Our Advocacy
We are dedicated to driving positive change within the textile, apparel and footwear industry through our advocacy. Learn how we are working to promote smart, harmonized regulations that accelerate sustainability below.
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Introduction
We aspire to be recognized as a trusted industry leader, providing policymakers with credible data and knowledge to support the improvement of current and future legislation. Through our advocacy efforts, we aim to bridge the gap between industry stakeholders and policymakers, empowering them with insights into our mission, the Higg Index Tools, and Programs. Our Public Affairs strategy focuses on collaboration, not lobbying, as we work with partners and policymakers to promote smart, harmonized regulations that accelerate sustainability.
Cascale as the Technical Secretariat for the Global Apparel and Footwear PEFCR
Explore the significance of the PEF and how Cascale plays a pivotal role in its development. Learn more about our collaborative efforts and industry alignment towards sustainable practices.
Advocacy through Collaborations
Collaboration lies at the heart of our advocacy efforts. Through strategic partnerships and alliances, we work to influence policy at the EU level, driving positive change towards a more sustainable and circular consumer goods industry.
Our robust partnership with the Global Fashion Agenda is focused on accelerating climate action within the textile, apparel and footwear industry.
Our close contact with Policy Hub allows us to articulate well-informed policy positions, ensuring our collective voice is heard in shaping the industry’s future.
In partnership with the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), we are championing policies focused on human rights and labor issues, aiming to create an ethical and empowered workforce across the supply chain.
To assist members in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, we initiated analyses of the Higg Index tools in relation to relevant existing and upcoming EU and national legislation in collaboration with partners and professional consultancies.
Recent News
Learn more about our public affairs initiatives and collective efforts
Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, shared its inaugural Global Legislative Update with members.
Cascale has released its 2024 Policy Priorities.
“Incentives are the driving force behind transformative change, and the CSDDD exemplifies this commitment. By mandating assessments of environmental and human rights impacts, the CSDDD plays a pivotal role by motivating proactive engagement beyond compliance, promoting transparency, fostering innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting collective efforts toward global sustainability goals.” –Elisabeth Reitzenstein, Senior Director, Policy and Public Affairs
