Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
On the Path to an Inclusive, Fair and Equitable Company and World: SMART Outsourcing at HEINEKEN South Africa
At HEINEKEN, we are looking beyond our direct employees, as we continue our work to ensure fair living and working standards for the people directly connected to our business. Outsourcing non-core activities means we have the right expertise on-site for the right job; allowing us to focus on what we do best, brewing and selling […]
Environmental Sustainability
Four Brands Add Their Refrigeration Stories to Updated CGF Publication
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published an updated Refrigeration Booklet, featuring more real-life examples of how CGF members are overcoming technical and geographical challenges to phase out harmful HFCs. When implemented at scale, a HFC phase-down will have huge impact, offering one of the most cost-effective climate mitigation strategies available in the world today. […]
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 […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Welcomes New Member: Woolworths Group
In May 2022, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has been pleased to welcome its newest member, Woolworths Group. The addition of this new member brings the Coalition’s membership to 30 CGF members committed to helping achieve fair and decent working conditions worldwide by driving individual […]
Product Data
CGF Members Work to Improve Product Data, Reducing Supply Chain Costs and Ensuring Consumer Trust
PARIS, 12th November 2020 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announces five projects, as part of its Product Data Coalition of Action, that are designed to address two fundamental challenges in the industry’s data exchange processes. The projects, managed with the support of GS1, aim to improve the quality of product data and reduce inconsistencies […]
Phasing Down HFCs: Good for the Climate and the Economy
The good news is that although HFCs are extremely potent, they only remain in the atmosphere for about 15 years, so their concentrations can be reduced soon after emissions are cut. From November 1-5, Dubai hosts the 27th meeting of signatories to the Montreal Protocol, an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer. This […]
A Refrigeration Success Story and an Industry’s Call-to-Action
Refrigeration has been an important focus area for our sustainability work ever since our Sustainability Pillar was created in 2009. The 2010 Refrigeration Resolution was a global first and an important indication of our commitment, specifying the need to begin replacing HFC refrigeration systems from 2015 onwards. Our members recognised the major and increasing contribution to total […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Welcomes Two New Members: The Bumble Bee Seafood Company and The Walt Disney Company
At the start of 2022, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has been pleased to welcome two new members: The Bumble Bee Seafood Company and The Walt Disney Company. The addition of these two members brings the Coalition’s membership to 29 CGF members committed to helping […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
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 Due Diligence (HRDD) systems in HRC members’ own operations. HRDD is the process organisations should carry out to identify, prevent, […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
The Consumer Goods Forum Board Issues Letter to UN Secretary General to Encourage Governments to Unblock Sea Transportation Routes and Protect Seafarers’ Wellbeing
PARIS, 24th September 2020 — Members of The Consumer Goods Forum Board of Directors have published a letter addressed to the UN Secretary General Mr António Guterres. The letter calls on Mr Guterres to encourage governments to take immediate action to ensure consumer goods companies can continue to serve their customers with the essential goods […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Welcomes Three New Members: Colgate-Palmolive, Ferrero, and Starbucks
Since its official launch on Human Rights Day 2020 with its #SilenceIsUnacceptable campaign, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has been pleased to welcome three new members: The Colgate-Palmolive Company, Ferrero, and Starbucks. The addition of these three members brings the Coalition’s membership to 23 CGF […]
Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Packaging and Certification Solutions within the Circular Economy
The forest sector, through its advancement of sustainably managed forests and forest-based products, has a significant role to play in the circular economy and can provide critical solutions for global sustainability challenges. Through sustainable packaging design, responsible sourcing and supply chain management, the forest sector is achieving progress on sustainability targets such as climate action, […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Welcomes Two New Members: Neste and REWE Group
In fall 2021, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has been pleased to welcome two new members: Neste and REWE Group. The addition of these two members brings the Coalition’s membership to 27 CGF members committed to helping achieve fair and decent working conditions worldwide by […]
Human Rights - Working to End Forced Labour
Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Welcomes Two New Members: Jerónimo Martins and Upfield
Since its official launch on Human Rights Day 2020 with its #SilenceIsUnacceptable campaign, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has been pleased to welcome two new members: Jerónimo Martins and Upfield. The addition of these two members brings the Coalition’s membership to 25 CGF members committed […]
Corporate
The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit: Day Two
Executives from Top Consumer Goods Companies Discuss Global and Local Brands in Today’s Consumer-Centric World BERLIN, Friday 23rd June 2017 – The second day of The Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Summit drew to a close yesterday evening. Day 2 was opened by Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, President and Chief Executive Officer of the LEGO Group. Mr. […]
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 […]
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