Policy Deep Dive: One Market, Two Systems: What PEFCR and France’s Environmental Cost Mean for Apparel & Footwear

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This exclusive report, published by Cascale and Worldly, breaks down two critical policy frameworks shaping product-level environmental disclosure in the EU — and what they mean for apparel and footwear companies worldwide.

July 10, 2025

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What you’ll learn:

  • Key differences between the EU PEFCR and France’s Environmental Cost framework

  • What’s expected of manufacturers, brands, and retailers

  • How tools like the Higg Index and Worldly’s Product Impact Calculator can support you

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