Cascale’s new refinements maintain the module’s credibility while supporting benchmarking and long-term strategy development.
Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Oakland (CA) – March 4, 2026: Cascale today announced the 2025 cadence of the Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM), reaffirming the commitment to continuous improvement and member-driven evolution. The Higg BRM 2025 cadence will run from March 3 through June 30, 2026.
The Higg BRM supports brands and retailers in measuring environmental, social, and governance performance across their operations and value chains. For the 2025 cadence, key updates include:
Cascale will support members throughout the cadence, including through a member-only webinar on April 7 – members can click here to register!
“The Higg BRM remains a strategic module for sustainable and responsible business operations,” said Adrián Branco, Sr. Manager, Higg BRM at Cascale. “Each year, we refine the module to reflect member feedback, the latest trends in our industry, and evolving regulatory landscapes. Our goal is to support brands and retailers in assessing impacts, benchmarking performance, strengthening governance, and moving from measurement to meaningful action.”
The Higg BRM is a core component of the Higg Index framework and methodologies stewarded and governed by Cascale, and is delivered globally through Worldly’s technology platform. Collectively, the Higg Index is the leading sustainability measurement framework for the consumer goods industry. Through aligned governance, consistent methodology, and global collaboration, Cascale continues to strengthen the foundation for credible industry transformation.
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