Cascale

Global non-profit alliance of 300+ brands, retailers, and manufacturers (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), creator of the Higg Index and a leading force in pre-competitive sustainability standardisation for apparel and footwear. Relevant to retail coverage as the organisation whose measurement frameworks underpin most commercial supply chain sustainability tools. Cascale's Higg Index suite is used by thousands of brands and suppliers worldwide as the baseline for measuring product-level and facility-level environmental performance, making it the de facto standard for apparel supply chain sustainability claims. Its standardisation work increasingly intersects with digital product passport regulations advancing in the European Union, where Higg-aligned data structures are likely to influence compliance infrastructure for brands selling into EU markets.

First mentioned: April 2026