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Principles on the Frequency of Environmental Data Reporting

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.

November 18, 2025
  • Manufacturing
  • Responsible Purchasing Practices
  • Verification
  • Better Buying

Better Buying's Win-Win Sustainable Partnership Report

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).

November 14, 2025

Higg FEM: Level 2 and Level 3 Verification

As the Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) continues to evolve to meet the shifting needs of the consumer goods industry, so too must the methods used to ensure the accuracy and credibility of its data. By improving the consistency, comparability, and credibility of data, verification plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making across the value chain.

Over the past two years, Cascale has solicited feedback through member interviews and consultations, Higg FEM Strategic Council guidance, and diverse Higg FEM use cases. This paper outlines Cascale’s vision for a more relevant and responsive verification process, moving beyond compliance and toward enabling continuous improvement.

September 04, 2025