Cascale, ZDHC Foundation collaborate to advance sustainability

Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has announced a collaboration with the ZDHC Foundation, a leading organization in sustainable chemical management. The partnership aims to align and enhance environmental sustainability efforts within the fashion and broader consumer goods industries.

The initiatives driven by Cascale and ZDHC seek to streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and improve data quality. Additionally, they plan to promote unified, industry-wide education on sustainable chemical management. By leveraging the core competencies of each organization, the collaboration aims to harmonize approaches to environmental sustainability at the facility level.

This partnership will continue to push for collective action, ensuring consistent improvements in key environmental impact areas such as wastewater management, sustainable chemical practices, and air quality. The collaboration builds on past efforts, including the alignment of Cascale’s Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM) with ZDHC’s Brands to Zero reporting, and the integration of the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) 4.0 with ZDHC’s Supplier to Zero Programme.

“We are thrilled to join forces with ZDHC to drive forward our shared vision of environmental sustainability,” said Colin Browne, CEO of Cascale. Frank Michel, CEO of ZDHC Foundation, added, “This partnership with Cascale is pivotal in our mission to advance environmental sustainability. Systemic change requires a harmonized approach from NGOs, policymakers, and industry leaders working together towards realistic goals.”