THE CONSUMER GOODS “We Are Your Global Organisation; Driving Positive FORUM Change Through Collaborative Actions”
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THE CONSUMER GOODS “We Are Your Global Organisation; Driving Positive FORUM Change Through Collaborative Actions” 1 Welcome to Why might this uniqueness be important to you? First, because many of the opportunities and issues that we face as an industry can’t be addressed by individual compa- The Consumer Goods Forum, nies alone, or just by collaborating regionally. Our members know that the CGF’s global, cross-value chain perspective is critical in at least four areas: and thank you for investing your • Sustainability – acting together to position the industry as a leader in protecting against climate change, reducing time in getting to waste and promoting compliance with good working and environmental practices • Product Safety – increasing confidence in the delivery of safe food globally through the continuous improvement know us better. of food safety management systems • Health & Wellness – empowering consumers to make the right decisions and helping them to adopt healthier lifestyles • End-to-End Value Chain & Standards – identifying and implementing global standards, protocols and principles for the management of data, processes and capabilities that span the value chain The CGF is unique. It is the only association in the consumer goods Second, in today’s increasingly interconnected world, the value of sharing global best practices and building global personal networks has never been greater. industry that is truly global, while embracing both retailers and We are an inclusive community. Our members include small and large companies, food and non-food, nationals and multinationals. Our manufacturer and retailer members work together as peers. manufacturers. It is also run by a unique Board, consisting of the Being a member of the CGF thus brings several concrete benefits: • The opportunity to shape the industry’s critical operational standards that support value chain efficiency and global CEOs of 50 of our members. protect consumers, workers and the environment • Practical help to implement global standards and best practices in your company • A powerful way to engage directly with external stakeholders who influence the reputation of your company as well as that of the industry as a whole • The opportunity for your key executives and future leaders to build their capabilities and personal networks by participating in focused working groups and select high-profile events that are recognised as being at the heart of our industry We are extremely proud of the work we do and the level of commitment offered by our members. Without their con- tinuous support and dedication, our goal of driving positive change throughout the industry would not be possible. Our global membership and the collaborative efforts that they undertake are the foundation of our success. With this in mind, please feel free to reach out and connect with us, whether you are a member already or simply interested in Peter Freedman learning more before committing to our vision – “better lives through better business”. Managing Director The Consumer Goods Forum 2 Vision &Mission BETTER LIVES THROUGH BETTER BUSINESS Bringing together consumer goods manufacturers and retailers in pursuit of business practices for efficiency and positive change across our industry benefiting shoppers, consumers and the world without impeding competition 3 WHO WE ARE Your organisation. The no. 1 global platform for the consumer goods industry A pre-eminent and collaborative network engaged through corporate membership A membership of 400 retailers, manufacturers and service providers across 70 countries Our members employ an estimated 100 million people along the value chain Members’ combined sales total € 2.5 trillion 1,500 international executives involved in our working groups & expert committees WHAT WE DO 01 WE FOSTER DEBATE across the Board and membership to identify areas which require collective, measurable action 02 WE DEVELOP, AGREE AND ENCOURAGE the targeted global adoption of practices and standards which do not impede competition 03 WE SHARE SOLUTIONS and best practice examples across and beyond the membership 04 WE ENGAGE WITH STAKEHOLDERS and regional associations to speak for the industry with a common voice 4 01 The opportunity to shape the industry’s critical operational standards that support value chain efficiency and protect consumers, workers and the environment. 04 02 A powerful way to engage directly with external Practical help to implement stakeholders who influence the global standards and best MEMBER BENEFITS reputation of your company as practices in your company. well as that of the industry as a whole. 03 The opportunity for your key executive and future leaders to build their capabilities and personal networks through focused working groups and select high-profile events. 5 Testimonials WHAT OUR MEMBERS & PARTNERS SAY MIKE BARRY, DIRECTOR SUSTAINABLE YASUO MASUDA, GENERAL MANAGER, sharing ideas, and to create positive change and genuine BUSINESS, MARKS & SPENCER: AEON, CO., LTD.: momentum. There are a number of projects that have the power to define our industry’s future and I want my “M&S can’t change the world of palm oil on its own. We “It’s important we contribute to a better life for all by company to be a part of that”. use a fraction of the world’s supply. By teaming up with encouraging a culture of prevention, and The Forum other big players in the industry through The Forum, we provides the perfect platform to ensure we can take positive MARK BATENIC, CEO, IGA: have additional leverage and can share best practice. Very steps as an industry and not just in our own silos”. simply, together we are stronger and can move faster to “If you want to know where the future is going to be, there help create a more sustainable approach to production and ROBERT CIATI, SCIENTIFIC RELATION is no place better than The Global Summit. We’re talking consumption”. AND SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR, 1,000 CEOs and thought leaders coming together to talk BARILLA GROUP AND BARILLA CENTER about improving every aspect of our industry. We need GAIL KLINTWORTH, FORMER CHIEF FOR FOOD & NUTRITION: events like this and The Forum delivers” SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, UNILEVER: “Our company has been able to make public commitments DAN UTECH, PRESIDENT OBAMA’S TOP “We’ve made a lot of progress as an individual company, towards health and wellness and the work we do within The ADVISOR ON CLIMATE CHANGE: but there are problems to solve that require industry Forum has helped us get there. Of course, it’s not just the transformation and collaboration. Even the largest consumer big, far-reaching goals, but about the small things you learn “We commend The Consumer Goods Forum for their pledge goods companies cannot do everything by themselves along the way too”. to help achieve net zero deforestation by 2020. We’re and The Forum provides a pre-competitive environment proud to partner with these companies, who recognise that where we can help to drive market transformation through TONY VENDRIG, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT taking action to prevent tropical deforestation is not only a industry decision-makers and more broadly. We know it critical part of protecting our climate and our ecosystems, SUPPLY CHAIN, ALBERT HEIJN: works because we’ve seen it in action”. but is simply good for business”. “My company and I really benefit from The Forum’s events. PAYTON PRUETT, VICE PRESIDENT, CORP. Through the plenary sessions, workstreams and workshops, TAIZO NISHIKAWA, DEPUTY TO THE FOOD TECHNOLOGY, KROGER: there has been a genuine effort to share knowledge and DIRECTOR GENERAL, UNIDO: best practices to help ensure a sustainable future for our “Through collaboration in our GFSI multi-stakeholder industry by putting the customer first”. “We recognise that the GSCP is one of the most influential Working Groups, we’ve been able to look at managing food groups of private sector manufacturers and retailers that safety on a whole new level. Our desire to see global and AUGUST HARDER, CIO, COOP address social and environmental sustainability of their industry-wide solutions means that we can find answers to supply chains. We therefore attach great importance SWITZERLAND: the food safety issues within integral supply chain activities, to expanding our cooperation with the GSCP and are and this would be more difficult to do if we acted on our “I always find it inspiring that our industry can come together committed to making full use of our resources to own”. through The Forum with the purpose of collaborating and substantiate this important partnership”. 6 ² STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK Our services shown as the vertical ‘pillars” on the opposite page address some of the most important opportunities and risks facing our industry globally: SUSTAINABILITY Acting together to position the industry as a leader in protecting against climate change, reducing waste and promoting compliance with good working and environmental practices PRODUCT SAFETY Increasing confidence in the delivery of safe food globally through the continuous improvement of food safety management systems HEALTH & WELLNESS Empowering consumers to make the right decisions and helping them to adopt healthier lifestyles END-TO-END VALUE CHAIN & STANDARDS Identifying and implementing global standards, protocols and principles for the management of data, proces- ses and capabilities that span the value chain Our fifth focus area – shown horizontally on the chart is: KNOWLEDGE & BEST PRACTICE SHARING Whatever we do under the CGF umbrella, we share the knowledge we create