwide with Human Rights Due Diligence In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden connects with Richa Mittal, Senior Director, Agriculture and Supply Chain Innovation at the Fair Labor Association. In 2021, he CGF Human Rights Coalition ⁠—...
Expert Series: Empowering the Frontline: Responsible Management of Brand Promoters Video 11 Oct 2024 Human Rights Expert Series: Empowering the Frontline: Responsible Management of Brand Promoters On Thursday 10 October 2024, we hosted an Expert Session on Responsible Management of Brand Promoters, featuring esteemed experts from L’Oréal and the Fair Labor Association. During the session, we explored how the responsible management...
Launch Webinar: Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool Video 04 Dec 2024 Human Rights Launch Webinar: Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool On Monday 2 December 2024, we co-hosted a webinar in collaboration with AIM-Progress, the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and Proforest, to launch the Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) Assessment Tool. During the session, we introduced the HREDD...
Human Rights Coalition Hosts Human Rights Due Diligence Workshop With Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and Malaysian Palm Oil Suppliers Press Release 14 Mar 2023 Human Rights Human Rights Coalition Hosts Human Rights Due Diligence Workshop With Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and Malaysian Palm Oil Suppliers 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...
The Converged Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) Assessment Tool And Guidance Manual Publication 22 Nov 2024 Human Rights The Converged Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) Assessment Tool And Guidance Manual The Converged HREDD Assessment tool and guidance were developed through AIM-Progress and The Consumer Goods Forum. The tool was originally authored by the Fair Labor Association and piloted and adapted by Proforest. This is a...
Launch of the Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool Press Release 22 Nov 2024 Human Rights Launch of the Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool Paris, 22 November 2024 — Members of AIM-Progress and The Consumer Goods Forum Human Rights Coalition, which includes major fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies,  are delighted to have partnered with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and...
Guidelines for Responsible Management of Brand Promoters Publication 10 Oct 2024 Human Rights Guidelines for Responsible Management of Brand Promoters These guidelines, developed by The Consumer Goods Forum’s Human Rights Coalition in collaboration with the Fair Labor Association, provide comprehensive recommendations for the ethical management of brand promoters.  The document outlines key risks faced by...
CGF Managing Director Speaks at Fourth Annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum News Update 16 Nov 2021 People CGF Managing Director Speaks at Fourth Annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum On 28th October, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Managing Director, Wai-Chan Chan, was pleased to join a panel session at the fourth annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) entitled “Promoting a Worker-Centric Trade Policy in the...
Human Rights Coalition — Working to End Forced Labour Hosts Informative ‘Open House’ Session for CGF Members News Update 09 Jul 2021 Human Rights Human Rights Coalition — Working to End Forced Labour Hosts Informative ‘Open House’ Session for CGF Members On 28th June 2021, the Human Rights Coalition — Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) hosted an informative open house session for all CGF members. The HRC is a CEO-led Coalition of Action from The...
CSR Expert Thomas van Haaren Joins CGF as New SSCI Senior Manager News Update 27 Sep 2019 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative CSR Expert Thomas van Haaren Joins CGF as New SSCI Senior Manager The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is delighted to a welcome new recruit, CSR expert Thomas van Haaren, to the Sustainability team. Thomas joins the team, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge on responsible and...
Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Launches Human Rights Due Diligence Training Series News Update 15 Feb 2022 Human Rights Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Launches Human Rights Due Diligence Training Series In February 2022, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) launched a new virtual training series to help raise awareness of the importance of deploying Human Rights...
In New Project, Consumer Goods Companies Team Up with Palm Oil Companies to Fight Forced Labour in Malaysia Press Release 20 Oct 2022 Human Rights In New Project, Consumer Goods Companies Team Up with Palm Oil Companies to Fight Forced Labour in Malaysia PARIS and KUALA LUMPUR, 20th October 2022 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has launched its People Positive Palm (P3) Project, designed to drive collaboration...
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