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Press Release 28 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...
CGF & The UN Sustainable Development Goals Publication 25 Apr 2019 Social Sustainability CGF & The UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Consumer Goods Forum Successfully Holds 4th CGF China Day in Shanghai Press Release 24 Feb 2022 Corporate 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...
Interview with Luiza Reguse for the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative Spotlight Series Blog 11 Jun 2024 Sustainable 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...
Three reasons why companies should take a landscape approach to tackle deforestation Blog 21 Mar 2025 Forest Positive Three reasons why companies should take a landscape approach to tackle deforestation   Protecting forests makes clear business sense for consumer goods companies. It is critical for ensuring a stable supply of commodities like palm oil and pulp and paper – and ultimately the longevity of businesses...
Consumer Goods CEOs Highlight Five Urgent Actions Needed to Help Reach 2030 SDG Deadline Press Release 17 Jun 2022 Corporate 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...
Infographic 14 Dec 2015 CGF & the UN Sustainable Development Goals Infographic Japanese version  
Certified Forest Products Help Meet Corporate Sustainability Targets and UN SDGs Blog 23 Oct 2018 Forest 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....
Resetting Sustainability Strategies: Facing the New Reality in Consumer Industries Blog 14 Jan 2025 Environmental Sustainability Resetting Sustainability Strategies: Facing the New Reality in Consumer Industries   Sustainability is evolving, and so are the strategies of Retailers and Consumer Products companies. Over the past year, I’ve spoken to many Chief Sustainability Officers, and they are all trying to balance their ambition...
The CGF and the Sustainable Development Goals Video 06 Aug 2019 Corporate The CGF and the Sustainable Development Goals
Working above silos to accelerate progress and scale across landscape and district initiatives Blog 06 Oct 2023 Forest 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...
Companies Commit to Simplify Food Date Labels Worldwide by 2020, Reducing Food Waste Press Release 20 Sep 2017 Environmental 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...
CSOs: Are You Ready to Collaborate on Data Strategy? Blog 04 Aug 2023 E2E 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...
Food Safety Capacity Building and Africa’s Food System: Building the Foundation for Success Blog 02 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...
Collaboration Has Never Been More Critical: 2022 Must be the Year to Prioritise Partnership Working Blog 28 Jan 2022 Corporate 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...
The CGF Sustainable Retail Summit Heads to Montréal Press Release 14 Sep 2017 Sustainable 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...