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Cascale chief executive officer Colin Browne to exit in July

Colin Browne will step down as chief executive officer of Cascale on July 31, 2025. The organisation confirmed today that his departure is the result of a personal decision. Browne has led a period of strategic repositioning within the organisation over the past year. “Colin’s steady leadership has been crucial in strengthening and refocusing...

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Cascale acquires Better Buying Institute to advance responsible purchasing practices

Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has announced its acquisition of key assets of the Better Buying Institute (BBI) as it looks to bolster responsible purchasing practices and promote fair supply chains. The deal includes the Better Buying Purchasing Index (BBPPI) and the Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI). Cascale...

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Cascale forms US advisory group to define local priorities and strategies

Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), creator of the Higg Index, has announced the formation of a US Policy Member Expert Team (MET) to help define local policy priorities and guide an advocacy strategy in the region. The advisory group will be made up of industry leaders and experts drawn from Cascale’s membership...

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Cascale Meeting: Sustainable transformation requires patience

Around 600 corporate social responsibility (CSR) executives from the global textile industry gathered in Munich for Cascale’s annual member meeting. Representatives from major brands and retailers - from LVMH to Zalando, Marks & Spencer and Walmart - took to the stage and filled the audience to exchange progress and challenges on the path to...

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Sustainability giants join forces to transform consumer goods industry

Two leading sustainability organizations have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing environmental practices across global supply chains. Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and the ZDHC Foundation have signed an agreement to align their efforts in driving sustainable business practices, with a...

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Colin Browne takes over as CEO of Cascale

Cascale, the global non-profit alliance for driving impact in consumer goods, has appointed Colin Browne as its new chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2024. The company, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, said, with a wealth of global experience in supply chains and both brand and factory management, Browne will lead...

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Renewed iteration of Higg BRM unveiled

Cascale – formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) – has unveiled the latest version of its Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM) as part of its evolving Higg Index suite of tools. The Higg BRM is a framework designed to help brands and retailers evaluate, assess and improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, assessing 11...

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Sustainable Apparel Coalition rebrands as Cascale

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) announced late on Monday evening that is has rebranded as Cascale, “a global nonprofit alliance that empowers collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry”. It currently comprises of more than 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments,...