Research & Reports

CGF Social Sustainability Newsletter | Q1 2021

The Consumer Goods Forum

Research & Reports

2020 Environmental Sustainability Goals at P&G

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Corporate Responsibility

CGF Joint Statement on Human Rights in the Palm Oil Sector

The Consumer Goods Forum

Research & Reports

2020 Environmental Sustainability Goals at P&G

In 2010, P&G declared a set of goals and commitments to reduce our environmental footprint across climate, water and waste. Since then our business has continued to grow, while our teams have developed smarter, more efficient ways to operate.

Corporate Responsibility

CGF Joint Statement on Human Rights in the Palm Oil Sector

As collectives of major global companies with supply chains in the palm oil sector, The Consumer Goods Forum Forest Positive Coalition and Human Rights Coalition — Working to End Forced Labour both share a steadfast commitment to tackling environmental and social issues associated with palm oil production and supply.

Corporate Responsibility

Major Retailers and Consumer Brands Commit to Eradicate Forced Labour from Global Supply Chains with Launch of New Coalition of Action

Today, on annual Human Rights Day, 20 leading members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announce their collective stance against forced labour with the creation of the CGF’s new Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Grocery Retailers Helping Customers Protect Tropical Forests

Luckily, many grocery retailers recognize the impact they can have and are doing something to make sure their sourcing and your purchasing decisions make a positive impact.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Consumer Goods Coalition to Accelerate Systemic Effort to Remove Deforestation and Forest Degradation from Key Commodity Supply Chains

17 global consumer goods brands will work together to accelerate systemic efforts to remove deforestation, forest degradation and conversion from key commodity supply chains, and drive transformative change across the industry.

Corporate Responsibility

Be Well. Do Well. Aramark's Plan for People, for Planet

Aramark's purpose revolves around its mission to enrich and nourish lives: Aramark strives to create a better world by considering the company’s environmental, economic, social and ethical dimensions.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aramark Announces New 2025 Sustainability Plan

Today, Aramark, the leading U.S.-based provider of food, facilities and uniform services, announced a new 2025 sustainability plan, Be Well. Do Well., focused on positively impacting people and the planet.

Environment

New Ceres Report Calls on Major Food Companies to Use Vanishing Water Resources More Efficiently

Third edition of Feeding Ourselves Thirsty reveals improved scores in water management practices from industry giants such as Mars, Incorporated and Unilever, but finds insufficient corporate action overall in an increasingly water-stressed world.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Soap with Certified Sustainable Palm Oil to Hit Hotels Worldwide, Including Marriott Properties

Hospitality product distributor Guest Supply, a Guest Worldwide company, is now offering a new soap line, called This Works, which contains palm oil certified under the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard by internationally recognized third-party SCS Global Services (SCS).

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The IPCC Climate Change and Land Report: Three Things Every Investor Should Know

Resource scarcity in our globalized economy jeopardizes the abundance of countless goods, but one resource — as spotlighted by the recent coverage of the fires in the Amazon — underpins them all: land

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