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.
Event Postponed Until March 17-18, 2027
After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone the Cascale Forum: Colombo, originally planned for March 30–April 1, 2026. This decision follows a thoughtful review of ongoing disruptions to international travel and safety concerns affecting many of our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff. Ensuring the safety of everyone involved remains our top priority. Cascale remains fully committed to hosting a strong and impactful forum in Sri Lanka, and we look forward to bringing the community together.
Cascale Forum: Colombo will convene manufacturers, brands, retailers, NGOs, policymakers, and solution providers to exchange insights, strengthen capabilities, and apply proven approaches that support a fairer and more resilient industry.
Rotated annually across Asia, the Cascale Forum, brought to you by the stewards of the Higg Index, amplifies the voices of manufacturers and sourcing countries — the people and organizations at the center of the global supply chain.
Action by Design: Accelerating a Fairer, More Resilient Value Chain
Centered on the core idea that progress is designed, not assumed, we’re bringing the full value chain together to work intentionally on the systems, relationships, and practices that drive measurable progress on climate and decent work.
This Forum moves beyond conversation, offering structured opportunities to strengthen collaboration, align priorities, and implement practical solutions.
Participants will gain clarity on what better brand–manufacturer collaboration looks like, engage in hands-on workshops and tool training, and learn from region-led examples that help teams use the Higg Index, Better Buying, and other resources more effectively on the ground.
On the Agenda…
Driving Practical Actions
As the world reaches a critical inflection point, conversation alone won’t drive progress. Lasting change depends on practical action across every link of the value chain.That’s why our programs focus on:
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Why You Must Attend
Work with peers and industry leaders to address shared challenges and scale proven approaches that deliver measurable impact.
Participate in training and workshops designed to strengthen your operational and sustainability performance.
Explore case studies and best practices from factories, brands, and initiatives driving progress across the industry.
Gain the tools and confidence to champion transformation within your organization and across the industry.
Understand the policies, standards, and innovations shaping the future of sustainable business.
Connect with peers, stakeholders, and industry experts to build relationships that enable long-term success.
Who Should Join Us
The Cascale Forum brings together the people implementing change across global value chains.
You’ll meet:
Whether you’re building strategies, implementing programs, or supporting on-the-ground progress, this is your space to collaborate, learn, and grow.
Lead Sponsor
Worldly is the leading sustainability and supply chain intelligence platform for the consumer goods industry, empowering brands, retailers, and manufacturers to turn primary data into strategic action. Trusted by a network of over 40,000 companies across apparel, footwear, home furnishings, and sporting goods, Worldly provides deep visibility into environmental and social impact — from carbon and water to chemicals and labor — at the product, facility, and value-chain levels. Built on the industry’s leading standards, including Cascale’s Higg Index tools, Worldly transforms raw data into actionable intelligence that helps businesses reduce risk, meet evolving regulations, and accelerate measurable impact.
Platinum Sponsor
Coats is a world-class Tier 2 manufacturer and trusted partner for the apparel and footwear industries. They deliver essential materials, components, and software solutions that help their customers grow, compete and win.
With over 250 years of industry expertise, they’re shaping the future of the apparel and footwear supply chain through insight-led innovation, impactful sustainability practices, and digital technologies that unlock better product quality, efficiency and performance.
Get Involved in the Cascale Forum
Take an active role in shaping this event — as a speaker, roundtable host, exhibitor, a field trip organizer and more. Reach out to find out how you can contribute, showcase your expertise, and connect with industry leaders. Contact: events@cascale.org
A Can’t-Miss, Premier Home Furnishings Market Awaits
From Isolated Action to Scaled Solutions
Cascale and industry leaders from across the home furnishings and design ecosystem come together to explore how the sector can build shared measurement, accountability, and action at scale.
