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News Food Waste

29.09.2025

New CGF Publication “Inspiring Consumers to Waste Less Food” Shares Best Practices for Retailers and Manufacturers

29th September 2025 – On the occasion of the International Day of Food Loss and Waste, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), through its Food Waste…

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…

Case Studies Human Rights

24.09.2025

Neste implements inclusive grievance mechanisms for third-party workers

Neste is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Hundreds of third-party and migrant workers temporarily work at Neste’s refineries performing…

Case Studies Healthier Lives

24.09.2025

Reaching 90% of dutch households: how Etos is enabling everyday self-care

Etos, Ahold Delhaize’s health & beauty retailer in the Netherlands, is proving how retailers can integrate digital and in-store channels to help consumers build everyday…

Press Releases Climate Transition

23.09.2025

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Climate Transition Coalition Launches New Resource to Drive Supplier Decarbonisation

New York, 23rd September 2025 — The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and its Climate Transition Coalition today published its new Supplier Decarbonisation Playbook, a practical…

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…

News Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative

22.09.2025

New SSCI benchmark consultation opens for Sedex-SMETA 7.0

The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce a public stakeholder consultation for SMETA 7.0, Sedex’s flagship social and environmental auditing methodology. This…

News Human Rights

17.09.2025

Redesigning Recruitment Markets at the UN Forum: CGF Leads Dialogue on Building an Ethical Recruitment Marketplace

At the United Nations Forum on Responsible Business and Human Rights held 16-19 September 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand – which united over 150 partner organisations…

Webinars Forest Positive Human Rights

10.09.2025

Expert series: Best practice for business on human rights defenders

On 9 September 2025, we hosted an Expert Series webinar with to explore how companies can integrate respect for Human Rights Defenders into their human…

News Healthier Lives

10.09.2025

Lessons in Longevity: China and Japan Explore Paths to Better, Longer Lives

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) members in China and Japan are joining forces to help people live better, longer lives. At a pivotal meeting in…

Case Studies Healthier Lives

03.09.2025

From Commitment to Action: ofi Brings Nutrition Support to 70% of Primary Employees

ofi’s Commitment to Workforce Nutrition ofi, a global ingredient supplier in food and beverages, is driving significant progress toward its 2030 goal to provide nutrition…

News Healthier Lives People

03.09.2025

Driving Change Through Healthier Choices: How METRO France, Chefs and Manufacturers Inspire Healthier Menus

In the past four years, the Mon Restaurant Passe Au Durable (“My Restaurant Goes Sustainable”) initiative has continued to inspire chefs across France to adopt…

Case Studies Climate Transition

25.08.2025

Consumer Trends and Retail Responses: Sustainable Choices at Watsons

Today’s consumers increasingly search for health and beauty products that combine effectiveness with sustainability, seeking products that minimise environmental impact and support ethical sourcing. This…

Webinars Forest Positive

13.08.2025

Intro to our palm oil DCF methodology

This recorded webinar offers practical guidance for companies sourcing palm oil committed to forest-positive action. It explains how to implement the CGF Forest Positive Coalition’s…

News Healthier Lives People

12.08.2025

Healthier Lives Coalition Welcomes New Members: Reckitt and Woolworths Group

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to welcome two new members to the Healthier Lives (HL) Coalition. Health and home hygiene manufacturer Reckitt, and…

Videos Healthier Lives

12.08.2025

CGF LATAM Members on Employee Health and Wellbeing

Danone Mexico and FEMSA share wellbeing initiatives, highlighting how regional action is shaping global employee health approaches.  

Webinars Forest Positive

12.08.2025

Intro to our beef DCF methodology

This recorded webinar introduces practical guidance for companies sourcing cattle-derived products, with a focus on achieving deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) supply chains. It provides an…

Webinars Forest Positive

12.08.2025

Intro to our paper, pulp and fibre-based packaging DCF methodology

This recorded webinar introduces practical guidance for companies sourcing pulp, paper, and fibre-based packaging (PPP) materials. It outlines how to apply the CGF Forest Positive…

Webinars Forest Positive

12.08.2025

Intro to our soy DCF methodology

This recorded webinar presents an introduction to the CGF Forest Positive Coalition’s Soy Deforestation- and Conversion-Free (DCF) Methodology. It provides practical guidance to support credible…