CGF Podcast

Carbon Offsets: A Critical Tool to Achieve Net Zero

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:12:00 +0000

In this latest podcast hosted by Louise Chester, James Ramsay, Director of Sustainability Solutions at ENGIE Impact, Nawa Luywa Lindunda, Grants and Stakeholder Manager at ENGIE Energy Access (Africa) and Clément Chenost, Managing Partner of The Shared Wood Company, share their thoughts on the potential of various offsetting and nature-based solutions to mitigate the climate crisis.

Progress vs Paralysis: Helping Brands to Lead on Sustainability

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:25:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to George Ames, Director of Client Services at Forster Communications. He shares his perspective on the challenges that companies deal with as they face the sometimes daunting task of speaking out on sustainability, the importance of prioritising sustained action to achieve a position of leadership in the space, and more.

Bringing Consumer Insights to Heritage Brands

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:50:00 +0000

In this episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to Geoff Painter, Chief Insights Officer at Pladis, a company which is best known for its diverse portfolio of brands that have been loved for generations. Geoff shares more about the top trends shaping the industry today, how the company has used these insights to their advantage to stay so successful after all these years.

Exploring the Fundamentals of Decarbonisation

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:11:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester speakers to Nicolas Lefevre-Marton, Managing Director, Sustainability Solutions at ENGIE Impact. Nicolas has just come back from the CGF’s Global Summit in Dublin, where ENGIE Impact was a sponsor. He shares his key takeaways from the event, his thoughts on the top challenges facing the industry in reaching Net Zero, as well as more information on what to expect during the two upcoming interactive masterclasses on renewables and heat debcarbonisation, which will be co-hosted by the CGF and ENGIE Impact. For more information on the series, and to reserve your spot: https://view.engieimpact.com/cgf-decarbonization-masterclasses/p/1

Reflecting on the 2022 GFSI Conference

The Consumer Goods Forum — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:20:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to Global Food Safety Initiative Director Erika Sheward to hear her reflections on the recent 2022 GFSI conference which took place in Barcelona. She shares some of the conference highlights, GFSI’s top priorities, including trust and capability building, and explains why the conference theme – "Delivering Impact for Safe, Sustainable Food" – is so crucial to the bigger conversation.

Helping Retailers Build Lasting Shopper Loyalty

The Consumer Goods Forum — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:30:00 +0000

In this latest episode, host Louise Chester is joined by Simon Hay, Chief Executive Officer of tcc global about why shopper loyalty is vital and how his company helps retailers to build and strengthen relationships with their customers.

Sustainability and Shifting Shopper Priorities: Part II

The Consumer Goods Forum — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:19:00 +0000

In this first two-part episode of 2022, host Louise Chester speaks to Lars Holmquist, Executive Vice President for Sustainability and Communications at Tetra Pak. In Part II of their insightful conversation, Lars shared Tetra Pak’s stance on chemical recycling technology, as co-leads of the CGF’s workstream on the topic. He also shares insights and trends from the Tetra Pak Index, including ways that covid-19 has shaped the consumer landscape.

Sustainability and Shifting Shopper Priorities: Part I

The Consumer Goods Forum — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:47:00 +0000

In this first episode of 2022, host Louise Chester speaks to Lars Holmquist, Executive Vice President for Sustainability and Communications at Tetra Pak. In Part I of their insightful conversation, Lars shares details of the company’s sustainability strategy, built on the premise of “saving what’s good”, including protecting food, people and the planet. He talks on their work on topics such as food waste, sustainable packaging, chemical recycling and much more.

Putting Sustainability at the Heart of Business

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:52:00 +0000

For this month’s episode, host Louise Chester speaks to Sylvie Nicol, Chief Human Resources Officer at Henkel. Sylvie, who is responsible for sustainability at Board level at the company, is perfectly placed to share Henkel’s key priorities and projects to drive progress on sustainability.

Consumer Trends in the Post Covid-19 Era

The Consumer Goods Forum — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:14:00 +0000

In the October episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to Oliver Wright, Senior Managing Director at Accenture. Oliver shares insights on key consumer trends uncovered by Accenture during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as his thoughts on how our industry can harness the opportunities brought about by these behavioural shifts.

Sustainability and the Shifting Retail Landscape in Latin America

The Consumer Goods Forum — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:35:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester talks to Carlos Mario Giraldo Moreno, CEO of Grupo Exito, and Board member of The Consumer Goods Forum. Carlos Mario shares his thoughts on corporate responsibility in the post-covid world, the company’s work on sustainability and health, as well as consumer and retail trends in Colombia and Latin America.

Pursuing Purpose and Positive Change: CEO Spotlight on Özgür Tort

The Consumer Goods Forum — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:35:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester talks to Özgür Tort, CEO of Migros Ticaret, and outgoing co-chair of The Consumer Goods Forum’s Board of Directors. Özgür shares his insights from his time as co-chair during a time of great transition, as well as his thoughts on the big industry questions of the moment.

Plastic Waste, Food Safety and Food Waste: How Interconnected Are They?

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:46:00 +0000

www.theconsumergoodsforum.com | In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to fellow CGF colleagues Erica Sheward, Director of the Global Food Safety Initiative, and Ignacio Gavilan, Director of Sustainability, who leads the CGF’s Coalitions of Action on Plastic Waste and Food Waste. In this episode, they share how the complex issues they work across are interconnected and require a joined up approach from our industry to tackle them.

Building a Network to Drive Positive Change

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 11 May 2021 18:36:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, we speak to John (JC) Jove, Vice President and General Manager, International Sales at PepsiCo. John is a longstanding friend of the CGF and has been involved for many years with our initiatives and events. In this episode, he shares more about PepsiCo’s leading role in the CGF’s Coalitions of Action, their newly launched sustainability strategy, 2030 Positive Agriculture Ambition, and the value of building a strong network to drive concrete industry action.

An Appetite for Opportunity: Changing Dietary Goals

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:39:00 +0000

In this episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to Markus Stripf, SpoonGuru, Georgie Altman, Google and Emma Burton, Price Waterhouse Cooper to find out more about a new report recently published by their respective companies. “An Appetite for Opportunity”, examines how consumers are increasingly making choices based on goals ranging from healthier living and ethical consumerism to greater convenience and stricter budgeting. Tune in to find out more about the findings of the report, and the implications and opportunities for the consumer goods industry.

Supporting Vulnerable Communities in the Wake of Covid-19

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:59:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester is joined by three members of the CGF’s Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition of Action: Marcus Osborne from Walmart, Imke Van Gasselt from Ahold Delhaize, and Lisa Gibby from Nestlé. Tune in to hear all about the Coalition's newly released case study booklet which highlights companies' efforts to supporting vulnerable communities during the pandemic, as well as the guests’ personal reflections on how Covid-19 is transforming the industry, our personal habits and the world.

New Year's Reflections with CGF Managing Director, Wai-Chan Chan

The Consumer Goods Forum — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:04:00 +0000

www.theconsumergoodsforum.com | In the first episode of the third season of the CGF Podcast, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden catches up with Wai-Chan Chan, the CGF's Managing Director, to reflect on his first eight months at the CGF, key highlights from the past year, and what the new year will hold.

Collaboration, Action & a Better Tomorrow

The Consumer Goods Forum — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 07:55:00 +0000

In this edition, we talk to Isabelle Grosmaitre, the One Planet. One Health Catalyst at Danone, and Co-Chair of the CGF's Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition of Action.

Reflections on the Sustainable Retail Summit & the Road to Recovery Ahead

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:13:00 +0000

After the 2020 Sustainable Retail Summit in October, the CGF's Madelaine VanDerHeyden caught up with Rob Manhoudt from Procter & Gamble, the Executive Sponsor of this year's SRS, to hear his reflections on the learnings from SRS and the shared road to recovery ahead of us. Tune in for Rob's thoughts on the need for responsible consumption, innovation, and of course, collaboration, to build a more resilient and sustainable future both for our industry and the world.

Insights on Consumer Behaviour in Light of COVID-19

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:22:00 +0000

In this episode of The Consumer Goods Forum's Podcast, guest Lynn Evison from Alvarez and Marsal shares insights on the evolving landscape of the retail industry from the group's latest report. The report, "The Shape of Retail: Consumers and the new normal", offers details about how retailers have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on consumer behaviour. Listen in for more details about what consumers value most in the "new normal" and how retailers can adapt to build resiliency as the industry continues to change.

Insights on Consumer Behaviour in Light of COVID-19

The Consumer Goods Forum — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:22:00 +0000

Getting to Know the CGF's New Managing Director, Wai-Chan Chan

The Consumer Goods Forum — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:28:00 +0000

In the June episode of The Consumer Goods Forum's Corporate Podcast, special guest host Madelaine VanDerHeyden sits down with an even more special guest star: Wai-Chan Chan, the new Managing Director of the CGF. In his first few weeks as Managing Director, Wai-Chan has already lead a CGF Board Meeting, moderated our Virtual Knowledge Series and facilitated exclusive webinars about our Coalitions of Actions for CEOs. In short, he's been busy. Listen in to hear his thoughts about his new role as he reflects on the CGF's unique impact, his vision for the future and his favourite football team.

Employee Health and the Workforce Nutrition Alliance

The Consumer Goods Forum — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:16:00 +0000

In this month’s episode, Christina Nyhus Dhillon, Senior Technical Specialist at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the CGF’s very own Sharon Bligh, Director of Health and Wellness talk about how their respective organisations have come together to champion employee health, supporting employers though the Workforce Nutrition Alliance.

Brand Purpose and the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Consumer Goods Forum — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:18:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester in joined by Victoria Brophy, Executive Director at leading PR agency Golin, who shares her insights on the current global Covid-19 pandemic, and the far-reaching implications for brands, and the consumer goods industry.

From Farm to Fork: Supply Chain Transparency

The Consumer Goods Forum — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:58:00 +0000

Are consumers as interested in sustainable products as we might like to think? How can technology empower the industry to connect the data dots from farm to fork? Marjan De Bock-Smit, Founder and Owner of SIM Supply Chain, and Managing Partner of ImpactBuying answers these questions and more, exploring all things technology, data, and transparent supply chains, in the latest episode of the CGF Podcast.