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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…

News Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative

04.08.2025

Sedex-SMETA 7.0 advances on SSCI benchmarking journey

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to highlight the ongoing benchmarking process of Sedex’s SMETA 7.0 — its flagship…

Webinars Forest Positive

02.08.2025

Understanding and applying Forest Positive landscape claims guidance

This recorded webinar introduces practical guidance for companies committed to forest-positive action. It explores how to measure and communicate contributions to production landscapes in a…

News Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative

31.07.2025

Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative welcomes new member Dutch Flower Group

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to welcome a new member, the floral retail supplier Dutch Flower Group (DFG),…

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-…

News Climate Transition

22.07.2025

Carrefour Joins the Climate Transition Coalition of Action

We are pleased to welcome Carrefour as the newest member of the Climate Transition Coalition of Action, our joint effort to drive climate progress across…

News Food Waste Forest Positive

21.07.2025

Scaling Solutions Through Collaboration: CGF at London Climate Action Week 2025

At London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2025, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) showcased its commitment to building climate-resilient, deforestation-free, and socially responsible supply chains. With…