Press Release28 Sep 2015
The Consumer Goods Forum Statement of Support for Sustainable Development Goals and Post 2015 Development Agenda PARIS, 28th September 2015 – The Consumer Goods Forum would like to welcome the publication of the Sustainable Development Goals. These goals provide an important roadmap for the sustainable world that mirror our own strategic...
Blog11 Jun 2024Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Interview with Luiza Reguse for the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative Spotlight Series An interview with Luiza Reguse for the GSSI Spotlight Series Passionate about the profound impact of food production on both people’s lives and the environment, Luiza Reguse embarked on her journey in the world...
Press Release24 Feb 2022Corporate
The Consumer Goods Forum Successfully Holds 4th CGF China Day in Shanghai PARIS and SHANGHAI, 24th February 2022 – On 17th and 18th February 2022, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) successfully held the fourth edition of its annual China Day series of events. Held at the Shangri-La...
Press Release17 Jun 2022Corporate
Consumer Goods CEOs Highlight Five Urgent Actions Needed to Help Reach 2030 SDG Deadline DUBLIN, 20 June 2022: The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the EY organization have today published a new report bringing together opinions from 13 consumer industry leaders that outlines the urgent priorities the sector must...
Infographic14 Dec 2015
CGF & the UN Sustainable Development Goals Infographic Japanese version
Blog23 Oct 2018Forest Positive
Certified Forest Products Help Meet Corporate Sustainability Targets and UN SDGs Zero-net deforestation is a key objective of the The Consumer Goods Forum and many of its member companies. To achieve it, the CGF has recognized forest certification as an important tool within its sourcing guidelines....
Blog06 Oct 2023Forest Positive
Working above silos to accelerate progress and scale across landscape and district initiatives This impact story is part of a collection of narratives that bring to life some of the complex challenges Forest Positive Coalition members are facing on our forest positive journey and our lessons learned. We’re...
Video06 Aug 2019Corporate
The CGF and the Sustainable Development Goals
Press Release20 Sep 2017Environmental Sustainability
Companies Commit to Simplify Food Date Labels Worldwide by 2020, Reducing Food Waste NEW YORK, 20th September 2017 — “Sell by,” “Use by,” “Display until,” “Best before,” what do they all mean? Consumers around the world navigate a range of date labels on food products, and the resulting confusion...
Blog04 Aug 2023E2E Value Chain
CSOs: Are You Ready to Collaborate on Data Strategy? The number of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) have tripled in the past two years. Many are relatively new and are tasked to lead the development of sustainability plans and interact with various departments across the...
Blog28 Jan 2022Corporate
Collaboration Has Never Been More Critical: 2022 Must be the Year to Prioritise Partnership Working As we race towards the planet’s best last chance to halt runaway climate change and the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals, time to ensure a greener planet and thriving communities is short. Almost...
Blog02 Nov 2017
Food Safety Capacity Building and Africa’s Food System: Building the Foundation for Success Africa is well-known for the tremendous economic and social challenges faced by its people, but also for its great economic and human potential. The challenges, opportunities and dynamism that characterize the continent today are...
Press Release14 Sep 2017Sustainable Retail Summit
The CGF Sustainable Retail Summit Heads to Montréal PARIS, 14th September 2017 – On 2nd-3rd October, The Consumer Goods Forum hosts the global FMCG industry in Montréal for its second Sustainable Retail Summit at the Centre Mont Royal. The Sustainable Retail Summit, which...
Blog09 Oct 2019Environmental 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...
Press Release18 Oct 2023Sustainable Retail Summit
Sustainable Retail Summit 2023 – Day 1 Highlights COPENHAGEN, 18th October 2023: Under the glittering lights of the Tivoli Hotel’s exhibition centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, The Consumer Goods Forum commenced its 8th edition of the Sustainable Retail Summit which brings together more than...