The ZDHC Foundation and Cascale, previously the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, have joined forces to promote sustainable business practices, with an emphasis on chemical management and environmental performance in manufacturing facilities.
The alignment of Cascale’s Higg Brand and Retail Module with ZDHC’s Brands to Zero reporting and the integration of ZDHC’s Supplier to Zero Program with Cascale’s Higg Facility Environmental Module are only two examples of the prior partnerships between the two organisations that this relationship builds upon.
The new project intends to measure and improve environmental sustainability in the consumer products sector, which includes clothing and footwear, by streamlining procedures, cutting down on redundancies, and developing a uniform approach.
Colin Browne, CEO of Cascale, emphasised the collaboration’s potential to drive measurable impact: “This collaboration represents a significant step towards aligning industry practices and achieving measurable impact at scale.”
Frank Michel, CEO of ZDHC Foundation, said in a statement: “The partnership with Cascale is a pivotal moment in our mission to advance our environmental sustainability efforts. We believe systemic change is not about marketing headlines but foundational efforts. It requires a harmonised approach from NGOs, policymakers, and the industry, all working together towards realistic goals.”
