Corporate
Rethinking Sustainability at NYCW: From Ambition to Agility
New York Climate Week (NYCW) 2025 once again brought together business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and innovators in a high-energy atmosphere. This year, however, the tone was different. Instead of spotlighting individual achievements, conversations focused on...
Plastic Waste
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition Releases New Guidance on EPR for Packaging in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
Paris, 30th September, 2025 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has published a new discussion paper, “EPR for Packaging: Design and Implementation in Low-and Middle-Income Countries”, offering guidance to policymakers,...
Food Waste
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 Coalition of Action, has published “Inspiring Consumers to Waste Less...
Food Waste
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 for Retailers and Manufacturers. This publication provides best practices and...
Plastic Waste
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 support policymakers and industry leaders in navigating the complexities of...
Health & Wellness
Reaching 90% of Dutch Households: How Etos Is Enabling Everyday Self-Care
Olam Agri is a differentiated and market-leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets. This is case study on Olam Agri's commitments to Workforce Nutrition.
Climate Transition
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 guide providing actionable steps for consumer goods companies to engage...
Climate Transition
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 goods companies to engage their suppliers and accelerate sector-wide decarbonisation....
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
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 consultation falls under the SSCI’s Processing & Manufacturing and Primary...
Human Rights
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 and 1,200 attendees from across sectors – The Consumer Goods...
Human Rights
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 rights policies and due diligence processes using the the Best...
Healthier Lives
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 Shanghai on 2 July 2025, the CGF China Healthier Lives...
Health & Wellness
From Commitment to Action: ofi Brings Nutrition Support to 70% of Primary Employees
Olam Agri is a differentiated and market-leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets. This is case study on Olam Agri's commitments to Workforce Nutrition.
Healthier Lives
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 healthier and more sustainable recipes into their menus. The initiative...
Climate Transition
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 shift reflects a growing awareness among consumers of how personal...