About Cascale
Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering pre-competitive collaboration to combat climate change and support decent work in the consumer goods industry. Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cascale stewards and governs the Higg Index frameworks, modules, and methodologies, while Worldly delivers the technology platform through which they are implemented globally. Cascale also recently acquired the Better Buying and Sustainable Furnishings Council tools.
Cascale unites over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates around the globe through one singular vision: To catalyze impact at scale and give back more than we take to the planet and its people.
Cascale membership connects action to impact.
Unlock exclusive benefits: member-only discounts to Worldly and industry resources, expert training, exclusive events, policy insights, tailored guidance, and a thriving global community. Plus, help shape the future of the Higg Index.
Cascale’s Higg Index Tools
In 2009, Walmart and Patagonia joined forces to develop a universal approach to measure sustainability performance and drive collective action. These tools became Cascale’s Higg Index, exclusively available on Worldly and accessed by over 40,000 users worldwide. Today, the Higg Index is a trusted and best-in-class toolset accelerating our collective work to Combat Climate Change and Support Decent Work for All.
Our tools include the Higg Index Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM), Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM), and Higg Product Tools (Higg PM and Higg MSI).
Cascale Member Case Studies
Find out how joining Cascale has made an impact on our members and their sustainability journeys.
Cascale Case Study: Gokaldas Exports
How Golkaldas turns sustainability investment into tangible business performance.
September 01, 2026
Using Data to Drive Sustainability
How Coats uses the Higg FEM to measure environmental performance, engage suppliers, and advance circularity across global operations.
August 13, 2026
Advancing Responsible Fiber Manufacturing
How Lenzing uses sustainability data to strengthen environmental performance, support ESRS reporting, and advance supply chain transparency.
August 06, 2026
Cascale’s Reach
Together, we’re working towards a more equitable and restorative consumer goods industry. Learn about what we’re doing and the impact we’re making.
Become a Cascale Member
Events
Q4 Climate Community Meeting
November 19
The Climate Action Community is part of Cascale’s Communities of Practice and provides Brand & Retailer members with a consistent space for shared learning and peer exchange on climate-related topics.
Better Cotton Initiative Conference 2027
January 25-27
Join Better Cotton from Monday 25 – Wednesday 27 January 2027 for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Conference, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco.
Cascale Forum: Colombo
March 17-18
Join us on March 17-18, 2027! Join 500+ manufacturers, suppliers, brands, and industry partners for two days of learning, capability building, and collaboration at the Cascale Forum: Colombo — the region’s leading platform for Higg Index knowledge and advancing practical sustainability solutions for textile and apparel.
Resources
Executive Summary: Cascale Annual Meeting 2026
Relive the highlights and explore key takeaways from the Cascale Annual Meeting 2026, held in Athens, Greece on September 15-17, 2026.
September 29, 2026
At High Point, SFC Marks 20 Years
Cascale and the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) will celebrate two decades of industry leadership and the next chapter of home furnishings sustainability at High Point Market.
October 01, 2026
One Hundred Days in: A Reflection to the Cascale Community
Cascale CEO Ying McGuire reflects on her first 100 days.
October 02, 2026
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