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Join Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, or SAC) and shape a more equitable, restorative, and sustainable future for the consumer goods industry and the planet. Our members span various sectors, including apparel, footwear, and textiles; home furnishings; outdoor sporting goods; bags and luggage. As a member, you’ll gain access to innovative tools like the Higg Index, a global network of industry leaders, and collaborative opportunities that drive transformative sustainability.

What To Expect From Membership

Embark on your journey with Cascale and unlock exclusive benefits designed to boost your sustainability efforts and connect you with a vibrant community of industry leaders.

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Membership Brochure

Discover the possibilities of becoming a member. Download the brochure and take the first step towards unlocking valuable benefits, industry insights, and a supportive global community.

February 22, 2024

Membership Types

We offer membership for organizations of all sizes designed to empower your journey toward a more sustainable future. Join us in creating a more socially and environmentally responsible industry.

Corporate Memberships

For companies directly involved in the manufacturing or sale of global consumer goods. Corporate Full Membership commits to industry-wide sustainability progress and follows Cascale membership requirements. Corporate Candidate Membership offers companies a pathway to full membership, allowing a preview of member benefits and expectations.

Best fit for: holding groups, brands & retailers, third-party retailers, manufacturers, and trading agents/importers/licensees

Affiliate Membership

For companies and organizations that contribute to increasing responsible environmental and social practices within the global consumer goods value chains through policy and advocacy, education, technology and innovation, and impact financing.

Best fit for: academia, government organizations, grantors/investors, non-profit/not-for-profit organizations, non-government organizations, service providers, and trade/industry associations.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Here’s what our members are saying…

The Higg suite of tools offers critical insights that will help inform our overall global sustainability strategy. When implemented across the apparel and footwear industry, the tools provide a vehicle for collective action toward a future of lower impact and total supply chain transparency.

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Matt Hamilton, VF Corporation
Director, Sustainable Operations

There’s an urgency for the industry to take collective action to solve the joint challenges we are facing. We need to work together across the whole value chain to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.

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Pascal Brun, Zalando
VP of Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion

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Be part of a global alliance committed to a sustainable future. Together, we can drive impactful change in the consumer goods industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will my Cascale membership include access to the Higg Index?
    Yes, your Cascale membership grants you access to the Higg Index suite of tools, which is exclusively accessible on the Worldly Platform. View more membership benefits in the Cascale Membership Brochure.
  • What is the difference between corporate full and corporate candidate membership?
    Companies directly involved in the manufacturing or sale of global consumer goods are eligible for corporate memberships. These companies may opt for either Corporate Full Membership or Corporate Candidate Membership.
    • Corporate Full Membership is designed for companies fully committed to industry-wide sustainability progress, ready to meet Cascale membership requirements to achieve impact readily.
    • Corporate Candidate Membership is a two-year pathway to Corporate Full Membership, allowing companies to access the Higg Index tools and engage with the Cascale community without an immediate need to meet Cascale membership requirements. This membership prepares you for a smooth transition. Upon completing the two-year term, companies can decide whether to convert to Full Membership or forfeit their membership privileges.
  • Does Cascale offer an affiliate candidate membership?
    Currently, Cascale does not offer an affiliate candidate membership.
  • How much is Cascale membership?
    Cascale membership dues are dependent on your organization's membership category (e.g., manufacturer, service providers, NGO, brand & retailer, etc.) and your organization's annual revenue. Contact us to learn more about membership benefits and pricing.