SSCI Recognition - The Consumer Goods Forum

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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
- Establish Coalitions of Action
  “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
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- 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
- Establish Coalitions of Action
  “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
- Establish Coalitions of Action
  “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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SSCI-Recognised Schemes

The SSCI helps build trust in sustainability standards worldwide by creating alignment among the many different third-party audit and certification schemes that assist companies in their supply chains due diligence. By undergoing benchmarking against the SSCI’s Social and Scheme Management Criteria, schemes signal their commitment to meeting the industry’s expectations on sustainability standards and governance mechanisms.

Once they have completed the benchmarking process and earned SSCI recognition, SSCI-recognised schemes will be listed below, providing industry professionals with a trusted list of credible and responsible programmes to choose from.

Schemes currently undergoing benchmarking are listed here as well. Check this page to follow their progress through the benchmarking process.

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Industry Review and SSCI Decision

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