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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cascale 2024 report finds sustainability leadership opportunity in apparel
The non-profit organisation, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, said 2024 was pivotal, marked by a phase of reinvention, the formation of strategic alliances, and action across the entire system. 'In 2024, we didn't just rebrand: we refocused. Our members are calling for more clarity, better alignment, and faster progress. This report highlights the steps we've taken together, how we're convening the industry in more focused, effective ways, and where we must go next,' said Cascale board chair and Solidaridad sustainable fashion senior policy director Tamar Hoek. Key developments and organisational growth in 2024 The report revealed that Cascale made notable progress in enhancing the Higg Index, with the introduction of Higg FEM 4.0 aimed at better environmental performance measurement throughout supply chains. In collaboration with Worldly, the organisation further integrated its Higg Index tools into the leading sustainability data analytics platform, facilitating improved data management. The Higg Index is a framework to measure sustainability performance in the apparel sector. Progress in decarbonisation efforts Cascale's expanded the membership of its Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) to 57, aiming to potentially reduce CO₂ emissions by 419,607.92 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Additionally, Cascale released the inaugural Industry Decarbonisation Roadmap in partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) and Reset Carbon. Progress in decent work data alignment Cascale initiated a strategic process leading to the acquisition of selected assets from Better Buying Institute in February 2025. This deal is expected to promote responsible purchasing practices and help achieve Cascale's goal of Decent Work for All. Cascale CEO Colin Browne said: '2024 was about unity in purpose. Through industry-wide initiatives, deeper stakeholder engagement, and policy innovation, we laid a foundation for the next phase of impact.' Global policy presence and advocacy Cascale saw its global policy influence grow with the publication of its Global Policy Priorities paper and active participation in policy roundtables in Brussels, Copenhagen, and Paris. The organisation also worked alongside the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) to craft a joint vision statement and initiated a secondment with the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), contributing to the development of new sustainability reporting standards. Strengthening industry collaboration Cascale established independent partnerships with BGMEA and Open Supply Hub, while also formalising an agreement with ZDHC to harmonise sustainability protocols. The co-publication of the Apparel Alliance Supply Chain Taxonomy with industry partners aimed to standardise reporting frameworks for enhanced transparency. Cascale Higg product tools director Joël Mertens said: 'The development of a shared perspective of the apparel supply chain tiers will provide clarity to our industry and enhance future communications and tool alignment strategies. We look forward to the continuation and release of this work with our apparel alliance partners.' Member engagement and educational initiatives With over 300 members worldwide, Cascale saw active member participation in various programmes, including the Fashion LEAP for Climate e-learning initiative and the GIZ PDP Solar Rooftop Initiative. In addition to these initiatives, the organisation launched the "Source of Good" podcast to share practical applications of sustainability tools and leadership stories from around the world, reaching listeners in 51 countries. In a separate development, Cascale appointed Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective 1 August 2025, replacing Colin Browne, who will step down from his role on 31 July, in a decision made out of 'personal choice'. Saini previously held senior executive roles at The Fung Group and Nike and currently serves on Cascale's board of directors. "Cascale 2024 report finds sustainability leadership opportunity in apparel" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fashion Network
21-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
GreenStitch aims to become go-to platform for fashion and retail sustainability: interview
Greenstitch was founded with a singular vision: to empower apparel and textile companies to weave sustainability into the core fabric of their business through intelligent data management. We are not a generic ESG software provider; we are specialists deeply immersed in the complexities and unique challenges of the global fashion value chain. Our mission is to help apparel and textile brands go green with an easy-to-use, AI-powered platform made just for this industry. We simplify tricky regulations, track carbon emissions, and give clear insights, all while working with tools like Worldly/ Higg. Our tech handles complex global supply chains. We're not just a tool- we're a partner, helping brands shine in sustainable fashion with fresh ideas and real results. FN: What are some recent milestones or achievements GreenStitch has accomplished in the last six to 12 months? NM: In the past year, GreenStitch has hit some big milestones. We were honored by the Ministry of Textiles at Bharat Tex, Asia's largest textile event, as the Digital Innovation of the Year. We also secured investment from top-tier investors, fueling our growth. Plus, we've expanded our product offerings to better serve the fashion and textile industry's sustainability needs. FN: Are there any new partnerships, client acquisitions, or expansion plans in the pipeline- either in India or globally? NM: We are actively working on expanding into Southeast Asia, the UK, Europe, and North America. Our focus is on onboarding stakeholders across the textile value chain- from suppliers and manufacturers to exporters and global brands. We're also building partnerships with regional textile hubs and sustainability alliances to localise our platform's value while supporting global reporting needs. These efforts are aligned with our roadmap to help manage over one billion tonnes of emissions in the coming years. FN: Have you recently launched any new product features or technology upgrades? If so, how do they enhance your platform's value for fashion and textile businesses? NM: We regularly roll out new features and tech upgrades to keep our platform cutting-edge. Recently, we launched ecodesign tools that let companies predict a product's environmental impact before production, helping them make smarter, greener choices. We've also added advanced validation models to boost accuracy and validation. FN: With sustainability regulations evolving globally, how is GreenStitch helping brands stay compliant and competitive in this changing landscape? NM: GreenStitch helps brands tackle global sustainability regulations with ease and stay competitive. Our AI-powered platform integrates with existing systems, automating carbon accounting and lifecycle assessments to meet standards like EPR, PEF, and CSRD. We provide real-time insights into Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, helping brands spot high-impact areas, cut their footprint, and choose sustainable designs and suppliers early on. With clear dashboards and digital product passports, we ensure transparent reporting, build consumer trust, and position brands as sustainability leaders. FN: How is your platform supporting brands in managing and reducing Scope 3 emissions, and how do digital product passports play into that? NM: GreenStitch makes managing Scope 3 emissions simple, even with messy, unstructured fashion data. Our platform normalises and processes data in any format in minutes, saving brands huge effort. We calculate granular Scope 3 emissions, showing which suppliers, products, or materials emit the most and offering actionable ways to reduce them. Unlike spend-based methods, our approach gives real insights for active emissions cuts. Digital product passports enhance this by transparently sharing environmental footprints with customers via QR codes and widgets, boosting trust and engagement. DPP is a part of a large EU green deal and will be a law in one year. FN: What does the next phase of growth look like for GreenStitch in terms of product roadmap, team expansion, or market outreach? NM: Our goal is to make GreenStitch the go-to platform for fashion and retail sustainability. We have a robust product roadmap in the works, with new features to enhance our platform. We're also growing our team and expanding our market outreach to connect with more brands in India and worldwide, helping them achieve their sustainability goals. FN: Do you have a message you would like to share with industry peers and stakeholders about the role of data and technology in enabling sustainability at scale? NM: Data and tech are like the heart and soul of a greener future. With AI and smart insights, we can make choices that heal our planet and improve our profits. Let's come together, use these tools, and build a sustainable world that shines for everyone.
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
New Location, Same Vision: Higg Index Resources Now Available at Cascale
Cascale has launched a new website that will serve as the new home for key Higg Index resources previously housed on This transition is part of a broader effort to streamline information, improve access, and enhance the user experience for Cascale members and Higg Index users. The Higg Index is a suite of five tools that assess and measure the social and environmental performance of the consumer goods value chain and the environmental impacts of products. Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index, which is exclusively available on Worldly, the industry's leading sustainability data insights platform. has been a trusted resource for Higg Index technical materials, and the content remains available to all Higg Index users on the Cascale's website at The website update reflects Cascale's ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, user-informed resources. Feedback from members and users has played a central role in shaping the transition strategy, reinforcing the organization's dedication to providing accessible, effective information for sustainability measurement and improvement. The new website provides the same Higg Index technical guidance, methodologies, training videos, and support materials, while improving the user experience through more seamless navigation and a modernized site design. Additional platform guidance and Worldly-specific information will be found on Worldly's Training and Support site. Cascale and Worldly remain aligned in their support of Cascale members, Higg Index users, and stakeholders throughout the transition. While Cascale will host and maintain the new website, Worldly will continue to enhance the user experience on its platform. To maintain clarity and continuity, a redirect will be set up on to direct users to the appropriate new locations. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Cascale
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Worldly Heralds New Era for Global Supply Chains: Smarter, Cleaner, More Resilient
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Worldly, the leading sustainability data and analytics platform for the consumer goods industry, today announced the launch of new compliance and supply chain intelligence solutions, including Eco Scores and the Insights Hub. Together, these solutions mark a bold evolution in how the consumer goods industry uses product and primary supply chain data to drive strategic action and decarbonize at scale. Built for global brands, retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers, the expanded offerings help customers drive impact, improve efficiency, uncover hidden risk, and build resilient, future-ready businesses and supply chains. Worldly's new solutions mark a bold evolution in how the consumer goods industry uses product and primary supply chain data to drive strategic action and decarbonize at scale. Share 'Brands, retailers, and suppliers across the global consumer goods industry face growing pressure to meet climate goals, maintain compliance, and drive business performance—all with greater speed and at global scale,' said Scott Raskin, CEO of Worldly. 'With the deep, intuitive analytics of Insights Hub, our customers can transform complex supply chain data into clear, strategic action and make faster, smarter decisions across sourcing, procurement, sustainability, and executive leadership.' With increased economic uncertainty and rising demands from consumers, regulators, and investors, supply chain visibility has become a strategic imperative for businesses navigating an ever-evolving landscape. Worldly's expanded suite of solutions delivers actionable insights quickly that enable procurement, sourcing, sustainability, and compliance teams to collaborate on the most meaningful areas for impact and performance like uncovering supply chain risks and accelerating GHG reductions to navigate market and climate pressures. 'Having the ability to visualize supplier data—across countries, across our full portfolio—is incredibly powerful,' said Cerian Atwell, Sustainability Lead at M&S. 'It helps us set realistic targets and identify which supplier programs will have the greatest impact.' 'Quantitative data isn't the destination—it's the starting point for deeper, more meaningful conversations,' Susan Scow, Sustainability Impact Specialist at Eileen Fisher, said. 'As we dig further into tiers two and three of our supply chain, maintaining strong, individual relationships with suppliers year over year becomes critical. For us, it's about using data to build connection and clarity, together.' Insights Hub Heralds a New Era of Data-Driven Decision-Making At launch, the Insights Hub offers an industry-first: a focused dashboard of the Top 5 Decarbonization KPIs every business should be tracking. These include: A business's total supply chain carbon emissions The carbon intensity for an individual facility or a specific group of facilities Electricity and thermal carbon intensity Percent of electricity that is onsite and purchased renewable The energy intensity of a facility's production 'Aligning on Carbon Intensity (CI) gives us a common language to measure and compare impact—across countries, facilities, and production processes,' said Paul Goff, H&M Traceability and Sustainability Senior Product Manager. 'It strips out variables like production volume, which can cloud the picture, and focuses on how clean the energy is. It's simple, it's comparable, and it's actionable—exactly what we need to drive real decarbonization across the industry.' In the near future, the Insights Hub will include metrics on water, waste, and social performance to offer deeper visibility into key impact areas. GHG Calculations with Deeper Product Data In addition to launching the Insights Hub, Worldly has expanded the capabilities of its Product Impact Calculator (PIC). Launched September 2024, PIC now enables businesses to produce Eco Scores and calculate Scope 3 GHG emissions with primary data from suppliers that produce materials used in consumer goods. This includes sources like mills and gins—where more than 80% of environmental impact occurs in the apparel and textile industry. The PIC continues to use primary data from finished goods suppliers as well. This breakthrough gives brands and manufacturers a more precise emissions calculation for reporting out on Scope 3 emissions. To further support businesses along their compliance journey, Worldly also introduced a new game-changing transparency and accountability solution to support businesses in meeting the emerging product labeling regulations in France—the French EcoScore. These regulations make product-level environmental impact scores visible to consumers for the first time. With this update, Worldly is supporting companies in meeting regulatory expectations and staying ahead of market demands to reduce supply chain risk. Deeper Product GHG Insights Power Smarter, More Resilient Supply Chains For brands and retailers, a clear and continuous picture of their supply chain—backed by high-quality, year-over-year data from suppliers—is critical to managing risk and maintaining trust among business partners. For suppliers, maintaining and reporting uninterrupted data positions them as leading, strategic partners in a rapidly shifting marketplace. 'The innovations we're announcing today are just the beginning,' said Raskin. 'As climate-related disruptions accelerate—from factories in flood zones to sourcing regions facing wildfires and extreme heat—businesses need to see their data in geographic and environmental context. Soon, Worldly will give companies the ability to go beyond compliance by pairing detailed operational data with localized climate risk. This insight will help our customers identify where their supply chains are vulnerable, take proactive steps to protect workers, and build the resilience needed to navigate an increasingly uncertain world.' Learn more at About Worldly Worldly is the leading sustainability data and analytics platform for the consumer goods industry, empowering brands, retailers, and suppliers to turn primary data into strategic business action. Trusted by over 40,000 global customers across apparel, footwear, home furnishings, outdoor sporting goods, and more, Worldly provides deep visibility into environmental and social impact—from carbon and water to chemicals and labor—at the product, facility, and value chain level. Built on industry-leading standards including Cascale's Higg Index tools, exclusively available on Worldly, and connected with partners like ZDHC and Bluesign, Worldly transforms raw data into actionable intelligence that helps companies reduce risk, boost operational efficiency, meet evolving compliance and regulatory requirements, and accelerate measurable impact. With the largest global network of engaged manufacturers and the most comprehensive library of materials and product impact data, Worldly enables businesses to lead with transparency, resilience, and accountability.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Worldly Heralds New Era for Global Supply Chains: Smarter, Cleaner, More Resilient
New analytics solutions and expanded product capabilities give manufacturers, brands, and retailers the intelligence they need to stay ahead in an evolving global landscape. SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldly, the leading sustainability data and analytics platform for the consumer goods industry, today announced the launch of new compliance and supply chain intelligence solutions, including Eco Scores and the Insights Hub. Together, these solutions mark a bold evolution in how the consumer goods industry uses product and primary supply chain data to drive strategic action and decarbonize at scale. Built for global brands, retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers, the expanded offerings help customers drive impact, improve efficiency, uncover hidden risk, and build resilient, future-ready businesses and supply chains. "Brands, retailers, and suppliers across the global consumer goods industry face growing pressure to meet climate goals, maintain compliance, and drive business performance—all with greater speed and at global scale," said Scott Raskin, CEO of Worldly. "With the deep, intuitive analytics of Insights Hub, our customers can transform complex supply chain data into clear, strategic action and make faster, smarter decisions across sourcing, procurement, sustainability, and executive leadership." With increased economic uncertainty and rising demands from consumers, regulators, and investors, supply chain visibility has become a strategic imperative for businesses navigating an ever-evolving landscape. Worldly's expanded suite of solutions delivers actionable insights quickly that enable procurement, sourcing, sustainability, and compliance teams to collaborate on the most meaningful areas for impact and performance like uncovering supply chain risks and accelerating GHG reductions to navigate market and climate pressures. "Having the ability to visualize supplier data—across countries, across our full portfolio—is incredibly powerful," said Cerian Atwell, Sustainability Lead at M&S. "It helps us set realistic targets and identify which supplier programs will have the greatest impact." "Quantitative data isn't the destination—it's the starting point for deeper, more meaningful conversations," Susan Scow, Sustainability Impact Specialist at Eileen Fisher, said. "As we dig further into tiers two and three of our supply chain, maintaining strong, individual relationships with suppliers year over year becomes critical. For us, it's about using data to build connection and clarity, together." Insights Hub Heralds a New Era of Data-Driven Decision-Making At launch, the Insights Hub offers an industry-first: a focused dashboard of the Top 5 Decarbonization KPIs every business should be tracking. These include: A business's total supply chain carbon emissions The carbon intensity for an individual facility or a specific group of facilities Electricity and thermal carbon intensity Percent of electricity that is onsite and purchased renewable The energy intensity of a facility's production "Aligning on Carbon Intensity (CI) gives us a common language to measure and compare impact—across countries, facilities, and production processes," said Paul Goff, H&M Traceability and Sustainability Senior Product Manager. "It strips out variables like production volume, which can cloud the picture, and focuses on how clean the energy is. It's simple, it's comparable, and it's actionable—exactly what we need to drive real decarbonization across the industry." In the near future, the Insights Hub will include metrics on water, waste, and social performance to offer deeper visibility into key impact areas. GHG Calculations with Deeper Product Data In addition to launching the Insights Hub, Worldly has expanded the capabilities of its Product Impact Calculator (PIC). Launched September 2024, PIC now enables businesses to produce Eco Scores and calculate Scope 3 GHG emissions with primary data from suppliers that produce materials used in consumer goods. This includes sources like mills and gins—where more than 80% of environmental impact occurs in the apparel and textile industry. The PIC continues to use primary data from finished goods suppliers as well. This breakthrough gives brands and manufacturers a more precise emissions calculation for reporting out on Scope 3 emissions. To further support businesses along their compliance journey, Worldly also introduced a new game-changing transparency and accountability solution to support businesses in meeting the emerging product labeling regulations in France—the French EcoScore. These regulations make product-level environmental impact scores visible to consumers for the first time. With this update, Worldly is supporting companies in meeting regulatory expectations and staying ahead of market demands to reduce supply chain risk. Deeper Product GHG Insights Power Smarter, More Resilient Supply Chains For brands and retailers, a clear and continuous picture of their supply chain—backed by high-quality, year-over-year data from suppliers—is critical to managing risk and maintaining trust among business partners. For suppliers, maintaining and reporting uninterrupted data positions them as leading, strategic partners in a rapidly shifting marketplace. "The innovations we're announcing today are just the beginning," said Raskin. "As climate-related disruptions accelerate—from factories in flood zones to sourcing regions facing wildfires and extreme heat—businesses need to see their data in geographic and environmental context. Soon, Worldly will give companies the ability to go beyond compliance by pairing detailed operational data with localized climate risk. This insight will help our customers identify where their supply chains are vulnerable, take proactive steps to protect workers, and build the resilience needed to navigate an increasingly uncertain world." Learn more at About Worldly Worldly is the leading sustainability data and analytics platform for the consumer goods industry, empowering brands, retailers, and suppliers to turn primary data into strategic business action. Trusted by over 40,000 global customers across apparel, footwear, home furnishings, outdoor sporting goods, and more, Worldly provides deep visibility into environmental and social impact—from carbon and water to chemicals and labor—at the product, facility, and value chain level. Built on industry-leading standards including Cascale's Higg Index tools, exclusively available on Worldly, and connected with partners like ZDHC and Bluesign, Worldly transforms raw data into actionable intelligence that helps companies reduce risk, boost operational efficiency, meet evolving compliance and regulatory requirements, and accelerate measurable impact. With the largest global network of engaged manufacturers and the most comprehensive library of materials and product impact data, Worldly enables businesses to lead with transparency, resilience, and accountability. View source version on Contacts WorldlyMedia@
