The Consumer Goods Forum

Podcast cover: title 'The Big Interview' with Sharon Bligh of The Consumer Goods Forum, microphone on the right, 'Sustainability Online' subtitle.

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sharon Bligh on ‘changing the conversation’ about food waste

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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action recently reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity…

Newton's Wil Schoenmakers talks to SustainabilittyOnline about why circularity needs a strong business case

Newton’s Wil Schoenmakers on why circularity needs a strong business case

2 months ago2 months ago12 mins

Businesses looking to build circular economy models should start by developing a commercial case, rather than relying on small pilot…

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Impactt have teamed up to launch a new data platform – the Ethical Recruitment Atlas – which seeks to help businesses identify and address worker-paid recruitment fees across global supply chains.

Ethical Recruitment Atlas tracks recruitment fee risks across global supply chains

2 months ago2 months ago5 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Impactt have teamed up to launch a new data platform – the Ethical Recruitment Atlas…

Podcast cover for 'The Big Interview' with Mark Kardos (IBM) and a large microphone, set on a white background; includes 'SustainabilityOnline' subtitle.

IBM’s Mark Kardos on how well-managed AI can help improve sustainability performance

2 months ago2 months ago9 mins

At the recent Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Vienna, IBM hosted a panel discussion exploring how retail and consumer…

Panel discussion on a blue-lit stage with three speakers and an audience watching; screen shows 'The Future of Health'.

Achieving public health outcomes should be a joint effort, says CGF Summit panel

3 months ago3 months ago5 mins

Consumers, retailers and healthcare providers all have a role to play in improving public health outcomes, a panel at The…

While AI currently accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm's indirect emissions, the rapid growth of the sector means that pressure on resources such as energy, water and raw materials may increase rapidly over the coming decade, a new report from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) suggests.

Environmental impact from AI on consumer goods firms explored in new report

3 months ago3 months ago5 mins

While AI currently accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm’s indirect emissions, the rapid growth of…

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity – i.e. the share of total food waste relative to total food handled – since 2021.

CGF’s Food Waste Coalition of Action reports reduction in food waste intensity among members

4 months ago4 months ago4 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity…

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning #sustainability vision into business reality. Here’s our interview with Didier Bergeret, Sustainability Director, The Consumer Goods Forum.

Ambition Into Action – Didier Bergeret, Sustainability Director, The Consumer Goods Forum

6 months ago5 months ago10 mins

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…