The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to welcome a new member, the floral retail supplier Dutch Flower Group (DFG), bringing its membership to 26 CGF members. The SSCI builds trust in sustainability standards globally by supporting the benchmarking and recognition of third-party auditing, monitoring, and certification programmes covering activities across both social and environmental sustainability scopes.
Jan van Dam, CEO of Dutch Flower Group, said, “Our CGF membership supports the further strengthening of our partnerships with multiple retailers, while also reinforcing our position as a frontrunner in sustainability across the global floriculture sector.”
Marcel Zandvliet, CMO/CSO of Dutch Flower Group supports this and adds, “Joining SSCI is a logical next step in building further on our approach to responsible sourcing and social compliance. I look forward to exchanging experiences and working together to make our supply chains more responsible and sustainable.”
Didier Bergeret, Sustainability Director at the CGF said,“We are delighted to welcome Dutch Flower Group to the SSCI community. Their commitment to maximise sustainability throughout their supply chains, as outlined in their sustainability strategy IMPACT2030, reflects the growing momentum among businesses to align around credible, transparent sustainability practices. As global expectations evolve, collaboration through initiatives like SSCI is key to creating more resilient and ethical supply chains across all sectors — including floriculture.”
The 26 members of the Coalition are: AEON, Ahold Delhaize, ALDI SOUTH GROUP, Asia Pulp & Paper, Danone, Dutch Flower Group, EMD, International Fresh Produce Association, Kerry Group, Land O’Lakes, Lindt & Sprüngli, Lipton Teas and Infusions, McCormick, MSD Animal Health, METRO AG, Naturipe Farms, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Tan-Viet, Taylor Fresh Foods, Tesco, The Coca-Cola Company, The Schörghuber Group and Unilever.
The SSCI, an industry solution driven by the CGF Board of Directors, facilitates decision-making on schemes at both buyer and supplier level and sets the responsible sourcing expectations for the industry. For more information, visit www.tcgfssci.com.
