Mars and Its Commitment to a Culture of Wellness
Today I would like to present a case study of how Mars US has implemented this commitment, and what we have begun to further globally. Building the Foundation Of course, our journey to creating a culture of awareness at Mars began more than 18 months ago. In February 2012, Mars began working with Prevention […]
E2E Value Chain
SGS, Transparency-One And Mars Food Launch Revolutionary Supply Chain Solution
Our increasingly connected world has given rise to larger and more complex supply chains and socially conscious consumers who want to know that the products they buy are produced responsibly. Mars Food has launched a revolutionary supply chain solution that enables them to closely track their global supply chain and give consumers instant insights into […]
Social Sustainability
METRO AG, Mars, Incorporated, Mondelēz International and Target Executives to Lead Sustainability Committee at the CGF
PARIS, 25th March 2019 – The Consumer Goods Forum announced today that the Sustainability Steering Committee has elected a new leadership team, for a two-year renewable term. Christine Montenegro McGrath, Vice President and Chief of Global Impact Officer, Mondelēz International will join Barry Parkin, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer, Mars, Incorporated, to represent the Manufacturer […]
Plastic Waste
Faces of Sustainability: Allison Lin, Mars Inc
In “Faces of Sustainability”, we meet the people behind the scenes of the CGF’s five sustainability coalitions, working to advance sustainability goals in the consumer goods industry and make a better world for everyone. In this episode, the CGF’s Louise Chester chats to Allison Lin from Mars, Inc.
Plastic Waste
Reducing Packaging Waste: A Journey of Collaboration
Amcor & Mars Food partnered to introduce more sustainable packaging for microwavable rice pouches A formidable first for microwaveable food as well as for stand-up pouch packaging The path to more sustainable packaging and products is one that needs to be paved by ambition, collaboration and innovation. For Mars Food and global packaging company Amcor, […]
Plastic Waste
Keeping Plastics in the Value Chain and Out of Nature: Introducing the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition of Action
www.tcgfplasticwaste.com | In this latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast and wrapping up 2020, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden catches up with the co-chairs of the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, Barry Parkin from Mars, Inc., and Rob Nicol from Walmart Canada. The Plastic Waste Coalition announced its first actions that will have a […]
Human Rights
Three Ways Business Leaders Can Advance Human Rights
I was inspired when I attended The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit with other FMCG leaders in Singapore in June. I saw how determined these leaders are to advance human rights. As business leaders, we know that the actions we take today help determine whether or not the world will be a better place tomorrow. […]
Forest Positive
CGF Sustainability Director Joins SPC Impact 2021
On 20th April 2021, CGF Sustainability Director, Didier Bergeret, joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC’s) annual SPC Impact conference for a virtual session entitled, “Responsible Sourcing: Why Companies are Making Investments in the Forests They Rely On?” in his role as director of the CGF’s Forest Positive Coalition. The session was sponsored by the Sustainable […]
Healthier Communities High on Agenda at this Year’s Sustainable Retail Summit
Some 240 delegates from nearly 30 countries joined this year’s Sustainable Retail Summit, held in Paris on 27th & 28th October. The event delivered on its promise to inspire and inform, leaving participants equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement sustainable business practices in their organisations and drive positive change across the industry. […]
The Consumer Goods Forum Bolsters Board of Directors with Appointment of Five New CEOs
Global CEOs from Alibaba, ICA Gruppen, Mars, Incorporated, SCA Group and Target Corporation Join The Consumer Goods Forum Board of Directors PARIS, 9th December 2016 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has today announced the appointment of five additional CEOs to its Board of Directors. These appointments mean that the Board, which is responsible […]
Forest Positive
New Publication from CGF Forest Positive Coalition Illustrates Consumer Goods Companies’ Collective Strategy for Driving End to Commodity-Driven Deforestation
PARIS, 31 March 2021 — Six months after being officially launched at New York Climate Week, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has published its first-ever report, “Taking Root: Embarking on the Forest Positive Journey,” which offers a comprehensive illustration of the Coalition’s strategy to lead cross-sector efforts in ending commodity-driven […]
Forest Positive
New Consumer Goods Coalition to Accelerate Systemic Effort to Remove Deforestation and Forest Degradation from Key Commodity Supply Chains
PARIS, 22nd September 2020 – Today, as part of Climate Week 2020, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) officially launches the Forest Positive Coalition of Action, including 17 global consumer goods brands, retailers and manufacturers that will work together and use their collective voice to accelerate systemic efforts to remove deforestation, forest degradation and conversion from […]
Forest Positive
The Consumer Goods Forum Advances on Commitment from Businesses to Publicly Report Against New Deforestation Performance Metrics
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition of Action – led by Alexandre Bompard, CEO, Carrefour, and Grant F. Reid, CEO, Mars, Incorporated – today demonstrates critical progress on its commitment to publicly report against new performance metrics to end commodity-driven deforestation, in a major push to increase collective transparency To help achieve a forest […]
Health & Wellness
Carrefour & Danone Join Forces with Five Other Food Industry Players and Win the 2021 Sirius Prize
Paris, 26th November 2021 – To meet the demand from consumers in France seeking better eating habits, Carrefour and Danone built an unprecedented partnership with several other major national brands: Barilla, Bel, Mars Food, Savencia and Unilever, with the support of The Consumer Goods Forum. Tasty, balanced recipes, rated Nutriscore A or B were published […]
Forest Positive
Five Questions with CGF Forest Positive Coalition Co-sponsor, Grant F. Reid
The Consumer Goods Forum catches up with Forest Positive Coalition Co-sponsor, Grant F. Reid, CEO & Office of the President, Mars, Incorporated, to hear his reflections on the Coalition’s progress after two years and upcoming milestones. To learn more, visit www.tcgfforestpositive.com.
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