Forest Positive
Forest Positive Coalition Welcomes New Member: ALDI SOUTH GROUP
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition (FPC) is pleased to welcome a new member, ALDI SOUTH GROUP. Anke Ehlers, Managing Director of International Sustainability at ALDI SOUTH Group, said, “At ALDI SOUTH Group...
Data-Driven Value Chain
Towards Decarbonizing Freight Transport in Latin America (White Paper)
Decarbonizing freight transport is crucial to tackling climate change in Latin America. As one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the region, this sector plays a fundamental role in the transition to...
Planet
Resetting Sustainability Strategies: Facing the New Reality in Consumer Industries
Sustainability is evolving, and so are the strategies of Retailers and Consumer Products companies. Over the past year, I’ve spoken to many Chief Sustainability Officers, and they are all trying to balance their ambition...
Plastic Waste
Sustainability in 2025: Accelerating Retail’s Role in Systemic Change
The Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit will convene sustainability leaders in London on January 29th. Ben Dixon shares a perspective ahead of this important annual event. As London’s foggy January sets the scene, sustainability...
Forest Positive
Forest Positive Coalition Leads Collaborative Action for Sustainable Transformation in Brazil’s Soy and Cattle Sectors
The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition hosted a landmark series of multistakeholder meetings in Brazil in 2024, bringing together over 140 leaders from government, business, philanthropy, and civil society sectors to advance sustainable practices...
Health & Wellness
Employee Wellbeing in SPAR Norway
A division of NorgesGruppen ASA, SPAR Norway is operated within the retail division Kjøpmannshuset, which not only includes SPAR and EUROSPAR branded stores but other retail formats as well. The SPAR Brand was introduced to Norway in 1984 and has grown to be a retail format with a presence across the country. SPAR Norway enables independent retailers to learn from international best practice and also from innovations implemented in company-owned stores.
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI Benchmark Consultation Opens For FISH
The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is happy to announce the opening of a public stakeholder consultation for the Fairness, Integrity, Safety, and Health (FISH) Standard for Crew, as it advances in the SSCI Benchmark process....
Industry Solutions
IOO·HORIZON 2024 Sitges, Studio Session with Maryann Moschides, Scanbuy Inc.
During the 1OO • Horizon Conference, 2024, held in Sitges, Spain. We had the opportunity to interview Maryann Moschides, CMO at Scanbuy Inc. She highlighted what her session , Impact of implementing QR Codes was...
Industry Solutions
IOO·HORIZON 2024 Sitges, Studio Session with Leontien Hasselman – Plugge, Impact Buying
During the 1OO • Horizon Conference, 2024 held in Sitges , Spain. We had the opportunity to have a sit down with Leontien Hasselman, CEO of Impact Buying. During our discussion she broke down the key...
Food Waste
Food Waste Coalition Publishes Series of One-Pagers on Reducing GHG Emissions
The Food Waste Coalition of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has introduced a new series of concise and impactful one-pagers designed to spotlight the critical role of food loss and waste (FLW) in tackling climate...
Health & Wellness
Wellbeing in the Workplace: An Expert Session
This webinar features members of The Consumer Goods Forum Employee Health & Wellbeing working group from Danone, Migros Ticaret, Pepsico, Unilever and Walmart share their industry experiences, strategies and success stories for supporting employee health...
Forest Positive
Forest Positive Coalition 2024 Highlights Report
Forests are vital for life on Earth, providing food, air, water, and regulating our climate. Yet, deforestation and ecosystem conversion continue to degrade nearly 30% of global land, contributing to around 10% of climate change....
Forest Positive
Forest Positive Report Shows Consumer Goods Sector is Increasing Transparency in Efforts to Reduce Deforestation in Supply Chains
In their 2024 Annual Report, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition showcases remarkable progress in combating deforestation and enhancing transparency across palm oil, soy, paper, pulp, and beef supply chains. With a focus on...
Climate Transition
Towards Net Zero Commodity Masterclass: Coffee With Ahold Delhaize
On December 12th 2024, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) hosted the fifth in a series of Commodity Masterclasses – where Towards Net Zero Coalition members shared decarbonisation learnings and case studies for the most critical...