International and Corporate Activities for Improving Sustainability in Consumer Goods and Retailer Industry

Abstract

This paper introduces activities to improve sustainability in the consumer goods and retailer industry by using the example of The Consumer Goods Forum（TCGF）with showing activities on LCA and their background information. The related activities of a company are also illustrated by using the example of a retailer, Aeon. First, goals, activities so far, and future directions were explained for work streams on refrigeration, food and solid waste, deforestation, and measurement in the environmental sustainability pillar of TCGF. Then, corporate activities on refrigeration, food waste, and sustainable procurement were illustrated using examples in Aeon to illustrate how sustainability can be improved through strategic management.