The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to welcome a retailer new member, ALDI SOUTH Group, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 26 CGF members committed to building trust in the consumer goods industry by offering clear guidance on which standards and auditing programmes are credible, trustworthy and meet industry expectations for sustainability.

Anke Ehlers, Managing Director of International Sustainability at ALDI SOUTH Group said, “ALDI SOUTH Group is pleased to support the SSCI and recognises the great value that this initiative brings to the industry. We are diligent and deliberate in our decisions regarding responsible sourcing and appreciate the SSCI’s efforts to provide a robust, expert standardisation for collective alignment.”

Didier Bergeret, Sustainability Director at the CGF said,“Created by the industry, for the industry, SSCI is designed to support organisations in strengthening their supply chain due diligence by driving much-needed harmonisation across a complex sustainability landscape. We’re pleased to welcome the Aldi South Group to this growing initiative and look forward to advancing responsible business practices together.”

The 26 members of the Coalition are: AEON, Ahold Delahize, ALDI SOUTH Group, Asia Pulp & Paper, Danone, EMD, International Fresh Produce Association, Kellonova, Kerry Group, Land O’Lakes, Lindt & Sprüngli, Lipton Teas and Infusions, McCormick, MSD Animal Health, METRO AG, Naturipe Farms, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Tan-Viet, Taylor Fresh Foods, Tesco, The Coca-Cola Company, The Schörghuber Group and Unilever.

The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative, a CEO-led Coalition of Action from The Consumer Goods Forum, is committed to building trust by offering clear guidance on which third-party social compliance auditing, certification and monitoring programmes are credible, trustworthy and meet industry expectations for sustainability. It operates a social and environmental compliance benchmark across four sectors. For more information about the SSCI, visit www.tcgfssci.com

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