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...
Human Rights
CGF Joint Statement on Human Rights in the Palm Oil Sector
PARIS, 21 January 2021 — As collectives of major global companies with supply chains in the palm oil sector, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition and Human Rights Coalition — Working to End...
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...
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...
Human Rights
CGF Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Launches Stakeholder Consultations on Human Rights Due Diligence Frameworks and Palm Oil Sector Transformation Focused on Addressing Forced Labour
PARIS, 5 October 2020 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has today launched a public consultation on its framework for the implementation of forced labour-focused...
Social Sustainability
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.
Forest Positive
Forest Positive Coalition Launches First Guidance Documents for Forest Positive Soy and Palm Oil Suppliers
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition has today released two documents that can aid companies in their efforts to become forest positive businesses. The “Guidance for Forest Positive Soy Suppliers and Traders” is...
Forest Positive
Forest Positive Coalition Launches Palm Oil Deforestation Monitoring and Response Framework
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition has today published a Framework to proactively monitor and address deforestation and peat non-compliances linked to palm oil supply chains. The Coalition has consulted extensively in developing...
CGF Participates in Guardian Live Chat Debate on Sustainable Palm Oil
Earlier this week, CGF Environmental Sustainability Director, Ignacio Gavilan, participated in a live chat debate on sustainable palm oil. The debate was held by Guardian Sustainable Business and was supported by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. Participants...
Forest Positive
Forest Positive Coalition Hosts Final Day of Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue – Europe
On 29th September 2021, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition hosted the third and final day of the Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue (SPOD) – Europe. SPOD – Europe is a joint venture by...
Forest Positive
What We Learnt From Our Forest Footprint Pilot Exercise
Working towards a ‘Forest Positive’ strategy Since Nestlé made its no-deforestation commitment in 2010, we have worked directly within our supply chains to ensure that we know where the palm oil and other raw...
Forest Positive
CGF Forest Positive Coalition Sponsors the 2021 Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue – Europe
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition (FPC) is proud to sponsor this year’s annual Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue (SPOD) – Europe, to be held virtually from 27th to 29th September. SPOD – Europe is...
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...
Environmental Sustainability
Fighting for Forests: The Leuser Ecosystem
But as well as providing a unique home for nature, the Leuser ecosystem also provides essential services to millions of Sumatrans. Their livelihoods and food supply rely on environmental services such as freshwater for...
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