Main Session Hall

Main Session Hall

Session details to be announced.

Main Session Hall

Discover how the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is leading the charge towards a more sustainable future in the consumer goods sector. This session will delve into CGF’s key initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact, promoting ethical sourcing, enhancing product transparency, and piloting reuse solutions. Special focus will be on the Golden Design Rules, a set of industry standards aimed at minimizing packaging waste and improving recyclability. Learn how these guidelines are driving innovation and collaboration among global brands, fostering new approaches to packaging that prioritize durability and reusability.

Main Session Hall

As businesses strive to meet ambitious climate goals, addressing indirect emissions within the value chain has become essential. This session will explore best practices for engaging suppliers, partners, and stakeholders to accurately measure, report, and reduce Scope 3 emissions. Learn from industry leaders about successful collaborative strategies, innovative tools, and frameworks that drive collective action and transparency. Discover how working together can lead to significant environmental impact, cost efficiencies, and enhanced corporate reputation.

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As sustainability becomes a central focus, the packaging industry faces increasing pressure to reduce waste and enhance recyclability. Learn how businesses are navigating regulatory requirements, improving packaging lifecycle, and reducing environmental impact. Join us to understand the critical impact of recyclability on packaging and how it contributes to a circular economy.

Lunch and Learn

Join us for an engaging fireside chat, featuring Brookes Shean, Site Acquisition Director at FLO, and Mylène Champagne, Director of Environment and Technical Risks at Metro. Discover how Metro, is attracting new and retaining existing customers by hosting FLO EV chargers at more than 130 locations across Quebec and Ontario. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of retail from industry leaders, and to learn how FLO can support electrifying your parking lots.

Why is accurate packaging data so important? What about collecting accurate packaging data before you sell your products? Moving the needle on packaging sustainability shouldn’t be an afterthought. Rather than just collecting data on what you’ve already placed on the market, we can unlock right the first time as a realistic option for Canadian retailers. 

Main Session Hall

Join us for an in-depth exploration of how brands can achieve sustainable growth while balancing responsibility and consumer expectations. Discover strategies for unlocking financial investments in sustainability, addressing overconsumption, and upholding brand responsibility. Additionally, we will discuss the legal risks versus marketing benefits of sustainability claims, providing a roadmap for navigating scrutiny and maintaining trust.