Consumer Packaged Goods Insights

Ongoing Data Wars: A CPG Board of Director’s Risks to Data Oversight

Data privacy has become a critical issue in the boardroom, especially within the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) sector. While awareness varies across industries, recent high-profile data breaches and privacy scandals have heightened board-level attention to these matters.

Why are CPG Company Boards Approving Vertical Integrations in Supply Chains?

This article explores the strategic rationale that is driving a growing number of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company boards to approve vertical integration of their supply chains. Key drivers include strengthening ESG performance, mitigating climate risk, addressing investor activism, and securing supply chains in a geopolitically polarized world

Emerging embedded palm oil and deforestation policies – what board members need to know

Given the centrality of palm oil to CPG product development and production, board directors will have to understand the current operational, greenwashing risks to their sourcing of the critical raw material. Moreover, board members will have to guide companies on EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation), which looks to increase due diligence and reporting on deforestation-free products.

Ongoing data wars: A CPG board of director’s risks to data oversight

Adapting to new trade realities: The impact of USMCA on CPG company board’s priorities

While 2020 is often remembered for the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. presidential election, another significant change was taking place in North America that hasn’t received sufficient board-level attention. On July 1, 2020, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, impacting nearly every Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

What Does the New SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling for Your Business?

If you’re just hearing about the SEC’s climate disclosure ruling, you’re not alone. With its recent announcement, thousands of publicly traded companies in the US will now be subject to the new regulation. But what does the SEC ruling mean for your business?

Assessing Progress: How Far is the Packaging and Plastics Sector From Achieving Circularity?

Growing recognition of the environmental impact of plastics and packaging materials has prompted the need for a transition towards circularity. Despite obstacles, progress has been made through innovations in material science and recycling technologies, underscoring the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in accelerating the transition towards circular packaging and sustainability.

13 Ways That Companies Can Achieve Higher Financial ROI Through ESG

ESG's role in corporate transparency, accountability, and reputation-building is well established, but less is known about its financial ROI. Here are 13 ways that companies can achieve higher ROI through ESG.

Navigating The Storm: What Climate Risks And Opportunities Mean For Businesses

Rather than treating climate risk as just another compliance exercise, businesses should invest the necessary time and resources to capture value (or avoid loss) as the world transitions to hotter weather and a carbon-free economy.