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
Relive the highlights and explore key takeaways from the Cascale Annual Meeting 2025, held in Hong Kong on September 15-17, 2025.
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.
