The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA)

Since 2002, the Consumer Goods Crime Risk Initiative (CGCRI) has united retailers, manufacturers, and stakeholders across sectors in a non-competitive alliance to reduce crime in the consumer goods industry. Led by Abraham Nelson, CGCRI supports collaboration from boardrooms to beat patrols. 🤝 Strategic partnerships include: - South African Police Service (SAPS) - South African Revenue Service (SARS) - The banking, petroleum, mining, freight, and jewellery sectors - Business Against Crime SA (BACSA). The CGCRI ensures swift information-sharing, real-time incident alerts, and joint action against organised crime. Fighting crime is not a competitive issue. It affects us all, our growth, our jobs, our safety. By working together, we shift from defence to prevention. Partnership power prevention. Together, we’re building safer environments where business can thrive, jobs can grow, and communities are protected. Visit https://bit.ly/3zFVd1l to learn more! #CGCSA #CGCRI #CrimePrevention #PartnershipForPrevention

Every loaf of bread that is unsold, every tomato that is discarded before reaching the shelf and every meal thrown away uneaten, all adds up to over 10 million tonnes of food and beverage waste each year in South Africa, while millions of households still face hunger and food insecurity. 🌍 The South African Food Loss and Waste Initiative (SA FLWI) is creating meaningful pathways to reduce food waste, redirect surplus, and protect our planet and people. As a signatory, your organisation can: 📉 Reduce waste at source. ♻️ Support redistribution to those in need. 💡 Contribute to Social Development Goal 12.3. 🔗 Collaborate with other leaders across the food value chain. 🤝 Join us in turning intention into impact. To sign up or learn more, contact: flw.initiative@cgcsa.co.za #CGCSA #FLWI #StopFoodWaste #ShapeTheFuture #PowerInPartnerShip #FoodLossAndWaste WRAP

Join our final Life Cycle Assessment Training Workshop on 20 and 21 November 2025 to learn how to: - Map and measure your product’s environmental footprint. - Understand ISO 14044 methodology. - Build actionable strategies for sustainability. 📩 Book your seat today by emailing millicents@cgcsa.co.za #CGCSA #Sustainability #LCA #CircularEconomy #FMCGLeadership

Reducing food waste is the world’s biggest environmental and social opportunity that isn’t being talked about. Tackling it can address two urgent issues: climate change and hunger. That’s why we at the CGCSA’s South African Food Loss and Waste Initiative are excited to be a part of the 10 food waste Pacts across the world who have joined forces to catalyse the change needed to transform our food system for climate, people and shared prosperity. 📢 The first-ever Food Pact Network Impact Report is out now, showcasing the power of collaboration. From data and policy to citizen campaigns and business engagement, Pacts are reducing food waste and delivering impact. Together, we’ve already: 👏 United 920 organisations to act on food waste reduction. 👏 Redistributed 2.7 million tonnes of surplus food, equivalent to 7 billion meals. 👏 Reduced food waste by 220,000 tonnes, which is the weight of around 10,000 heavy goods trucks of food. 👏 Saved 680,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, equal to taking 240,000 cars off the road for a year. Locally led but globally connected, this is how we will halve food waste by 2030. Read about progress and impact for each of the Pacts in the Food Pact Network: https://bit.ly/47Gv4gd To read more about our progress in South Africa, see pages 31-33 in the report. #FutureProofFood #FoodLossAndWaste #CircularLiving #CGCSA #SAFLWI #WRAP End Food Waste Australia Brasil Sem Desperdício Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) Red BAMX Stichting Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling Kai Commitment The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment U.S. Food Waste Pact WRAP

How does your business move beyond compliance and contribute to South Africa’s long-term development? The answer lies in understanding the real power of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR is far more than a regulatory requirement. It is a direct lever for achieving the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 — from job creation and inclusive growth to environmental resilience and strengthened state capacity. In a new article, the CGCSA PRO unpacks how meaningful EPR participation drives: ✅ Integration and upliftment of informal waste pickers. ✅ SMME growth through infrastructure investment and B2B funding. ✅ Community-level environmental protection and landfill diversion. ✅ Stronger partnerships between industry, government, and municipalities. ✅ Reliable data that strengthens South Africa’s waste management system. As Matlou B. Setati (Tsebe), Executive for Food Safety & Sustainability at CGCSA, puts it, “EPR has a broader impact through the circular economy, unlocking SMEs, creating jobs and building critical partnerships within the recycling value chain.” If your organisation is serious about sustainability and national impact, this article is essential reading. 👉 Discover how the CGCSA PRO links your EPR commitments to South Africa’s development goals and if you're ready to contribute to a cleaner, more inclusive, circular South Africa. Read the article today! 💼 Join the CGCSA PRO today: https://lnkd.in/dPtCF5Ga #CGCSA #EPR #PRO #NationalDevelopmentPlan #Compliance

At the #CGCSASUMMIT2025, some of the most inspiring women leaders in the FMCG sector took centre stage, showcasing the power of inclusive leadership and purposeful transformation. We heard from the prominent voices of: ✨ 𝗭𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝘆𝗶𝗸𝘄𝗲, CEO of GS1 South Africa. ✨ 𝗭𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗸𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at SAB. ✨ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗲𝘇𝗲𝗿, Registered Dietitian and the Head of Public Affairs, Nutrition, and Regulatory Affairs for Danone Sub-Saharan Africa. ✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗡𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮, Director of Market Enablement at Advantage Group International. These women not only shared their expertise but also inspired the audience with their commitment to shaping a future where women lead with confidence, resilience, and impact. #CGCSA #WomenInRetail #WomenLeaders #LeadershipInFMCG

With more than 4.5 million South Africans living with diabetes, the call for a healthier nation is urgent and it begins with the food we produce, market, and consume. Through the Healthy Food Options Industry Initiative (HFOII), food manufacturers, retailers, and quick-service restaurants are brought together to drive measurable, voluntary change. From reducing sugar and sodium, to offering clearer labelling and healthier reformulated products, HFOII members are actively working toward supporting healthier diets for all. This World Diabetes Day, we’re reminded that food can be a vehicle for both prevention and empowerment. Through collaborative, industry-wide partnerships, we’re shaping a future where healthy choices are accessible, affordable, and impactful. To join as a signatory or for more information, contact fsiservices@cgcsa.co.za #CGCSA #WorldDiabetesDay #HFOII #HealthyFoodOptions

Stakeholder engagement is the foundation. Policy influence is not about making noise, it’s about making sense together and about the dialogue, collaboration and trust it brings. Through meaningful engagement with government, business leaders, NGOs and industry experts, these collaborations have helped shape policy outcomes that are rooted in real-world challenges from sustainable packaging and food safety, to regulatory compliance and consumer protection. A seat at the table, backed by data, driven by purpose and always powered by partnership. When every voice is heard, every policy becomes stronger and the future becomes fairer. Visit https://bit.ly/3zFVd1l to learn more. #CGCSA #StakeholderEngagement #Policy #PartnershipsForChange

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Training Workshop is perfect for professionals in FMCG and retail, including: - Sustainability Directors, Managers, and Specialists. - R&D and Operations Leads. - Procurement and Marketing Managers. 📅 20 and 21 November 2025 📩 Book your seat today by emailing millicents@cgcsa.co.za #CGCSA #Sustainability #LCA #CircularEconomy #FMCGLeadership

We are proud to spotlight/feature a powerful conversation between Dalu Cele, Founder of Clean City South Africa NPC, and Matlou B. Setati (Tsebe), CGCSA's Executive of Food Safety and Sustainability. Together, they unpack the vital connection  between sustainable practices, consumer responsibility and the circular economy, all vital in building a greener South Africa. A must-listen for anyone passionate about environmental stewardship and expert perspectives on key topics, including the circular economy, food safety, and how collaboration drives change. From practical insights to bold ideas, this dialogue is a call for collective action. https://lnkd.in/dEGVkqTY #CGCSA #CleanCity #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #PartnerForImpact #Recycle