At Cascale, we believe that meaningful progress toward sustainability is only possible when organizations align around shared goals and take collective action. That’s why, in 2021, we introduced our membership requirements. These guidelines are designed to unite our global members across brands, retailers, manufacturers, and affiliates – to address the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Three years later, we’re proud to share how membership requirements are laying the foundations for impactful change. While they are not the sole driver of progress, they serve as a critical reminder of the importance in aligning efforts, measuring impact, and creating accountability. The progress we’ve made together is proof that collective action is not just possible — it’s powerful.

Progress in Action

Since 2021, Cascale’s membership requirements have complemented industry ambitions, providing a unified framework to build consistency across the consumer goods industry and its supply chain. Actions that support reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving labor practices are required. This is critical to align with Cascale’s mission of transforming the global consumer goods industry into one that gives back more than it takes to people and the planet.

This shared commitment has helped our members deliver significant milestones:

• Climate Action Leadership: Over 60 percent of corporate members have committed or have committed to set science-based targets or science-aligned targets (SATs), reflecting steady progress toward Cascale’s collective goal of a 45 percent GHG reduction by 2030. Initiatives like the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) and partnerships with FASHION LEAP FOR CLIMATE are supporting members yet to meet this requirement.
• Adoption of the Higg Index Tools: With over 40,000 users globally benefitting from their use of the Higg Index, exclusively available on Worldly, Cascale is reducing redundancies, fostering alignment, and enabling consistent supply chain performance. This vast, engaged network also significantly reduces administrative burdens on facilities. According to the latest Worldly data shared in a recent town hall, facilities save over 50,000 collective hours on auditing each year with these tools.
• Increased Convergence in Social Frameworks: Collaboration with SLCP has driven significant adoption of the Higg FSLM. Based on the Converged Assessment Framework, this tool has helped reduce duplicative audits and fostered further alignment.

Change is easy with Cascale membership requirements.

Supporting Members Along the Way

Sustainability is a journey, and every member is at a different stage. While we celebrate these achievements, we also recognize that progress comes with challenges. That’s why Cascale focuses on supporting our members every step of the way:

• Tailored Programs: Initiatives like the MCAP and FASHION LEAP FOR CLIMATE offer members pragmatic pathways to set and achieve sustainability targets.
• Insights and Collaboration: By working closely with SLCP, Worldly, and other strategic partners, we’re gaining a clearer understanding of the barriers members face and using those insights to improve tools and processes.
• Positive Accountability: We’re committed to creating solutions that help members succeed, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to meet their goals.

Looking Ahead: 2025 and Beyond

In 2025, Cascale will focus on simplifying reporting processes, advancing supply chain transparency, and reinforcing alignment with strategic impact goals. Initiatives like supplier data disclosure through the Open Supply Hub will further empower members of all sizes to lead with accountability and innovation.

Collective Action, Collective Progress

The membership requirements framework represents more than a set of expectations. It reflects a shared commitment to building a better future for the consumer goods industry. Together, our members are showing what’s possible when we align around common goals and take collective action.

There’s still work to be done, but the progress we’ve made together inspires confidence in what lies ahead. Cascale remains dedicated to empowering our members to lead the way — because when we work together, we can create lasting change for both people and the planet.

To our members, thank you for being a part of this journey. To meet our members, visit our members page. For more information about Cascale membership and progress, explore membership here.