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Sustainable Retail Summit
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Highlighting the crucial role of leadership in driving health and sustainability, this session will showcase key strategies from industry leaders who are actively implementing solutions. Join Imke van Gasselt (Ahold Delhaize) and Christine Montenegro McGrath (Mondelēz International), as they discuss the critical focus given to the CGF’s Co-Chair Ambition which remains committed to accelerating positive impacts on People and Planet by driving focused actions faster together.
Plenary Hall
With its global reach, CEO leadership and focus on retailer-manufacturer collaboration, the Consumer Goods Forum is in a unique position to drive positive change and help address key challenges impacting the industry. Join industry leaders Ken Murphy (Group CEO, Tesco) and Hein Schumacher (CEO, Unilever), to learn more about how our core activities in the areas of health and sustainability are benefiting people, planet and business to ensure better lives through better business. Ken and Hein will explore the holistic approach to health and sustainability as exemplified by the Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalitions of Action.
Attendees will gain insights into innovative strategies to combat food waste in retail, advancements in sustainable packaging and progress towards emissions reduction and net zero goals. Ken and Hein will also address the business case for prioritising sustainability initiatives, challenges faced in implementing sustainable practices and methods for bridging the gap between consumer understanding and sustainability efforts.
Plenary Hall
As companies race to meet ambitious net-zero targets, many struggle with the complexity of measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions across global supply chains. In this session, Saif Hameed shares practical insights from helping leading businesses transform supply chain carbon data into actionable sustainability strategies. Drawing from his work with complex multi-tier supply chains, Saif will demonstrate how companies can move beyond basic carbon accounting to drive meaningful emissions reductions while strengthening stakeholder relationships. Attendees will gain insights into approaches for engaging suppliers, employees and customers in decarbonization efforts and discover how data-driven sustainability programs can unlock environmental and business value.
Plenary Hall
In the face of significant headwinds—ranging from declining ESG-linked investments to the high costs and complexity of delivery—many companies are revisiting or delaying their ambitious sustainability goals. Despite these challenges, the urgency of the crisis persists with planetary boundaries being crossed and regulations tightening. In this session, Bain & Company partners Harry Morrison and Caroline Jean will explore a pragmatic, focused approach to sustainability that aligns with market trends, builds on the latest consumer insight and leverages technology innovations in order to deliver impact and value for the long term.
Plenary Hall
This session explores the complex challenge retailers face in implementing sustainable packaging solutions while meeting consumer needs and business objectives. We’ll examine key insights from industry leaders who have successfully navigated this space, with a particular focus on the role of the CGF’s Golden Design Rules (GDR) in shaping supplier guidelines. Panelists will explore the business challenges associated with plastic packaging reduction and highlight practical strategies for integrating the GDRs into company operations, exploring how organisations can align sustainability goals with consumer expectations. Attendees will gain insights into brand transformations aimed at enhancing product sustainability and advancing the circular economy for plastics. Join us to learn how leading companies are turning sustainable packaging challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.
Join industry leaders for a compelling discussion on transforming food retail environments to promote healthier, more sustainable consumer choices. Paul Crewe (Anthesis Group) will moderate this session featuring insights from global retail and nutrition experts. Imke van Gasselt (Ahold Delhaize) will share strategies for advancing sustainable diets and protein diversification, while Greg Garrett (ATNI) will present key findings from ATNI’s 2024 Global Index, offering fresh perspectives on nutrition profiling and the role of investors in driving positive change. Nathalie Alquier (Danone) and representatives from MAF Carrefour will explore innovative approaches to wellness programming, including insights from MAF’s “Choose Better” initiative addressing availability, affordability and consumer engagement in the UAE market. Panelists will examine critical challenges and opportunities in creating healthier food environments, including supply chain complexity, labeling regulations, and the balance between global and regional approaches.
As the shift from disposable packaging to reuse and refill models accelerates, retailers are increasingly exploring strategies to reduce material use, waste and greenhouse gas emissions. This session will examine the successful implementation of large-scale reuse and refill systems, discussing key insights, consumer behavior changes and the operational challenges retailers face in adopting these models. Attendees will gain insights on the integration of reuse and refill systems into retail operations and the evolving habits driving this transformation on the future of retail.
Join this session as we explore the intersection of climate action and human rights, focusing on how companies can integrate human rights considerations into their climate transition plans. Panelists will share real-world examples of how businesses are addressing the impacts of climate change on workers, from protecting against heat waves and air pollution to safeguarding human rights. Panelists will also elaborate on the role and importance of the CGF’s Forest Positive Coalition and the frameworks needed to ensure a just and equitable green transition in the industry.
Join us to connect with visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining retail with cutting-edge climate and nature technologies. Discover how innovative startups are solving complex issues across the value chain, from reducing carbon emissions to ensuring sustainable sourcing. Engage in discussions on the most pressing obstacles retailers face and explore transformative, practical applications designed to tackle specific challenges in your supply chain.
This session will discuss a potential framework for environmental sustainability across the retail sector (including key action areas such as reducing deforestation and improving livestock management techniques). Attendees will first hear from experts in the field and then participate in interactive small group discussions to understand how peers are tackling unique challenges and making progress on decarbonization. This will be a highly interactive session that will enable participants to share best practices and learn from their peers on both challenges and success stories.
Join us to connect with visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining retail with cutting-edge climate and nature technologies. Discover how innovative startups are solving complex issues across the value chain, from reducing carbon emissions to ensuring sustainable sourcing. Engage in discussions on the most pressing obstacles retailers face and explore transformative, practical applications designed to tackle specific challenges in your supply chain.
This session will discuss a potential framework for environmental sustainability across the retail sector (including key action areas such as reducing deforestation and improving livestock management techniques). Attendees will first hear from experts in the field and then participate in interactive small group discussions to understand how peers are tackling unique challenges and making progress on decarbonization. This will be a highly interactive session that will enable participants to share best practices and learn from their peers on both challenges and success stories.
Join this session to discover how industry can effectively tackle forced labour by harnessing collective action and robust Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) practices. Through real-world case studies, this session will highlight strategies for embedding HRDD within corporate operations, emphasising policy’s critical role in successful implementation.
This session will explore how food waste across the supply chain impacts climate change and our food systems. We’ll examine initiatives from farm to retail that are successfully reducing waste, while addressing both environmental and social implications. Participants will learn how different stakeholders are working together to create practical solutions that prevent food loss at every stage of the supply chain.
Discussion will also focus on the critical role of consumer behavior in addressing food waste. We’ll explore effective strategies for engaging consumers in waste reduction efforts, from shopping decisions to household practices. Join us to discover actionable solutions that can help build a more sustainable and resilient food system while mitigating climate impacts.
Join Freya Burton (LanzaTech) for a compelling look at how innovative carbon recycling technologies can transform above-ground carbon sources into sustainable fuels, food and chemical products. Freya will highlight the potential for these technologies to offer an industrial approach to both enable manufacturing at its current scale and achieve sustainability targets, including the role of consumer brands in adapting their supply chains to incorporate recycled carbon.
Plenary Hall
This session will explore how data-driven strategies and behavioral science are transforming the retail landscape, drawing on Josh Bottomley’s experience and insights as CEO of Dunnhumby. Josh will cover key areas such as:
• Modern consumer decision-making patterns
• The role of data, advanced analytics and AI in understanding customer behaviour
• Psychological factors driving customer behaviour
• The growing importance of personalisation
• The evolution of consumer expectations around sustainability and shopping choices
• Strategies for aligning business objectives with consumer trends
Plenary Hall
Join Anna Taylor, Executive Director of The Food Foundation, for a critical overview of interconnected challenges across the UK food system. Anna will highlight the importance of a supportive policy framework in enabling businesses to provide an environment which makes healthier and more sustainable food choices more accessible and available.
Plenary Hall
Timings & sessions may be subject to change.
