TY 2023 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
135 WEST 50TH STREET 17FL

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10020

D Employer identification number

13-1857682

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 19,511,839

F Name and address of principal officer:
WAI-CHAN CHAN
47 RUE RASPAIL
LEVALLOISPERRET,HAUTS-DE-SEINE92300
FR

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.THECONSUMERGOODSFORUM.COM

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 1953

M State of legal domicile: FR

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WORKING TOGETHER TO ENABLE THE INDUSTRY TO PASSIONATELY SERVE SHOPPERS, CONSUMERS, AND COMMUNITIES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	55
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	55
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	4
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	392
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	15,000
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	17,361,133	19,191,799
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	16,354	305,040
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	125,490	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	17,502,977	19,511,839
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	6,624,729	7,079,349
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	9,415,347	11,559,050
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	16,040,076	18,638,399
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	1,462,901	873,440
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	14,027,261	16,636,828
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	4,217,205	5,699,223
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	9,810,056	10,937,605

Part II

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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)

Form 990 (2023)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: 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.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE CGF'S STRATEGY IS FOCUSED ON HELPING TO ACCELERATE THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH THE CREATION, DRIVE AND COMMITMENT OF ITS COALITIONS OF ACTION. MUCH HAS BEEN ACHIEVED BY ITS MEMBERS OVER THE LAST DECADE, BUT THE CGF ACKNOWLEDGES THERE IS MORE TO BE DONE. WHETHER IT'S ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OR FINDING NEW WAYS TO DRIVE ACTIONS FURTHER AND FASTER, AND INVOLVING MORE EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS, ITS COALITIONS OF ACTION HELP MEMBERS SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY PURPOSE-DRIVEN BUSINESS MODELS.WE ALL KNOW HOW IMPORTANT "PURPOSE" HAS BECOME TO CONSUMERS, SHOPPERS, EMPLOYEES AND INVESTORS, WORLDWIDE. THE ISSUES CURRENTLY ON THE CGF'S AGENDA REPRESENT IN MANY WAYS AN EXISTENTIAL CHALLENGE TO COMPANIES IN THE CONSUMER INDUSTRY GLOBALLY. AT THE SAME TIME, AS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE ARE MORE AND MORE ATTRACTED BY PURPOSE, THE RETURN TO COMPANIES THAT TRULY DELIVER POSITIVE CHANGE ON THESE ISSUES GOES UP.THE 8 COALITIONS OF ACTION, WHICH ARE ALSO SUPPORTED THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND BEST-PRACTICE SHARING AT KEY GLOBAL EVENT, PROVIDE SEVERAL KEY MEMBER BENEFITS: FOCUSED ON ONE KEY TOPIC. ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CGF MEMBERS. INTEGRATED GLOBAL AND REGIONAL AGENDAS. EXPLICIT COMPANY COMMITMENTS. FREEDOM TO INVEST. EXPLICIT PERFORMANCE REPORTING.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVETHE GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVE (GFSI) BRINGS TOGETHER KEY ACTORS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY TO COLLABORATIVELY DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD. WITH A VISION OF SAFE FOOD FOR CONSUMERS EVERYWHERE, FOOD INDUSTRY LEADERS CREATED GFSI IN 2000 TO FIND COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COLLECTIVE CONCERNS, NOTABLY TO REDUCE FOOD SAFETY RISKS, AUDIT DUPLICATION AND COSTS WHILE BUILDING TRUST THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY CHAIN. THE GFSI COMMUNITY WORKS ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS AND IS COMPOSED OF THE WORLD'S LEADING FOOD SAFETY EXPERTS FROM RETAIL, MANUFACTURING AND FOOD SERVICE COMPANIES, AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS, GOVERNMENTS, ACADEMIA AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO THE GLOBAL FOOD INDUSTRY. MAKING FOOD SAFETY A GLOBAL CAPABILITY IS A KEY STRATEGIC PRIORITY FOR GFSI, A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND NEW VISION FOR HOW GFSI SUPPORTS FOOD SAFETY CAPABILITY GLOBALLY WAS SHAPED AND TESTED. A NEW VISION FOR THE GLOBAL MARKETS PROGRAMME WAS DESIGNED AND TESTED WITH TARGET BENEFICIARIES: SMES WHO REQUIRE CAPABILITY-BUILDING SUPPORT AND THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THEM. THE GOAL IS TO BETTER PROMOTE THE CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION STANDARDS IN AREAS AROUND THE WORLD AND HELP COMPANIES REMOVE UNNECESSARY BURDENS. FOR THOSE SEEKING TO BECOME CERTIFIED, GFSI AIMS TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT TO FACILITATE "ONCE CERTIFIED, ACCEPTED EVERYWHERE." THE ROLE THAT GFSI PLAYS IN BUILDING FOOD SAFETY CAPABILITY WAS ALSO BROUGHT INTO SHARP FOCUS IN 2023, WITH THE RELAUNCH OF THE NEW GFSI GLOBAL MARKETS PROGRAMME AND THE SIGNING OF AN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN GFSI AND USAID TO SUPPORT SMALLER FOOD PRODUCERS IN AFRICA DELIVER SAFER FOOD FOR ALL.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVETHE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM (CGF) SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVE (SSCI) BUILDS TRUST IN SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS WORLDWIDE BY BENCHMARKING THIRD-PARTY AUDITING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES AND RECOGNISING SCHEMES THAT MEET INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS. BY PROVIDING AN OPEN-SOURCE LIST OF RECOGNISED PROGRAMMES, THE SSCI DELIVERS CLEAR GUIDANCE ON WHICH SCHEMES COVER KEY SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA AND APPLY RELEVANT VERIFICATION PRACTICES. THE SSCI IMPROVES TRANSPARENCY IN THE MARKET, FACILITATES DECISION-MAKING ON SCHEMES AT BOTH BUYER AND SUPPLIER LEVEL AND SETS THE RESPONSIBLE SOURCING EXPECTATIONS FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE INITIATIVE INITIALLY FOCUSED ON SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AND EXPANDED THE SCOPE TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE IN 2023. THE COALITION WELCOMED 3 NEW CERTIFICATION SCHEMES AND MONITORING PROGRAMMES FOR BENCHMARKING. JOINING THE GROWING LIST OF TRUSTED AND CREDIBLE STANDARDS THAT MEMBERS CAN USE, A THIRD SCHEME ACHIEVED ITS SSCI RECOGNITION.

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	FOREST POSITIVE COALITIONTHE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM (CGF) FOREST POSITIVE COALITION OF ACTION IS A CEO-LED INITIATIVE REPRESENTING CGF MEMBER COMPANIES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO LEVERAGING COLLECTIVE ACTION AND ACCELERATING SYSTEMIC EFFORTS TO REMOVE DEFORESTATION, FOREST DEGRADATION AND CONVERSION FROM KEY COMMODITY SUPPLY CHAINS. LAUNCHED IN 2020, THE COALITION REPRESENTS A DYNAMIC SHIFT IN THE INDUSTRY'S APPROACH TO STOPPING DEFORESTATION: BY MOBILISING THE LEADING POSITION OF MEMBER COMPANIES TO BUILD MULTI-STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES, THE COALITION BRINGS TOGETHER DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS FOR SUSTAINABLE IMPACT. THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREST-POSITIVE BUSINESSES THAT DRIVE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE IN KEY LANDSCAPES AND COMMODITY SUPPLY CHAINS, STRENGTHENING THE RESILIENCE OF COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS WORLDWIDE. THREE YEARS INTO DELIVERING ITS THEORY OF CHANGE APPROACH, THE FOREST POSITIVE COALITION CONTINUED TO PRIORITISE THE SOURCING OF DEFORESTATION AND CONVERSION-FREE GOODS IN SUPPLY CHAINS AND TRANSFORM COMMODITY PRODUCTION LANDSCAPES INTO FOREST POSITIVEAREAS. PRESENTING ITS THIRD ANNUAL REPORT DETAILING THE PROGRESS ENABLED THROUGH COLLABORATION, TRANSPARENCY AND MONITORING, THE COALITION ACHIEVED A 13 PERCENT YEAR-ON-YEAR INCREASE ON OVERALL KPI DISCLOSURE. WITH 78 PERCENT OF 23 LANDSCAPE INITIATIVES NOW INVESTED IN BY TWO OR MORE COALITION MEMBERS, THEY DEMONSTRATE HOW JOINING FORCES ACCELERATES SYSTEMIC EFFORTS TO REMOVE DEFORESTATION.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4E, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:PLASTIC WASTE COALITIONTHE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM ("CGF") COALITION OF ACTION ON PLASTIC WASTE WAS FOUNDED IN 2020 WITH THE AIM OF DEVELOPING A MORE CIRCULAR APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROCESSING OF PLASTIC PACKAGING IN THE CONSUMER GOODS INDUSTRY. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COALITION BUILDS OFF THE CGF'S 2018 ENDORSEMENT OF THE ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION'S NEW PLASTICS ECONOMY. AS A CEO-LED GROUP OF COMMITTED AND INNOVATIVE RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS, THE COALITION'S VISION OF ACCELERATING PROGRESS TOWARDS THE NEW PLASTICS ECONOMY IS EMBODIED BY ITS CENTRAL AIMS FOR MEMBERS TO WORK TOWARDS IMPLEMENTING IMPACTFUL MEASURES THROUGH MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATIONS THAT WILL HELP MAKE CIRCULARITY THE NORM IN THE INDUSTRY. MEMBERS OF THE PLASTIC WASTE COALITION MADE EXCELLENT PROGRESS IN ADVANCING THEIR COLLECTIVE AGENDA, BASED ON A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO TACKLE THREE PRESSING OBJECTIVES:1. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NINE GOLDEN DESIGN RULES AS A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR REDESIGNING PACKAGING AND INCREASING RECYCLING EFFICIENCY.2. DEVELOPING GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE ECOMODULATION OF EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) FEES.3. ESTABLISHING THE VISION AND PRINCIPLES FOR CREDIBLE, SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHEMICAL RECYCLING INDUSTRY. WITH ITS GOLDEN DESIGN RULES EMBEDDING EVERFURTHER INTO INDUSTRY PRACTICE, THE PLASTIC WASTE COALITION CONTINUED TO PROVE WITH ITS FLAGSHIP FRAMEWORK THAT DRIVES RAPID ACTION. SIMPLICITY THAT MUST ACCELERATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN PACKAGING DESIGN AND THE RECYCLING PROCESS, KEEPING PLASTICS OUT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND IN THE ECONOMY. IT IS IN THIS SHARED SIMPLICITY THAT THE COALITION CALLS FOR MORE ACCOUNTABILITY IN BUILDING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PACKAGING.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4F, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:FOOD WASTE COALITION THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM (CGF)'S CEO-LED COALITION OF ACTION ON FOOD WASTE BRINGS TOGETHER 20 OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONSUMER GOODS RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS WITH THE GOAL OF HALVING PER CAPITA GLOBAL FOOD LOSS AT THE RETAILER AND CONSUMER LEVELS. WITH ITS EXPLICIT CEO ENGAGEMENT, ACTION-ORIENTED COMMITMENTS AND PASSION FOR ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE ON A GLOBAL LEVEL, THE COALITION IS A LEADER IN THE EFFORT TO REDUCE FOOD LOSS IN SUPPLY CHAINS WORLDWIDE BY DRIVING ACTION ON KEY ISSUES SUCH AS PUBLIC REPORTING, FULL SUPPLY CHAIN ENGAGEMENT, POST-HARVEST LOSSES AND REGIONAL CHALLENGES. TOGETHER, THE COALITION AND ITS MEMBERS PLAY A POWERFUL ROLE IN THE EFFORT TO REDUCE WASTE, REDUCING STRESS ON THE ENVIRONMENT, BENEFITTING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AND ENSURING MORE FOOD MAKES IT TO STORES AND ONTO CONSUMERS' TABLES IN THE PROCESS. MEMBERS OF THE FOOD WASTE COALITION STRENGTHENED THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL (SDG) 12.3 TARGETS TO CUT FOOD WASTE IN HALF UP AND DOWN THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS BY 2030, AND TO REPORT OPENLY ON THE IMPACT OF THEIR REDUCTION EFFORTS. IN 2023, THE FIRST COALITION BASELINE REPORT MARKED A SIGNIFICANT STEP IN EFFECTIVE REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY WHILE ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH WWF BROUGHT NEW FOCUS UPSTREAM, WORKING DIRECTLY WITH GROWERS TO MEASURE POST HARVEST LOSSES. DOWNSTREAM, IT LAUNCHED THE #TOOGOODTOWASTE' CAMPAIGN AIMED AT INSPIRING CONSUMERS TO REDUCE HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4G, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:PRODUCT DATA COALITIONTHE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM (CGF)'S CEO-LED COALITION OF ACTION ON PRODUCT DATA AIMS TO ADDRESS WEAKNESSES FACED IN TODAY'S DATA EXCHANGE PROCESSES. TO ACHIEVE THIS, THE COALITION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PRODUCTS HAVE A UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION, ALL UNIQUE PRODUCT IDS CAN BE VERIFIED IN REAL TIME, AND ALL BRAND OWNERS, RETAILERS AND PLATFORMS FOLLOW THE SAME FOUNDATIONAL GLOBAL DATA MODEL. THIS IS TO BE DONE IN PARALLEL TO VOLUNTARILY TESTING DATAPORTS TECHNOLOGY TO FACILITATE USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND FEDERATED DATA SHARING IN THE MEDIUM TERM. MEMBERS OF THE COALITION, AND THEIR PARTNERS, SHARE A VISION FOR AN INDUSTRY IN WHICH TRADING PARTNERS HAVE ACCESS TO REAL-TIME, ACCURATE AND INDEPENDENTLY-ASSURED PRODUCT DATA; CONSUMERS CAN GET ACCURATE, ON DEMAND ANSWERS TO THEIR QUESTIONS ON THE PRODUCTS THEY BUY AND WHERE THEY COME FROM; AND CONSUMERS CAN ALSO BE CONFIDENT THAT COMPANIES WILL RELIABLY USE AND SAFEGUARD THEIR DATA. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE COALITION FOCUSED WAS ON ACCELERATING THE ADOPTION OF ITS EXISTING INITIATIVES, SUCH AS THE DATA LEAPFROG PILOT PROJECTS, WHICH ADDRESS IMPROVEMENTS IN THE EXCHANGE OF PRODUCT DATA BETWEEN TRADING PARTNERS, MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS. TO ENSURE THE DATA IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE, THE INITIATIVES THAT ENABLE THAT EXCHANGE SUCH AS VERIFIED BY GS1, THE GLOBAL DATA MODEL AND GTIN UBIQUITY WERE PRIORITIES FOR ACTION AND PROGRESS WAS MADE ACROSS ALL INITIATIVES. IN 2023 THE COALITION DOUBLED-DOWN ON ADVANCING ITS LEAPFROG INITIATIVES, GLOBAL DATA MODEL AND 2D BARCODE ROADMAPS INNOVATING NEW WAYS TO SHARE DATA, ELEVATE EXPERIENCES AND DRIVE ADOPTION FOR CONSUMERS AND COMPANIES AT LOCAL, REGIONAL AND GLOBAL LEVELS.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4H, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:COLLABORATION FOR HEALTHIER LIVES COALITION THE OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLABORATION FOR HEALTHIER LIVES (CHL) ARE TO INSPIRE HEALTHIER CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN STORES, ONLINE AND THROUGHOUT LOCAL COMMUNITIES; TO DRIVE COLLECTIVE ACTION ACROSS SECTORS; AND TO MAKE HEALTHIER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE CHOICES EASIER FOR CONSUMERS. THE INCREASING HEALTH AND WELLBEING CHALLENGES OFTEN DIFFER FROM REGION TO REGION. AS A RESULT, CHL'S GLOBAL STRATEGY RELIES ON REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD, HYGIENE AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR THEM. THE GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE MAKE HEALTHIER DECISIONS EVERY DAY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN EVERY COMMUNITY AROUND THE WORLD. TO MEASURE ITS PROGRESS, THE COALITION HAS DEVELOPED A ROBUST KPI FRAMEWORK WITH SET TARGETS FOR CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT AND PERCENTAGE THRESHOLDS FOR BASKET GROWTH IN FOOD, PERSONAL CARE AND HYGIENE. TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE ACTION WITHIN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD, CHL MEMBERS SUPPORTED INITIATIVES THAT COULD BE REPLICATED AND SCALED TO MOVE BEYOND 1:1 COLLABORATION, WITH AN INITIAL CONCENTRATION ON NINE COUNTRIES USA, MEXICO, COSTA RICA, COLOMBIA, UK, FRANCE, TURKEY, CHINA AND JAPAN. A TOTAL OF 70 INITIATIVES WERE UNDERTAKEN BY COALITION MEMBERS, WITH A KPI FRAMEWORK FOR EACH THAT EXAMINES WHAT IS WORKING AND WHAT IS NOT; HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN REACHED; AND WHAT TANGIBLE ACTIONS THEY HAVE TAKEN. THE YEAR OF EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING CAMPAIGN IN 2023 RAISED SUPPORT FROM BOARD CEOS & C-SUITE LEVEL EXECUTIVES THROUGH CEO ADVOCACY, CASE STUDIES, PODCASTS, MASTERCLASSES AND BLOG POSTS. THE COALITION CONTINUED ITS FOCUS ON SHARED LEARNINGS AND BEST PRACTICES, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF A PLAYBOOK AND CASE-STUDY REPOSITORY ON BUILDING IMPACTFUL INITIATIVES TO DRIVE BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE, ALONGSIDE THE COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF SUPPORTING PILOTS AROUND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH.

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	FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4I, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION -- WORKING TO END FORCED LABOURTHE CGF HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION -- WORKING TO END FORCED LABOUR (HRC) IS A CEO-LED COALITION OF ACTION FROM THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM. AS AN INITIATIVE OF 20 OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONSUMER GOODS COMPANIES, THE HRC IS COMMITTED TO HELPING ACHIEVE FAIR AND DECENT WORKING CONDITIONS WORLDWIDE BY ERADICATING FORCED LABOUR FROM ITS SUPPLY CHAINS. THE WORK OF THE HRC CONTINUES THE CGF'S LONG HISTORY OF ENGAGEMENT ON THE ISSUE OF FORCED LABOUR WITHIN CONSUMER GOODS SUPPLY CHAINS BY BUILDING ON THE CGF'S SOCIAL RESOLUTION ON FORCED LABOUR, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE INDUSTRY; ITS PRIORITY INDUSTRY PRINCIPLES, AND ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE INDUSTRY. ADVOCATING FOR RESPONSIBLE RECRUITMENT, THE HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION FOCUSED TO RAISE AWARENESS AND CREATE RESOURCES FOR THE RESPONSIBLE RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF WORKERS WORLDWIDE BY IMPLEMENTING AND IMPROVING HUMAN RIGHTS DUE DILIGENCE (HRDD). IN 2023, THEIR PEOPLE POSITIVE PALM PROJECT DEEPENED ENGAGEMENT WITH MALAYSIA'S RECRUITERS, EMPLOYERS AND GOVERNMENT. ITS FOCUS REMAINS RESOLUTE: TO ENSURE WORKERS' RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED, RESPECTED, AND REMEDIED AT EVERY STEP OF THE GLOBAL VALUE CHAIN. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4J, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:RACE TO ZERO INITIATIVEAT COP 26 THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM (CGF) BECAME AN OFFICIAL "ACCELERATOR" OF THE UN-BACKED RACE TO ZERO CAMPAIGN, TO HELP INCREASE PROGRESS TOWARDS NET ZERO AMONG ITS GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP. IN A COORDINATED, GLOBAL RESPONSE, CGF MEMBERS CAME TOGETHER ON ACTIONS TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES WITH A CEO-LED CALL TO ACTION TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BURDENS OF PEOPLE HIT HARDEST BY THE PANDEMIC. IN 2022, AT COP27 CGF LAUNCHED THE NET ZERO PLAYBOOK FOR CONSUMER INDUSTRIES IN COLLABORATION WITH ITS MEMBERS, ACCENTURE AND THE RACE TO ZERO. THE PLAYBOOK CONTAINS PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO HELP CONSUMER-FACING COMPANIES ADDRESS COMPLEX EMISSION CHALLENGES AND SERVES AS A CONSUMER INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE'S GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING AND OPERATIONALIZING DECARBONIZATION ROADMAPS. IT OUTLINES THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXIST FOR COMPANIES AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR PATH TO NET ZERO AS WELL AS ADVICE ON HOW TO GET STARTED. IT ALSO PROVIDES CASE STUDIES DEMONSTRATING HOW INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE ALREADY TAKING ACTION ACROSS KEY DECARBONIZATION LEVERS, INCLUDING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, PLASTICS AND PACKAGING, TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS, CONSUMER USE, AND SUPPLIER ENABLEMENT. BUILDING ON THIS WORK A NINTH NEW COALITION OF ACTION: TOWARDS NET ZERO WAS CREATED IN 2023. ROOTED IN THE CGF'S ROLE OF BECOMING AN OFFICIAL ACCELERATOR OF THE UNITED NATIONS' RACE TO ZERO CAMPAIGN BACK IN 2021 WHICH TODAY NOTES 60 CGF MEMBERS PLEDGING TO CUT THEIR GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS IN HALF BY 2030 (PUTTING THEM ON TRACK TO REACH NET-ZERO BY 2050) THE NETZERO COALITION UNIFIES THE DIVERSE DECARBONIZATION INITIATIVES WOVEN ACROSS OUR 8 COALITIONS OF ACTION AND CEMENTS ITS OWN GUIDING STAR.

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	FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4K, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:FIVE ACCELERATION AREAS WERE LAUNCHED IN 2023 TO RECALIBRATE FOCUS AND SCALE-UP THE SPEED OFSYSTEMIC CHANGE CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN BY THE CGF'S DEDICATED COALITIONS.1. MAINTAINING DEFORESTATION AND CONVERSION FREE (DCF) SUPPLY APPROACH FOR A MORE FOREST POSITIVE FUTURE2.ADOPTING THE GOLDEN DESIGN RULES (GDR) TO ENABLE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE3. EMBRACING HUMAN RIGHTS DUE DILIGENCE (HRDD) IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAINS4. ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE WELLBEING PROGRAMMES TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND EMPOWER HEALTHIER LIVES5. ACCELERATING EMISSION REDUCTIONS FOR A NET-ZERO FUTURE

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

Form 990 (2023)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV..... Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....

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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

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24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............ Click to see attachment

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35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ... Click to see attachment

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Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

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Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

Yes

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: FR
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Yes

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
ISABELL DAHLEN135 WEST 50TH STREET 17FL NEW YORK,NY10020 (301) 563-3383

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) ALAN JOPE...................................................................... VICE CO-CHAIR MANU - UNTIL JUNE 2023	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(2) ALEX BONGRAIN...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL JUNE 2023	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(3) ALEXANDRE BOMPART...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(4) ALEXIS PERAKIS VALLAT...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(5) ANGELA LIU...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(6) ANTOINE DE SAINT AFFRIQUE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(7) BRIAN CORNELL...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(8) BRIAN MCNAMARA...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(9) CARLOS MARIO GIRALDO...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(10) CARSTEN KNOBEL...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(11) CECILE BELIOT...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(12) CLAUDIO COLZANI...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL JUNE 2023	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(13) DANIEL RODRIGUEZ...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL AUG. 2023	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(14) DANIEL SERVITJE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(15) DANIEL ZHANG...................................................................... CO-CHAIR RETAIL. COLL. - UNTIL JUNE 2023	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(16) DANIEL WEGMAN...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0
(17) DIRK VAN DE PUT...................................................................... VICE CO-CHAIR MANUFACTURER COLLEGE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	0	0	0

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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)				(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) DOLF VAN DEN BRINK........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(19) DONG-BIN SHIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(20) DOUG MCMILLON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(21) FRANS MULLER........................................................................ CO-CHAIR RETAILER COLLEGE	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(22) FUYIE TARO........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(23) GALEN WESTON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(24) GIANLUCA DI TONDO........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(25) H FISK JOHNSON........................................................................ TREASURER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(26) IAN MCLEOD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL NOV. 2023	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(27) ISOZAKI YOSHINORI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(28) JAMES QUINCEY........................................................................ CO-CHAIR MANU. COLLEGE	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(29) JEFF HARMENING........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(30) JEFFREY LIU........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(31) JOHN ROSS........................................................................ TREASURER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(32) JON MOELLER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(33) KEN MURPHY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(34) KLAUS DOHLE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(35) LAWRENCE KURZIUS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL SEPT. 2023	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(36) LINDA RENDLE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(37) LIONEL SOUQUE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(38) MAGNUS GROTH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(39) MALINA NGAI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(40) MARK SCHNEIDER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(41) MARK SMUCKER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL NOV. 2023	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(42) MAX KOEUNE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(43) MOTOYA OKADA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(44) NINA JONSSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(45) NOEL WALLACE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(46) OLIVIER DELAMEA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(47) OMER OZGUR TORT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(48) PEDRO SOARES DOS SANTOS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(49) PETER BOONE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL NOV. 2023	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(50) POUL WEIHRAUCH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(51) RAMON LAGUARTA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(52) SADANOBU TAKEMASU........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(53) SANDER VAN DER LAAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(54) SEAH KIAN PENG........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL JUNE 2023	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(55) SIMON ROBERTS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL NOV. 2023	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(56) STEFFEN GREUBEL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(57) STEVEN A CAHILLANE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(58) TAKEMASU SADANABOU........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(59) STUART MACHIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL JAN. 2023	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(60) THIBAUT MONGON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(61) TOBIAS WASMUHT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(62) VIPUL CHAWLA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(63) XIAO AN JI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(64) YOSHINORI ISOZAKI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(65) YOSHIHIRO HASEBE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(66) YVES CLAUDE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(67) WAI-CHAN CHAN........................................................................ MANAGING DIRECTOR	35.00 .......................0.00		X			1,015,312	0	138,702
(68) ISABELL DAHLEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION	35.00 .......................0.00		X			158,149	0	86,307
(69) JONATHAN BERGER........................................................................ GENERAL MANAGER THE AMERICAS	35.00 .......................0.00			X		237,720	0	56,497
(70) AMAYA BLOCH LAINE........................................................................ EVENTS DIRECTOR	35.00 .......................0.00			X		172,305	0	94,169
(71) RHODA LANE O'KELLY........................................................................ DIRECTOR EMEA	35.00 .......................0.00			X		173,375	0	94,762
(72) ERICA SHEWARD........................................................................ DIRECTOR, GFSI	35.00 .......................0.00				X	160,763	0	87,999
(73) DIDIER BERGERET........................................................................ DIRECTOR SOCIAL SUST.& SSC	35.00 .......................0.00				X	157,727	0	86,370
(74) SHARON BLIGH........................................................................ DIRECTOR HEALTH & WELLNESS	35.00 .......................0.00				X	152,880	0	83,482
(75) IGNACIO GAVILAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY	35.00 .......................0.00				X	108,688	0	58,003
(76) RUEDIGER HAGEDORN........................................................................ SENIOR MANAGER	35.00 .......................0.00				X	136,280	0	32,924

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	2,473,199	0	819,215

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 10

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
SYSTEMIQ LIMITED 8TH FLOOR 110 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON WC1V 6JS UK	PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL	1,319,149
PROFOREST S STE FREWIN CHAMBERS FREWIN CT OXFORD OX1 3HZUK UK	PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL	540,635
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION 17 ROUTE DES MORILLONS CP71 GENEVA 19 SZ	PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL	284,735
FAIR LABOR ASSOCIATION 2033 K STREET NW STE 400 WASHINGTON,DC20006	PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL	245,364
DSL REGULATORY LIMITED 1 WATERMEAD SALE M33 3UX UK UK	PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL	140,835
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 5

Form 990 (2023)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	15,000

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		15,000

		Business Code
2a	CONFERENCES & NEWSLETTERS	541900	11,759,660	11,759,660
b	MEMBERSHIP DUES	541900	7,432,139	7,432,139
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		19,191,799

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			305,040			305,040
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			19,511,839	19,191,799	0	305,040

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	1,692,686
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	3,339,612
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	792,572
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,064,394
10	Payroll taxes ...........	190,085
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	2,509
c	Accounting ...........	86,642
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	15,247
12	Advertising and promotion ....	136,242
13	Office expenses .......	1,471,517
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	904,334
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	8,356,307
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	54,133
23	Insurance ...	84,495
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	FRENCH INCOME TAX	284,075
b	DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS	62,300
c	DIVERS	55,397
d	MISC. EXPENSE	27,237
e	All other expenses	18,615
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	18,638,399
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2023)

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			2,596,770	1	2,488,822
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			8,012,007	2	8,744,755
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			2,771,737	4	4,568,147
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			334,893	9	511,479
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	489,102
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	250,078	251,451	10c	239,024
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............			5,162	14	31,606
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			55,241	15	52,995
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			14,027,261	16	16,636,828

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	3,472,484	17	3,682,903
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	744,721	19	2,016,320
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	4,217,205	26	5,699,223

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	9,810,056	27	10,937,605
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	9,810,056	32	10,937,605
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	14,027,261	33	16,636,828

Form 990 (2023)

Page 12

Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

19,511,839

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

18,638,399

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

873,440

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

9,810,056

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

254,109

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

10,937,605

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2023)

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Form 990, Special Condition Description:

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Employer identification number

13-1857682

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2

Name of organization THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM		Employer identification number 13-1857682

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM			Employer identification number 13-1857682
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Employer identification number

13-1857682

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check right arrow

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Yes

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Employer identification number

13-1857682

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....	489,102	250,078	239,024
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				239,024

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	19,545,216
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	33,377
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	33,377
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	19,511,839
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	19,511,839

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	18,714,713
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	76,314
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	76,314
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	18,638,399
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	18,638,399

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN 33,377.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS 76,314.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

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Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right arrow

Attach to Form 990. Right arrow

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Employer identification number

13-1857682

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in the region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in the region
	EUROPE	1	37	PROGRAM SERVICES	COALITIONS COLLABORATION FOR HEALTHIER LIVES, GFSI, E2E, FOOD AND PLASTIC WASTE, HUMAN RIGHTS AGAINST FORCED LABOUR, FOREST POSITIVE, SUSTAINABLE RETAIL SUMMIT	4,664,091
	SOUTH AMERICA	1	3	PROGRAM SERVICES	PLASTIC WASTE, FOOD WASTE, PRODUCT DATA, HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND GFSI	73,931
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	2	9	PROGRAM SERVICES	JAPAN DAY, CHINA DAY, GFSI LOCAL GROUPS CHINA AND JAPAN	2,517,141














3a	Sub-total ....	4	49			7,255,163
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	4	49			7,255,163

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of noncash assistance	(h) Description of noncash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of noncash assistance	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.

ReturnReference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 2:	N/A

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Employer identification number

13-1857682

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1WAI-CHAN CHAN MANAGING DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	934,217 ------------- 0	81,095 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	138,702 ------------- 0	1,154,014 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2JONATHAN BERGER GENERAL MANAGER THE AMERICAS	(i) (ii)	237,720 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	51,290 ------------- 0	5,207 ------------- 0	294,217 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3RHODA LANE O'KELLY DIRECTOR EMEA	(i) (ii)	145,194 ------------- 0	20,903 ------------- 0	7,278 ------------- 0	38,334 ------------- 0	56,428 ------------- 0	268,137 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4AMAYA BLOCH LAINE EVENTS DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	149,493 ------------- 0	21,514 ------------- 0	1,298 ------------- 0	38,098 ------------- 0	56,071 ------------- 0	266,474 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5ERICA SHEWARD DIRECTOR, GFSI	(i) (ii)	139,190 ------------- 0	20,275 ------------- 0	1,298 ------------- 0	35,561 ------------- 0	52,438 ------------- 0	248,762 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6ISABELL DAHLEN DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION	(i) (ii)	138,403 ------------- 0	17,908 ------------- 0	1,838 ------------- 0	34,867 ------------- 0	51,440 ------------- 0	244,456 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7DIDIER BERGERET DIRECTOR SOCIAL SUST.& SSC	(i) (ii)	136,408 ------------- 0	20,021 ------------- 0	1,298 ------------- 0	34,893 ------------- 0	51,477 ------------- 0	244,097 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8SHARON BLIGH DIRECTOR HEALTH & WELLNESS	(i) (ii)	134,168 ------------- 0	16,874 ------------- 0	1,838 ------------- 0	33,709 ------------- 0	49,773 ------------- 0	236,362 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9RUEDIGER HAGEDORN SENIOR MANAGER	(i) (ii)	118,780 ------------- 0	15,662 ------------- 0	1,838 ------------- 0	15,179 ------------- 0	17,745 ------------- 0	169,204 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10IGNACIO GAVILAN DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILIT	(i) (ii)	89,976 ------------- 0	16,874 ------------- 0	1,838 ------------- 0	23,703 ------------- 0	34,300 ------------- 0	166,691 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A	THE ORGANIZATION COVERS THE ANNUAL RENT EXPENSE FOR THE MANAGING DIRECTORS RESIDENCE IN FRANCE AMOUNTING TO $25,950 USD IN 2023.
PART I, LINE 1B	THE RECIPIENT IS EMPLOYED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THEREFORE NOT SUBJECT TO W-2.
PART I, LINE 3	THE COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WHICH ALSO FUNCTIONS AS A REMUNERATION COMMITTEE. THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
PART I, LINE 7	DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED THE FOLLOWING NON-FIXED BONUSES TO THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES LISTED IN FORM 990 PART VII. CHAN WAI-CHAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR: $81,095 AMAYA BLOCH LAINE, EVENTS DIRECTOR: $21,514 RHODA LANE O'KELLY, DIRECTOR EMEA: $20,903 ERICA SHEWARD, DIRECTOR, GFSI: $20,275 ISABELL DAHLEN, DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: $17,908 DIDIER BERGERET, DIRECTOR SOCIAL SUST.& SSCI: $20,021 IGNACIO GAVILAN, DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: $16,874 SHARON BLIGH, DIRECTOR HEALTH & WELLNESS: $16,874 RUEDIGER HAGEDORN, SENIOR MANAGER: $15,662

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Employer identification number

13-1857682

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3	IN 2023, THE CGF MARKS A SIGNIFICANT TURNING POINT, TRANSITIONING FROM MERE ACTION TO ACCELERATION. UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE NEW CO-CHAIRS, A REFINED STRATEGY WAS DEVELOPED, FOCUSING ON FIVE KEY 'ACCELERATION AREAS' FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS: MAINTAINING DEFORESTATION AND CONVERSION FREE (DCF) SUPPLY APPROACH FOR A MORE FOREST POSITIVE FUTURE; ADOPTING THE GOLDEN DESIGN RULES (GDR) TO ENABLE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND RE-DUCE PLASTIC WASTE; EMBRACING HUMAN RIGHTS DUE DILIGENCE (HRDD) IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAINS; ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE WELLBEING PROGRAMMES TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND EMPOWER HEALTHIER LIVES; ACCELERATING EMISSION REDUCTIONS FOR A NET-ZERO FUTURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NINTH COALITION OF ACTION, NET ZERO, UNDERSCORES A SHIFT IN APPROACH TOWARDS ACHIEVING COLLECTIVE GOALS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4	THE STATUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION WERE CHANGED BY THE GA IN JUNE 2023: 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE GOVERNING STATUTES RESOLUTION 2: THE CGF STATUTE CHANGE (ART.10.2.) RELATED TO THE BOARD SIZE INCREASE FROM A MAXIMUM OF 30 TO 40 MEMBERS FOR EACH COLLEGE WAS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RULING UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF QUORUM AND MAJORITY REQUIRED FOR EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETINGS. ART. 10.2. NOW READS: THE BOARD SHALL BE COMPOSED OF A MINIMUM OF 18 AND A MAXIMUM OF 40 DIRECTORS FROM AMONG THE FULL MEMBERS OF THE RETAILER COLLEGE, AND A MINIMUM OF 18 AND A MAXIMUM OF 40 DIRECTORS FROM AMONG THE FULL MEMBERS OF THE MANUFACTURER COLLEGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE ORGANIZATION HAS FULL MEMBERS, PARTNER MEMBERS, AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE ORGANIZATION HAS FULL MEMBERS WHO HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE ASSOCIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS. DECISIONS WILL BE MADE BY A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF BOARD MEMBERS FROM EACH COLLEGE. BOTH COLLEGES MUST APPROVE ANY PROPOSAL FOR IT TO BECOME EFFECTIVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B	THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	A COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ISABELL DAHLEN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, TO REVIEW BEFORE SIGNING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	A "RESPONSIBLE PERSON" IS ANY PERSON SERVING AS AN OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM. EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS INVOLVED IF HE OR SHE BELIEVES THAT SUCH RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING BUSINESS INTERESTS OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR A FAMILY MEMBER SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL GENERALLY BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE CHAIR, THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. RESPONSIBLE PERSONS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION, SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE CHAIR OR THE CHAIR'S DESIGNEE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT SUCH RESPONSIBLE PERSON HAS WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE MADE AS SOON AS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS KNOWN TO THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON. THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MAY AFFECT THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM'S PARTICIPATION IN SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE CHAIR OR THE CHAIR'S DESIGNEE, WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THERE EXISTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT IS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AND A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IS USED. FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A JOB CLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH CORRESPONDING SALARY GRID AND UTILIZES A RECRUITMENT AGENCY TO RE-EVALUATE THE MARKET PRICE COMPARED TO THE SALARY GRID. IN 2022 A PROFESSIONAL BENCHMARK WAS CARRIED OUT BY A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE WHOLE ORGANISATION TO RE-EVALUATE THE MARKET PRICE COMPARED TO THE SALARY GRID. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2022.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS STATUTES AVAILABLE ON THE ITS WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	NET FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN 297,046. NET FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION LOSS -42,937.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2023

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
FKA CIES THE FOOD BUSINESS FORUM

Employer identification number

13-1857682

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM JAPAN KK AIOS NAGATACHO 507 2-17-17 NAGATAC TOKYO 100-0014 JA	LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION GLOBAL CGF AGENDA AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT	JA	N/A	N/A	THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM	Yes
(2)THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM COLOMBIA SAS CALLE 116 21-73 OFFICE 103 SANTA BOGOTA 110111 CO	LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION GLOBAL CGF AGENDA AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT	CO	N/A	N/A	THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

Page 2

Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM COLOMBIA SAS	R	219,680	COST
(2) THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM JAPAN KK	R	601,838	COST

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No