Publications
Explore our library of publications for research, analysis and progress updates from our mission.
A joint Cascale–Worldly policy deep dive examining how global water regulation and rising scarcity are reshaping risk, resilience, and decision-making across the apparel and consumer goods industry.
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This report analyzes how Better Buying’s Responsible Purchasing Practices surveys align with two widely used industry due diligence frameworks: the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices (CFRPP) and the Purchasing Practices Human Rights Due Diligence (PP-DD) Framework.
A joint Cascale–Worldly policy deep dive examining how global water regulation and rising scarcity are reshaping risk, resilience, and decision-making across the apparel and consumer goods industry.
This report offers a data-driven view of how suppliers experience buyers’ purchasing practices across the apparel supply chain. It draws on findings from the fifth annual Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI) rating cycle and amplifies anonymized supplier feedback to highlight what is working and where improvement is still needed.
Cascale’s State of the Industry 2026 report shares new analysis of verified facility data, shows emissions rising as coal dependence and limited renewable energy adoption slow progress.
The Principles on the Frequency of Environmental Data Reporting, reflects the growing recognition that while environmental data and disclosure are vital for progress, the industry must also ensure reporting is efficient, purposeful, and actionable. The goal is to strike a balance — collecting the right data at the right frequency to drive measurable impact without unnecessary burdens on manufacturers.
This Cascale Better Buying report for SLCP showcases how Better Buying data informs a Win-Win Sustainable Partnership, highlighting factors such as audit harmonization. Audit harmonization is a top priority among partners such as Better Buying and the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP).
Purchasing practices performance in Apparel, Footwear and Household Textile Supply Chains.
Relive the highlights and explore key takeaways from the Cascale Annual Meeting 2025, held in Hong Kong on September 15-17, 2025.
