Cascale and Worldly have released the “Navigating Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) Emissions” report to offer a standardized method for estimating FLAG emissions for the apparel and footwear industry.
Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) Emissions Responsible for 22 Percent of all Global GHGs in 2019
What’s Inside the Report:
Data insights using Cascale’s Higg Index tools, exclusively available on Worldly
Key guidance for companies to assess the relevance of FLAG emissions to their organizations
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.
