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SSCI Takes Part in Global Responsible Sourcing Conversation at International Sustainability Summit News Update 23 May 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative SSCI Takes Part in Global Responsible Sourcing Conversation at International Sustainability Summit The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) was prominently featured in the global responsible sourcing dialogue at the International Sustainability Summit, held at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia on 26...
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Coalition Holds Stakeholder events In Atlanta News Update 05 Nov 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Coalition Holds Stakeholder events In Atlanta Industry leaders convened in Atlanta last month for the The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) Coalition Steering Committee meeting. Key discussions revolved around responsible sourcing, collaboration opportunities, and aligning with environmental and...
Improving derivative supplier engagement by collaborating with implementers Blog 06 Oct 2023 Forest Positive Improving derivative supplier engagement by collaborating with implementers 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...
The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Driving Meaningful Impact in Berlin News Update 25 Feb 2025 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Driving Meaningful Impact in Berlin As industries navigate growing expectations for ethical sourcing, collaboration and innovation in sustainability standards are no longer optional – they are essential for building trust, ensuring compliance, and driving meaningful impact across global supply chains. ...
The SSCI Collaborates with BRCGS to Drive Responsible Procurement Conversations in China News Update 18 Jun 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative The SSCI Collaborates with BRCGS to Drive Responsible Procurement Conversations in China The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) participated in a pivotal event hosted by BRCGS in Shanghai, China, on Friday 29 March 2024, aimed at advancing integral global conversations surrounding responsible procurement...
Business Must Ensure Southeast Asia’s Forest Positive Future Blog 21 May 2024 Forest Positive Business Must Ensure Southeast Asia’s Forest Positive Future Supply chains have to be made more sustainable, ethical and reliable Wai-Chan Chan is managing director of The Consumer Goods Forum, a global network of retailers and manufacturers focused on industry standards and driving positive...
The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative at Seafood Expo North America in Commitment to Advancing Labour Standards News Update 24 Jun 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative at Seafood Expo North America in Commitment to Advancing Labour Standards The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) continues to share its active engagement in shaping the discourse on global sustainability standards, demonstrated by its participation in the Seafood Expo North America, held...
Florverde Sustainable Flowers Applies for SSCI Benchmarking Press Release 22 Aug 2022 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Florverde Sustainable Flowers Applies for SSCI Benchmarking PARIS, 22nd August, 2022 — The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from Florverde® Sustainable Flowers (FSF), marking their first step in earning SSCI recognition as meeting...
New SSCI Benchmarking Consultation Opens for BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing (Issue 2) News Update 18 Aug 2021 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative New SSCI Benchmarking Consultation Opens for BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing (Issue 2) The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is delighted to announce the opening of a stakeholder consultation, one of the final stages in the benchmarking process against the SSCI Benchmarking Requirements for Processing & Manufacturing Version...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Welcomes New Members Lindt & Sprüngli and Lipton Teas and Infusions News Update 12 Jul 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Welcomes New Members Lindt & Sprüngli and Lipton Teas and Infusions  The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has been pleased to welcome two new members, Lipton Teas and Infusions and Lindt & Sprüngli, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 25 CGF members committed...
Rainforest Alliance Applies for SSCI Benchmarking Press Release 21 Nov 2023 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Rainforest Alliance Applies for SSCI Benchmarking PARIS, 21 November 2023 — The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce it has received an application from Rainforest Alliance submitting its Sustainable Agriculture Standard for the SSCI Benchmarking...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Takes Active Role in Developing Roadmap to Close Living Income Gap News Update 10 Jul 2024 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...
The Consumer Goods Forum Board Issues Statement Asking Scheme Owners to Undergo SSCI Benchmark Press Release 10 May 2022 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative The Consumer Goods Forum Board Issues Statement Asking Scheme Owners to Undergo SSCI Benchmark PARIS, 10th May, 2022 – CEO members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Board of Directors have today published a statement encouraging relevant supply chain partners to undertake the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) benchmarking...
Fresh Thinking for Sustainable Supply Chains: SSCI and IFPA Convene North American Leaders in Anaheim News Update 20 Oct 2025 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Fresh Thinking for Sustainable Supply Chains: SSCI and IFPA Convene North American Leaders in Anaheim The CGF’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative and the International Fresh Produce Association bring sustainability conversations to life around the world’s largest produce and floral gathering. The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) — an industry solution...
Florverde® Sustainable Flower Achieves SSCI Recognition Press Release 10 Apr 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Florverde® Sustainable Flower Achieves SSCI Recognition PARIS, 12th April 2024 – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Florverde® Sustainable Flowers (FSF) has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition....
The Consumer Goods Forum’s SSCI Recognises Kenya Flower Council (KFC)’s Standard Press Release 15 Dec 2025 Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative The Consumer Goods Forum’s SSCI Recognises Kenya Flower Council (KFC)’s Standard Paris, 18 November 2025 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announced today that SMETA 7.0, Sedex’s flagship social and environmental auditing methodology, has achieved recognition from the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), providing companies with...
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