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Navigating Legislation & the Higg Index: Higg BRM with CSRD & More 

  • Cascale Webinar

On June 12, we hosted an insightful webinar that explored the alignment between the Higg Brand & Retail Module (BRM) and key regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Date & Time
June 12 2024 | 16:00 - 17:00 (CET)
Location
Virtual
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Webinar – Navigating Legislation & the Higg Index: Higg BRM with CSRD & More

Co-hosted by Cascale and Worldly, this webinar, held on June 12, 2024, provides an in-depth discussion on how the Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM) intersects with key pieces of legislation at the EU level, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). Discover how the Higg BRM serves as a valuable resource, offering specific guidance on CSRD reporting requirements tailored for apparel, textile, and footwear companies.

Gain crucial insights and actionable guidance on leveraging the Higg BRM to streamline your compliance journey. Watch the recording to learn from industry experts.

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Elisabeth von Reitzenstein

Senior Director, Public Affairs, Cascale

Elisabeth is the Senior Director, Public Affairs for Cascale. She is leading our global activities in public affairs, policy and advocacy, including heading and further developing the public affairs team. She is leading Cascale working engagement with the Policy Hub and other like-minded partner organizations. She is based in Brussels, Belgium.

She has more than a decade of experience in decision-making procedures and public affairs and has acquired extensive expertise in sustainability legislation. She is specialised in strategically positioning members’ interests through targeted stakeholder alliances and constant dialogue with policy makers. Before joining Cascale, Elisabeth was head of the Brussels office of a public affairs consultancy and led the sustainability department at the EU association Independent Retail Europe.

Elisabeth holds a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies from Maastricht University in the Netherlands and a Master’s in Management, Economics and International Relations, from which she graduated with distinction. In addition to her native German, she speaks English, French and Spanish. Elisabeth loves to travel and getting to know new people as well as cultures. Coming from a region close to the German alps, she also very much enjoys hiking, climbing, and skiing.

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Adrián Branco

Senior Manager, Higg Index Brand & Retail, Cascale

Adrián is a sourcing and sustainability expert with a proven track record in strategic program management and the implementation of comprehensive ESG frameworks within the global apparel and footwear industry. His approach is characterized by versatility, adaptability, and proactivity, underpinned by a broad knowledge base that spans the entire supply chain and product lifecycle. Adrián’s commitment to transparency and reducing industry impact directs every decision he makes, with efficiency, continuous improvement, and a results-driven mindset as his guiding principles. In his recent professional endeavors, he has engaged in the development and enhancement of data-driven sustainability tools and methodologies in line with leading reporting standards like GRI.

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Maravillas Rodriguez Zarco

Senior Director, Higg Index Strategy & Operations, Cascale

Maravillas Rodriguez Zarco is the Senior Director, Higg Index Strategy & Operations, at Cascale. As part of her role, she ensures that the Higg Index tool strategy and tool development roadmap are aligned with Cascale’s overall impact strategy and priorities, and that the different tool development roadmaps are integrated with each other and with other external programs. She also coordinates the Higg Index team’s internal operations to ensure the effective delivery of the team objectives across the different Higg Index teams. She collaborates across the organization to ensure coherent strategy execution, fostering alignment and operational effectiveness.

Before her current role, Maravillas was the Director, Higg Brand & Retail at Cascale. Her responsibilities included managing the Higg Brand and Retail Module and coordinating with Coalition members, facilities, and stakeholders to scale the implementation of this tool globally. Prior to her time at Cascale, she served for 10 years as the CSR & Sustainability Manager at Desigual, where she managed key projects aimed at minimizing the company’s environmental impact, while promoting ethical trading and human rights. This ensured the company operated responsibly across all facets. She also built strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering transparency in the company’s sustainability initiatives.

Prior to her tenure at Desigual, Maravillas worked as a Sustainability & CSR consultant, and she is a professional with over 15 years of experience.

Maravillas holds a degree in Biology from University of Seville and a Masters in Environmental Impact Assessment from University of Barcelona. In her free time she enjoys combining her two favorite hobbies: traveling and trying new food from all around the world. She also teaches Sustainability classes to Business and Communication masters degree students.

J.R. Siegel

Vice President, Sustainability, Worldly
 

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