Cascale 2024 report highlights progress in sustainability efforts in apparel industry

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-07-02 08:02:00

In 2024, Cascale focused on strategic alliances and system-wide action for sustainable apparel, highlighting progress in enhancing the Higg Index and decarbonisation efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions by 419,607.92 tonnes. Initiatives like the Industry Decarbonisation Roadmap and acquisition of assets from Better Buying Institute aim for responsible practices and Decent Work for All. Cascale’s global policy presence expanded with policy priorities and collaborations to drive sustainability standards and reporting.

Cascale’s focus on unity in purpose in 2024 led to industry-wide initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and policy innovation, laying a foundation for impactful change. Strengthening industry collaboration, Cascale formed partnerships with various organizations to harmonize sustainability protocols and enhance transparency through standard reporting frameworks. Member engagement initiatives like educational programs and podcasts aimed to share practical sustainability tools and leadership stories globally.

Cascale appointed Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective August 1, 2025, succeeding Colin Browne, who chose to step down. Saini, with executive experience at The Fung Group and Nike, brings expertise to Cascale’s board of directors. The organization’s 2024 report emphasizes leadership opportunities in sustainable apparel, reflecting progress in sustainability performance measurement, decarbonisation, and global policy influence.

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