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  • Publications Data-Driven Value Chain
    08.04.2026

    QR Code Implementation Guideline

    Multiple product codes are slowing down retail checkouts For 50 years, the linear barcode has been the standard for retail. However, it lacks the capacity…

  • Publications Corporate
    02.04.2026

    The CGF 2025 Annual Report

  • Publications Corporate
    31.03.2026

    The Sustainable Retail Summit 2026 Executive Summary

    The 10th annual Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit convened in Paris at a critical inflection point for the consumer goods industry. Against a backdrop…

  • Publications Plastic Waste
    03.03.2026

    Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recommended Guiding Principles for Liquid Packaging Cartons in LMICs

    This publication, entitled “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recommended Guiding Principles for Liquid Packaging Cartons in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)” builds directly on CGF’s 2025…

  • Publications Plastic Waste
    22.01.2026

    Exploring AI for Packaging Circularity

    The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action and Bain & Company have launched “Exploring AI for Packaging Circularity”, highlighting how artificial intelligence…

  • Publications Food Waste
    20.01.2026

    Turning Waste Into Value: A Blueprint for Collective Food Waste Transformation

    The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Food Waste Coalition and Capgemini have launched “Turning waste into value: A blueprint for collective food waste transformation”, reframing food…

  • Publications Forest Positive
    15.01.2026

    The Forest Positive Coalition’s 2025 report

    The Forest Positive Coalition’s 2025 report provides a transparent overview of how member companies are implementing systems to advance deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) supply chains…

  • Publications Human Rights
    10.12.2025

    Tackling Forced Labour Through Human Rights Due Diligence — the Human Rights Coalition’s Own Operations Maturity Report

    The Human Rights Coalition’s Own Operations Maturity Report — Tackling Forced Labour Through Human Rights Due Diligence offers a transparent overview of how member companies…

  • Publications Food Waste
    29.09.2025

    Inspiring Consumers to Waste Less Food: Best Practices for Retailers and Manufacturers

    The Consumer Goods Forum and its Food Waste Coalition of Action has released a new publication entitled “Inspiring Consumers to Waste Less Food: Best Practices…

  • Publications Plastic Waste
    29.09.2025

    Critical considerations for well-designed parallel EPR-DRS systems for recycling

    The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has released a new paper, “Critical Considerations for Well-Designed Parallel EPR-DRS Systems for Recycling”, to…

  • Publications Climate Transition
    23.09.2025

    Supplier Decarbonisation Playbook

    The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and its Climate Transition Coalition has published its new Supplier Decarbonisation Playbook, a practical guide providing actionable steps for consumer…

  • Publications Plastic Waste
    29.07.2025

    (Executive Summary) Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: Design and Implementation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

    The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has published a summary version of its new report, “Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: Design…

  • Publications Plastic Waste
    29.07.2025

    Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: Design and Implementation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

    The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has published a new report, “Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: Design and Implementation in Low-…

  • Publications Corporate
    11.07.2025

    The Global Summit 2025 Executive Summary

    The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has released the 2025 Global Summit Executive Summary, capturing key insights and discussions from this year’s event. The summary covers…

  • Publications Climate Transition
    25.06.2025

    Common Data Framework

    This Common Data Framework (CDF) is designed to promote alignment on the collection and reporting of emissions and deforestation data across global value chains. The…

  • Publications Food Waste
    18.06.2025

    Building a Blueprint for Collective Action: Rethinking Food Waste as a Lever for Growth

    Food waste isn’t just a sustainability issue – it’s a growth opportunity. We are pleased to share Capgemini’s latest high level paper: “Rethinking food waste as…

  • Publications Forest Positive
    22.05.2025

    Best practice note for business on human rights defenders

    Developed by our Forest Positive and Human Rights Coalitions of Action, this note offers practical insight on how companies can integrate respect for Defenders into…

  • Publications Climate Transition
    06.05.2025

    Climate Action in Practice: Actionable Insights to Reduce Deforestation and Conversion

    This document is one of six focused sections from Climate Ambition into Action: A Practical Guide for Retailers and Manufacturers, created by The Consumer Goods Forum’s Climate…

  • Publications Climate Transition
    06.05.2025

    Climate Action in Practice: Actionable Insights to Reduce Food Loss & Waste

    This document is one of six practical sections from Climate Ambition into Action: A Practical Guide for Retailers and Manufacturers, developed by The Consumer Goods Forum’s…

  • Publications Climate Transition
    06.05.2025

    Climate Action in Practice: Actionable Insights to Merchandise Sustainable Products

    This document is one of six targeted sections from Climate Ambition into Action: A Practical Guide for Retailers and Manufacturers, developed by The Consumer Goods Forum’s…