The Consumer Goods Forum’s report shows significant achievements across global consumer goods industry

In a year defined by disruption and shifting expectations from customers, investors and policymakers alike, the CGF strengthened its role in helping industry leaders to navigate urgent challenges.

The report, ‘From Ambition to Execution: Building Resilient Consumer Goods Value Chains‘, illustrates how the CGF is turning shared insights into real-world results through its global network of senior leaders from more than 380 organisations across 70 countries.

Action across a global network

In an increasingly fragmented world, the CGF’s plays a crucial part in uniting the industry around urgent issues. Standout achievements from 2025 include:

• Sustainability at scale: More than 1,200 suppliers engaged in deforestation- and conversion free internal assessments, while industry-wide packaging standards gained significant traction.
• Human rights progress: 91% of human rights coalition members now report mature due diligence systems, signaling a major step forward in tackling forced labor risks.
• Climate action made practical: A new Common Data Framework is helping companies simplify reporting and accelerate their own decarbonisation efforts.
• Fighting food waste: Data-driven approaches are unlocking new efficiencies across supply chains.

AI moves to the forefront of industry transformation

AI emerged as a key priority in 2025, with members advancing its adoption across operations and value chains. From improving demand forecasting and supply chain efficiency to enabling retail media and enhancing in-store experiences, AI is increasingly seen as a lever for both sustainable growth and resilience.

Through dedicated forums, pilot initiatives and cross-industry collaboration, the CGF is helping companies move beyond experimentation toward scalable, standards-based deployment of AI, while addressing challenges around data quality, interoperability and cybersecurity. AI will be a focus for discussion at the CGF’s Global Summit this June, themed: ‘The Adaptive Edge: Leveraging Technology & AI for Business Impact and Sustainability’.

“Despite another year of economic and geopolitical shifts, our members continue to show their commitment and resolve – which is testament to the agility and resilience of the industry. Looking ahead, CGF will continue to focus on execution, digital innovation, and regional growth – ensuring collaboration leads to tangible impacts for businesses, consumers, and communities alike. Our desire to drive better lives through better business is stronger than ever.” – Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director, The Consumer Goods Forum

An essential player in a rapidly evolving sector

With over 380 member companies representing €5.2 trillion in combined sales, the CGF is a powerful force for change. Its unique strength lies in bringing together competitors, partners, and stakeholders in a pre-competitive space, enabling faster, smarter and scalable solutions to shared challenges.

With the CGF already three months into delivering another year of industry progress, its Annual Report is part of the organisation’s commitment to transparency. By shining a light on where change is happening and where even greater focus is needed, the aim is to keep driving action across the global consumer goods community.

Thank you to Kearney for their support in the production of this report.