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Introducing Cascale

Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance catalyzing collective action toward equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Spanning over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, industry associations, and nonprofits worldwide, we are united by a singular vision to give back more than we take to the planet and its people.

February 25, 2024

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Introducing Cascale

Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance catalyzing collective action toward equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Spanning over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, industry associations, and nonprofits worldwide, we are united by a singular vision to give back more than we take to the planet and its people.

February 25, 2024
  • Membership

Membership Brochure

Discover the possibilities of becoming a member by downloading our membership brochure. Take the first step towards unlocking valuable benefits, industry insights, and a supportive global community.

February 22, 2024
Press Releases
  • Higg Index Tools
  • Higg BRM

Cascale Releases Updated Higg Brand & Retail Module Tool

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) has launched the latest version of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), part of the Higg Index suite of tools. This update reflects Cascale’s commitment to continuously evolving, updating, and refining the Higg Index to meet the needs of members, users, and the industry.

March 04, 2024
News Updates

Cascale Presents at Asser Institute Spring Academy Course Event

James Crowley, transparency and traceability manager at Cascale, recently presented on “Traceability Systems & The Higg Index Tools: Use cases for sustainability and due diligence” at the Asser Institute-Centre for International & European Law in The Hague.

April 19, 2024
  • EU Green Claims

Episode 3: EU Green Claims Directive

In this episode, we speak to Baptiste Carriere-Pradal, Founder and Director of 2B Policy, and Chair of Policy Hub, about the recent publication of the Substantiating Green Claims Directive from the EU Commission.

We talk about the ambition of the Directive, what companies can do and where the Directive may have come up short, as well as what needs to happen next.



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Lee Green
April 05, 2023
  • Leadership

Episode 1: Scale Your Business and Impact

How can you scale your purpose-driven business and drive greater impact? In this episode we tackle these questions with NY Times best-selling author, and CEO of We First, Simon Mainwaring. We also explore how to effectively communicate your sustainability story and Simon’s latest book, Lead With We.

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Lee Green
January 31, 2023

On Rana Plaza Anniversary, Cascale Members Recommit to Worker Safety

On April 24, 2013, the apparel and textile industry stood still. News of the Rana Plaza factory collapse rippled through apparel supply chains and the devastation – 1,134 workers killed and several thousand injured – led to the reimagination of garment workers’ rights.

April 24, 2024

TAL Apparel

  • Manufacturers

Read why TAL Apparel uses Higg Index tools and believes in equal partnership.

Primark

  • Brands & Retailers
  • Higg MSI
  • Higg FEM

Discover how a leading international clothing retailer utilizes Higg FEM and Higg MSI to shape their decarbonization strategy and pave the way for meaningful change.

VF Corporation

  • Brands & Retailers

Read how VF Corp. uses Higg Product Tools to assess their environmental footprint.

News Coverage Articles