The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Retail Summit takes place in Paris from 3 to 5 February 2026, the tenth anniversary of the annual gathering of sustainability leaders in the retail and consumer goods sectors.
The theme of the Summit is ‘From Innovation to Impact: Scaling Solutions for People & Planet‘, highlighting how industry leaders can ‘move beyond pilots and pledges to drive real impact’.
More than 250 senior attendees from over 125 companies across 30 countries are set to be in attendance, with speakers set to include Imke van Gasselt, VP Healthy & Sustainable Diets at Ahold Delhaize; Juan Manuel Bañez Romero, head of EU sustainability policy at Amazon; Cécile Beliot-Zind, CEO at Bel Group; Bertrand Swiderski, chief sustainability officer at Carrefour; Mario Abreu, vice president of sustainability at Ferrero Group; Emily Kunen, senior director, Positive Agriculture Capabilities & Forest Risk at PepsiCo; Peer Swinkels, CEO at Royal Swinkels; and Ken Murphy, group CEO at Tesco plc.
Outside of retail and consumer goods, experts from organisations such as the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; EAT Forum; One Planet Network and The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation will be among those addressing attendees.
‘A major opportunity’
“No business can tackle the breadth and scale of today’s sustainability challenges alone – which is why the Sustainable Retail Summit (SRS) has for a decade been a major opportunity to convene leaders for vital discussions,” commented Wai-Chan Chan, managing director of The Consumer Goods Forum (pictured). “By working together, we can find solutions and drive action faster and more effectively.
“SRS is a premier event for industry leaders to share lessons, exchange best practices, and explore new ideas in a pre-competitive manner. Building future-proof, sustainable businesses requires industry-wide collaboration, ensuring that everyone benefits and accelerates their positive impact.”
Among the key topics set to be discussed at the Summit include how sustainability initiatives can demonstrate business value and contribute to long-term planning; the role of artificial intelligence and digital tools in supporting efficiency, decarbonisation, and circular economy practices; responsible value chains and human rights; and food systems and consumer behaviour.
More information on how to attend can be found at www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/events/sustainable-retail-summit.
