CGF Sustainability Podcast

Global and Local Perspectives on Advancing Human Rights Due Diligence

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:55:36 +0000

In this third episode of season four of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)'s Sustainability Podcast Series, Maria Isabel-Cubies, Senior Manager with the CGF chats live at the Global Summit in Tokyo with Tomoya Obokata, UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery about global and local perspectives on advancing human rights due diligence.

In the context of global environmental crises and the consumer goods industry, they discuss trends in forced and modern slavery, the measures businesses should be taking to prevent and address human rights risks in their value chains, emerging legislation, consumer awareness, how Asia-Pacific is progressing and opportunities for collaboration amongst all actors with continued inspiration and resilience.

To learn more about human rights due diligence, go online to www.tcgfsocial.com

Effective Decarbonisation Strategy

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:06:48 +0000

In this episode of the CGF podcast, Mark Chadwick, EMEA Executive Managing Director at ENGIE Impact talks with Zoe Daruwalla about the key takeaways from the Global Summit and the main challenges companies in the Food, Bevorage and Consumer Goods sector are facing as they strive to achieve Net Zero.

Ensuring Sustainable Supply Chains in the Fresh Produce Industry

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:32:00 +0000

In the first episode of season 4 of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)'s Sustainability Podcast Series, the CGF chats with Tamara Muruetagoiena, Director of Sustainability at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). IFPA is one of the newest members of the CGF's Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) — take a listen to hear about IFPA's choice to join the SSCI and how Tamara is looking forward to developing the SSCI's new environmental benchmark criteria. Learn more about the SSCI at www.tcgfssci.com.

Chemical Recycling in a Circular Economy for Plastics

The Consumer Goods Forum — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:47:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the podcast, host Louise Chester is joined by Colin Kerr, Global Head R&D Packaging Excellence & Technology at Unilever. Colin, who is co-lead of the CGF's Plastic Waste Coalition’s chemical recycling workstream spoke about Coalition’s announcements on the topic earlier in the year and shared his thoughts on the contribution that this technology can make to the plastic challenge.

Tackling Upstream Food Loss and Waste

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:58:00 +0000

In this episode of the Sustainability Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to Moira Borens and Sebastian Gatzer from McKinsey & Company about the collaboration project they have been working on with the CGF’s Food Waste Coalition to look in detail at where food gets lost upstream between the farm and the retailer, focusing on tomatoes as a case study for this work. They share some of the common drivers, actionable levers they have uncovered, as well as the role that manufacturers and retailers can play to be part of the solution.

Driving Nature, Climate, and People Positive Impacts in Production Landscapes Worldwide

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:24:00 +0000

In this episode of the CGF Sustainability podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden catches up with Anna Turrell, Head of Environment, Tesco, for a special in-person conversation at the 2022 CGF Global Summit in Dublin, Ireland. As co-lead of the CGF Forest Positive Coalition Landscape Engagement Working Group, Anna shares with Madelaine the Coalition's ambitious landscape engagement strategy with insights on how the Coalition members are working individually and collectively to drive nature, climate, and people positive outcomes in forest communities around the world. Learn more about this strategy at www.tcgfforestpositive.com.

Protecting Human and Planetary Health

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:43:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Series, host Louise Chester speaks to Katie Decker, Global President of Essential Health and Sustainability at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health. Katie shares more about the company’s work to deliver greater benefits for people, communities and the planet, via its Healthy Lives Mission.

Ensuring Good Working Conditions Worldwide with Human Rights Due Diligence

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 11 May 2022 07:22:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden connects with Richa Mittal, Senior Director, Agriculture and Supply Chain Innovation at the Fair Labor Association. In 2021, he CGF Human Rights Coalition ⁠— Working to End Forced Labour started working with the Fair Labor Association and the UN International Organisation for Migration to help support Coalition members advance on their mission to ensure fair and good working conditions for workers worldwide. Richa, who is helping members implement critical Human Rights Due Diligence systems in their own operations that will help identify, remedy and prevent forced labour risks, joins the podcast to share her insights on the critical role of HRDD in fighting forced labour, and why companies' own operations are a key area to take action. To learn more about the HRC's work, visit www.tcgfsocial.com.

The Road to Sustainable Coffee

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:14:00 +0000

In this month’s episode, host Louise Chester is joined by David Brussa, Total Quality & Sustainability Director at illycaffè, who shares about the company’s strong Italian tradition and values, as well as the steps they are taking to “walk the talk” on sustainability.

Collecting Open-Source Information to Aid Responsible Recruitment

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:05:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden speaks with CGF member Sarah Smith from The Kellogg Company, and Marcus Burke from WBCSD, to discuss a new tool developed by AIM-Progress and WBCSD to aid organisations in their responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence. Take a listen to learn more about the human rights challenges facing the consumer goods industry and how collective action and open-source platforms can help businesses create a positive impact. Learn more about the CGF's social sustainability work at www.tcgfsocial.com.

A Deep Dive Into Social Sustainability in the Seafood Sector

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:35:00 +0000

In this episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden speaks with Leslie Huksha, Senior Vice President of Global Corporate and Social Responsibility at The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, which is one of the newest members of The Consumer Goods Forum and its Human Rights Coalition - Working to End Forced Labour. Madelaine speaks with Leslie about the social sustainability landscape in the seafood sector, and how businesses can take action to address major challenges. Learn more about the CGF's work on human rights at www.tcgfsocial.com.

Making Bags Better: Re-thinking Flexible Plastic Packaging

The Consumer Goods Forum — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:19:00 +0000

In this month’s episode, we are joined by Archana Jagannathan, Senior Director of Sustainable Packaging, PepsiCo Europe. PepsiCo Europe just announced their plans to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all of their crisp and chip bags by 2030. Archana shares more about this innovative project, the challenges involved and why collaboration is critical to success.

Embracing Nature, Innovation and Collaboration to Brew Sustainable Beer

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:57:00 +0000

In this month’s episode, we are joined by Preeti Srivastav, Group Sustainability Director at Asahi Europe & International, who shares on how the company is driving positive change through the implementation of their sustainability strategy, in particular their innovative plastics and packaging solutions, as well as their participation in the Race to Zero. Preeti also speaks on her inspiring journey to becoming a female leader in the sustainability space.

Taking Action on Responsible Recruitment to Fight Forced Labour

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:11:00 +0000

In the final episode of the year, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden is joined by Rosey Hurst from Impactt Limited and Brent Wilton from Tuhana Business and Human Rights to discuss the scale of the unethical recruitment problem and what businesses can do to take action.

How Food Banks Impact Food Loss and Waste Reduction

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:20:00 +0000

In this month’s episode, we are joined by Lisa Moon, Chief Executive Officer at The Global FoodBanking Network, an international non-profit organisation based in Chicago that supports community-driven solutions to alleviate hunger in more than 40 countries. Lisa shares her insights on how businesses can build successful partnerships with food banks and talks on the impact for both people and planet.

Closing the Loop on Packaging Waste

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:15:00 +0000

In this month’s episode, host Louise Chester is joined by Ségolène Challe, Plastic Packaging Manager to Carrefour to hear more about the company’s work on returnable packaging, and more specifically their innovative partnership with LOOP in their Parisian stores.

Driving the Climate Agenda with Purpose

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:52:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Louise Chester is joined by Chris Daly, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo to talk all things circular economy, health, carbon neutrality and consumer behaviour. Chris will also be joining a panel discussion on at The Consumer Goods Forum’s sixth annual Sustainable Retail Summit taking place on October 13^th and 14^th, for those listeners who may be interested in continuing the climate conversation directly with him!

The Power of Holistic Action on Sustainability

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:47:00 +0000

www.tcgfsocial.com | www.tcgfssci.com | In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to Fritz Micus, Director of Corporate Communications at Symrise. Take a listen to hear Fritz speak about Symrise’s innovative, multi-faceted sustainability strategy, and more.

Helping People Thrive Through Responsible Sourcing and Due Diligence

The Consumer Goods Forum — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:52:00 +0000

www.tcgfsocial.com | www.tcgfssci.com | In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden checks in with Brian White, Vice President Compliance at the J.M. Smucker Company, an active and long-time participant in the CGF's social sustainability work. Take a listen to hear Brian's reflections on why The J.M. Smucker Company has been involved in the CGF's Coalitions of Action, social challenges facing the consumer goods industry today, and opportunities for the future.

Accelerating Sustainability in Russia: A Retailer’s Perspective

The Consumer Goods Forum — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:16:00 +0000

In this episode, you will hear from Jyrki Talvitie, Senior Advisor on Sustainability at Magnit, who shares unique insights on the sustainability landscape in Russia, as well as updates on the retailer’s strategic work on key sustainability topics such as food waste, and healthy living. Tune in to hear more!

The Gender Lens of Forced Labour

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:03:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Louise Chester is joined by Veronika Pountcheva, Global Director of Corporate Responsibility and Senior Vice President at METRO AG and co-chair of the CGF’s Human Rights Coalition - Working to End Forced Labour. To mark Women’s History Month, Veronika speaks about gender-based violence, how this ties in with the issue of forced labour, and what our industry can do to help vulnerable, female workers in its supply chain.

Keeping Plastics in the Value Chain and Out of Nature: Introducing the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition of Action

The Consumer Goods Forum — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:02:00 +0000

www.tcgfplasticwaste.com | In this latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast and wrapping up 2020, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden catches up with the co-chairs of the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, Barry Parkin from Mars, Inc., and Rob Nicol from Walmart Canada. The Plastic Waste Coalition announced its first actions that will have a real impact in reducing plastic pollution worldwide in December 2020; in this episode, Barry and Rob share what it means for 36 of the world's largest global brands to come together on this issue, how these actions will actually change the plastics game, and their thoughts on the future of plastics after the start of a pandemic.

Mapping the Road to a Forest Positive Future

The Consumer Goods Forum — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:38:00 +0000

In this episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden catches up with the co-chairs of the Forest Positive Coalition, Christine M. McGrath and Bertrand Swiderski, a month after the launch of the Coalition at Climate Week NYC. During this time, the first draft of the Coalition's Palm Oil Roadmap was published, an essential document that will guide the actions of Coalition members as they work to supply forest positive palm oil. Tune in to hear Christine and Bertrand discuss the purpose of the Roadmaps, how they were developed and how they can guide individual member actions, giving examples from their own companies, Mondelēz International and Carrefour.

Driving Change in the Seafood Industry

The Consumer Goods Forum — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:46:00 +0000

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In this episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden chats with Hugo Byrnes of Ahold Delhaize and Stefanie Moreland of Trident Seafoods about the ongoing collaboration between the CGF's Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), of which Hugo is a co-chair, and the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), of which Stefanie is a partner and Hugo is a board member. Since 2018, the SSCI and the GSSI have been working together to align social sustainability standards for the seafood sector. Their common goal is to develop a social compliance benchmark tool that brings together each organisation's respective expertise in supply chain social compliance standards and the landscape of sustainability in the seafood sector. Hugo and Stefanie discuss the partnership's recent milestone, the launch of the public consultation on their first set of jointly developed benchmark criteria, and how the unique partnership between the SSCI and the GSSI will help the industry #seafoodchange by aligning social sustainability standards.

Introducing the CGF's Coalition of Action on Food Waste

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:40:00 +0000

In this episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, we catch up with the two Co-Chairs of the CGF's newly launched Coalition of Action on Food Waste, Francisco Cordero from the Kellog Company and Brittni Furrow from Ahold Delhaize. Francisco and Brittni share the Coalition's ambitious agenda, the goal of which is to reduce food waste in members' supply chains by supporting public reporting, Champions 12.3's "10x20x30" Initiative, and the reduction of post-harvest losses, all of which will take significant steps towards reducing one of the world's most pressing issues.