Commitments & Achievements

CGF Becomes an Official “Accelerator” of the Race to Zero Campaign

The Consumer Goods Forum announced it is an official “Accelerator” of the UN’s Race to Zero campaign, to encourage faster progress on carbon reduction across its global membership. This announcement was made at COP26 in Glasgow.

CGF Launches New Carbon Solutions Hub

The CGF has launched its Carbon Solutions Hub (the Hub), a new knowledge repository built in collaboration with Accenture, designed to help members and the broader retail and FMCG sectors to navigate the sustainability landscape, find inspiration, and make and execute against net zero targets at speed.

The New Net Zero Coalition is Announced at the CGF Summit in Kyoto

Following a landmark decision in June 2023, the creation of a ninth Coalition of Action aims to boost the industry’s internal capabilities for achieving Net Zero, enhancing monitoring and reporting of progress.

CGF Launches Climate x Nature x Ag Ecosystem Map

The CGF, a Race to Zero Accelerator, launched the Climate x Nature x Ag Ecosystem Map, a tool that provides companies in the consumer goods and grocery retail sector with a mapping of industry assets – including technology platforms and industry alliances – that give consumer industry companies an easier, more efficient way to get started or accelerate progress on regenerative agriculture. 

Launch of CEO Expert Series

The Coalition launched the CEO and Expert Masterclass Series which allows executive level members to come together to share knowledge, and engage in insightful dialogue on how we as an industry can accelerate progress to reach Net Zero, discussing key topics such as Scope 3 collaboration, decarbonisation, nature, and more.

CGF Announces Net Zero Coalition Leadership Team

The Coalition announced that it will be led by Nina Jönsson, President & CEO, ICA Gruppen, Scott Price, Group Chief Executive, DFI Retail Group, and Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO, Danone at the CGF Board level, with a Steering Committee co-chaired by Grant Sprick, Vice President, Climate & Environment at Ahold Delhaize, and Archana Jagannathan, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo Europe, and Rebecca Marmot, Chief Sustainability Officer at Unilever.

The Coalition Announces Successful Launch of 4 Initiatives

The Net Zero Coalition announced during the Global Summit in Chicaco the successful launch of four initiatives:
1) Define common proposed supplier sustainability targets
2) Launch of Commodity captain masterclasses
3) Source green power
4) Recommend carbon metrics requested by retailers

The Coalition Publishes New Supplier Sustainability Targets

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Towards Net Zero Coalition of Action has published new supplier sustainability targets to set clear baseline standards across the consumer goods sector. The Coalition, made up of 26 leading consumer goods companies, designed the targets to help accelerate the FMCG sector’s decarbonisation efforts and address Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of companies’ absolute greenhouse gas emissions across their value chains.

Key Takeaways Report on 2024 Commodity Masterclass Series Published

The Coalition released its Key Takeaways Report summarizing insights and solutions discussed during its 2024 Commodity Masterclass series. This ongoing initiative convenes Coalition members to share best practices and address the critical challenges of decarbonizing food supply chains, which contribute approximately 25% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Coalition Publishes its "Climate Action in Practice" Guide

The Towards Net Zero Coalition launched a new guide designed entitled ‘Climate Action in Practice’ to help retailers and manufacturers move from climate ambition to real, measurable action. This guide is divided into six sections, addressing key challenges identified by our members. It offers practical guidance, real-world examples, and actionable insights to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable future. Designed for companies at any stage of their climate journey, this publication provides the knowledge and support needed to drive meaningful change.

Publication of Common Data Framework

Different metrics, formats, and methodologies among retailers result in inefficiencies at best, and inaccurate and incomplete data at worst. To reduce the reporting burden on suppliers and enhance data quality, the framework offers retailers common standards on two critical topics:

• Scope 3 category 1 emissions 
• Deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) sourcing 

The framework provides a transitional roadmap to meet users where they are, with clear guidance on:

• The most common use cases for emissions and deforestation data
• The level of granularity in reporting required to support each case
• Validating the data collected by retailers
• Key internal performance indicators to measure

The Coalition Changes Name to "Climate Transition"

The Climate Transition Coalition, formerly the Towards Net Zero Coalition, has been renamed to reflect a broader, more pragmatic approach to climate challenges. While the ambition to reach net zero remains a priority, the Coalition recognises the growing need for companies to adapt to climate risks across supply chains. The new name signals a dual commitment: reducing future risks and helping businesses and suppliers thrive through the climate transition.