Human Rights
Major Retailers and Consumer Brands Commit to Eradicate Forced Labour from Global Supply Chains with Launch of New Coalition of Action
PARIS, 10 December 2020 – Today, on annual Human Rights Day, 19 leading members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announce their collective stance against forced labour with the creation of the CGF’s new Human...
Human Rights
Coalition of Global Consumer Goods Companies Launches Framework for the Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence Systems in Aligned Approach Against Forced Labour
PARIS, 15 March 2021 – With a mission to help eradicate forced labour from consumer goods supply chains globally, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has...
Human Rights
Consumer Goods Companies Release Practical Guidance on Repayment of Worker-Paid Recruitment Fees
PARIS and AMSTERDAM, 27th October 2022 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC), in partnership with AIM-Progress, has today released new “Guidance on the Repayment of...
Human Rights
#CloserThanYouThink: Why Consumer Goods Companies are Calling for Urgent Action on Forced Labour for Human Rights Day 2022
Forced labour is everywhere – and it’s on the rise. Recent reports from the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimate 28 million people were in situations of forced labour in 2021, a 12 percent increase from...
Human Rights
Giving a Voice to Those with None – My Story and the Fight Against Modern Day Slavery
Today, the International Labour Organization (ILO) states forced labour in the private economy generates US $150 billion in illegal profits per year, making it the world’s most profitable crime. There are almost 19 million victims...
Healthier Lives
Uniting Sectors to Bridge Health and Labour: A Call to Action on Workforce Nutrition
On the 23rd May, ahead of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Health and Sustainability Director, Sharon Bligh, along with NGO partner, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), convened with...
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...
Health & Wellness
Healthier Lives Coalition Highlights Dietary Shifts and Better Nutrition at Paris 2025 Nutrition for Growth Event
In alignment with World Health Day, the Paris 2025 Nutrition for Growth Event reflected on the importance of collective action to improve nutrition, particularly in the area of maternal health. Ahead of the event on...
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 Retail Summit
Recap: 2022 Sustainable Retail Summit Day 2
AMSTERDAM, 27th October 2022 – We kicked off an exciting start to our first full day of sessions with a warm welcome from moderator Isabelle Kumar and Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director at The Consumer Goods...
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...
People
HRC and AIM-Progress Host Webinar on the Repayment of Worker-Paid Recruitment Fees with Case Studies From Top Glove and Sime Darby
On 22nd May, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Human Rights Coalition (HRC) hosted a webinar in collaboration with its partner, AIM-Progress, on practical examples of how businesses can repay Worker-paid recruitment fees. The webinar was...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Takes Active Role in Developing Roadmap to Close Living Income Gap
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) proudly participated in the Living Wage & Living Income Summit, held on 26-27 June 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This summit organised in partnership by IDH, The...
Human Rights
Successful Training for Trainers on Pre-Departure Orientation for Indonesian Migrant Workers
As part of the Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition‘s People Positive Palm project, The International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted a pivotal Training for Trainers (TOT) session at Lombok Raya Hotel, Mataram City,...
Global Summit
The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2018: Day One
SINGAPORE, 13th June 2018 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Global Summit has kicked off in Singapore, as Ian Cook, CEO of Colgate-Palmolive and co-chair of CGF, unveils the summit with his welcoming address. The key...
Human Rights
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability leads panel on Human Rights in Logistics at Engaging Business Forum
On 15 October 2024, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability, Didier Bergeret, representing our Human Rights Coalition (HRC), expertly moderated an insightful panel discussion at the Engaging Business Forum on Human Rights in Logistics....
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