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Who We Are
Who We Are
What We Do
What We Do
- Address Challenges
  “We are all most grateful to members of The Consumer Goods Forum for doing what is in their power to ensure the availability of these products at affordable prices. We appreciate CGF members’ constant support for the efforts of national governments and public health bodies.”
  DR DAVID NABARRO A WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SPECIAL ENVOY ON COVID-19
- Set Industry Resolutions
  “I am proud to see our industry, through the CGF, help shoppers better understand nutrition so they can make great choices for themselves and their families”.
  CARLOS MARIO GIRALDO MORENO CEO AND PRESIDENT, GRUPO EXITO
- Drive Action & Implementation
  “The CGF proves that partnership creates more impact. This is what I will hold myself accountable for – fostering the force of impactful partnerships to enable better lives through better business”.
  VERONIKA POUNTCHEVA GLOBAL DIRECTOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, METRO AG
- Engage Stakeholders
  “Leadership by the private sector can catalyse action on multiple fronts to tackle hunger, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. This workforce programme is one. It makes business sense, and is the right thing to do. We appreciate CGF’s leadership”.
  Lawrence Haddad EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GAIN
- Support Networking & Sharing
  The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is committed to helping its members understand the challenge being faced and provides a unique, global platform that promotes best practice sharing.”
  Olaf Koch Chairman of the Management Board, METRO
Coalitions & Projects
Our Coalitions & Projects
Events
Our Events
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- Press Releases
- news updates
- Podcasts
- Publications
- Webinars
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- Get in Touch
- Stay Updated

Who We Are
Who We Are
What We Do
What We Do
- Address Challenges
  “We are all most grateful to members of The Consumer Goods Forum for doing what is in their power to ensure the availability of these products at affordable prices. We appreciate CGF members’ constant support for the efforts of national governments and public health bodies.”
  DR DAVID NABARRO A WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SPECIAL ENVOY ON COVID-19
- Set Industry Resolutions
  “I am proud to see our industry, through the CGF, help shoppers better understand nutrition so they can make great choices for themselves and their families”.
  CARLOS MARIO GIRALDO MORENO CEO AND PRESIDENT, GRUPO EXITO
- Drive Action & Implementation
  “The CGF proves that partnership creates more impact. This is what I will hold myself accountable for – fostering the force of impactful partnerships to enable better lives through better business”.
  VERONIKA POUNTCHEVA GLOBAL DIRECTOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, METRO AG
- Engage Stakeholders
  “Leadership by the private sector can catalyse action on multiple fronts to tackle hunger, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. This workforce programme is one. It makes business sense, and is the right thing to do. We appreciate CGF’s leadership”.
  Lawrence Haddad EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GAIN
- Support Networking & Sharing
  The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is committed to helping its members understand the challenge being faced and provides a unique, global platform that promotes best practice sharing.”
  Olaf Koch Chairman of the Management Board, METRO
Coalitions & Projects
Our Coalitions & Projects
Events
Our Events
Library
- Blog posts
- Press Releases
- news updates
- Podcasts
- Publications
- Webinars
- Infographics
- Videos
- View all
Contact
- Get in Touch
- Stay Updated

Who We Are
Who We Are
What We Do
What We Do
- Address Challenges
  “We are all most grateful to members of The Consumer Goods Forum for doing what is in their power to ensure the availability of these products at affordable prices. We appreciate CGF members’ constant support for the efforts of national governments and public health bodies.”
  DR DAVID NABARRO A WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SPECIAL ENVOY ON COVID-19
- Set Industry Resolutions
  “I am proud to see our industry, through the CGF, help shoppers better understand nutrition so they can make great choices for themselves and their families”.
  CARLOS MARIO GIRALDO MORENO CEO AND PRESIDENT, GRUPO EXITO
- Drive Action & Implementation
  “The CGF proves that partnership creates more impact. This is what I will hold myself accountable for – fostering the force of impactful partnerships to enable better lives through better business”.
  VERONIKA POUNTCHEVA GLOBAL DIRECTOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, METRO AG
- Engage Stakeholders
  “Leadership by the private sector can catalyse action on multiple fronts to tackle hunger, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. This workforce programme is one. It makes business sense, and is the right thing to do. We appreciate CGF’s leadership”.
  Lawrence Haddad EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GAIN
- Support Networking & Sharing
  The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is committed to helping its members understand the challenge being faced and provides a unique, global platform that promotes best practice sharing.”
  Olaf Koch Chairman of the Management Board, METRO
Coalitions & Projects
Our Coalitions & Projects
Events
Our Events
Library
- Blog posts
- Press Releases
- news updates
- Podcasts
- Publications
- Webinars
- Infographics
- Videos
- View all
Contact
- Get in Touch
- Stay Updated

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Mission

Our objective is to achieve decent working conditions and sustainable supply chains across the consumer goods industry, worldwide.

This will be achieved through cross-sector collaboration between the consumer goods industry and its stakeholders.

Achievements

Our commitment to tackling forced labour was confirmed in 2016 with the announcement of a Resolution on Forced Labour.

We have also identified three of the most problematic, yet often common, forced labour employment practices across the world in our Priority Industry Principles, which help frame our actions and engagement worldwide to support the global movement to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.7.

Governance

The Coalition Steering Committee has been set up by our Board of Directors to drive global collaboration between retailers and manufacturers.

Its mission is to identify and tackle key human rights issues related to forced labour for the industry, by sharing knowledge and developing relevant tools.

Where Next?

Commitments & Achievements