Worldly, the supply chain sustainability insights and data platform provider and the exclusive licensee of the Higg Index, is sponsoring Cascale’s event, which is called Brand & Retail Forum: Brussels.
Cascale explains that navigating the swiftly shifting regulatory environment is essential for businesses to not only comply with current laws but also to secure a robust future. It says the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) are key examples of such evolving regulations.
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The forum’s central theme “Policy Dialogue in Action: Finding Common Ground for a Sustainable Consumer Goods Industry,” underscores the collective effort needed to forge a sustainable path forward.
Cascale views regulation as a catalyst for significant progress and is actively engaging with stakeholders like Worldly to bridge any discrepancies between the Higg Index and new legislation.
Key discussions at Cascale’s Brand & Retail Forum: Brussels event
- Legislation in the textiles sector: Examining how forthcoming laws will affect the industry and influence the development of Higg Index tools
- Green claims & ESPR: Clarifying their implications for businesses
- CSRD reporting: Delving into EU reporting standards, compliance necessities, and reporting strategies
- Global policy developments: Understanding international policy changes and their impact on business operations.
Participants at the event will have opportunities to converse with EU leaders, network with influential policymakers and industry figures shaping regulations, and delve into current and future EU laws.
After the public forum on 4 December, there will be another event on 5 December at the European Parliament. This exclusive side event will offer an intimate tour and interaction with MEPs for deeper legislative understanding and networking prospects.
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By GlobalDataOrganised in partnership with Policy Hub-Circularity for Apparel and Footwear and supported by MEPs Saskia Bricmont, Alice Kuhnke, and Thomas Bajada, it aims to provide a unique glimpse into EU legislative procedures.
Dialogue with European Parliament representatives Andrew Martin from Cascale and Antoine Demarche from Policy Hub will be part of an interactive session focusing on legislative influences on consumer goods, Policy Hub’s commitment to fostering sustainable policies adoption, and Cascale’s support for sustainability initiatives among its members.
During this special meet-and-greet session, topics of conversation include:
- The role of policy in crafting sustainable practices within industries
- The effect of imminent legislation on consumer goods
- Cascale’s dedication to aligning with legislation while catering to member needs
- Policy Hub’s initiative to amalgamate diverse textile value chain perspectives to advocate for progressive sustainable policies.
The forum will feature speakers such as Magnus Dorsch from About You; Dan Dionisie and Matjaz Malgaj from the European Commission; Romane Malysza from Textile Exchange; Greta Koch from the European Parliament; Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, MEP; Katarzyna Sulisz from FESI; Chelsea Murtha from AAFA; Dorothy Lovell from OECD Centre for Responsible Business Conduct; Krishna Manda from Lenzing AG; John Armstrong from Worldly; Tom Mason from SLCP; and Lisa Süss from Fair Wear Foundation.
Cascale’s executive vice-president Andrew Martin said: “The urgency of the climate crisis and the critical need for social justice in supply chains places the apparel and textile sector at a pivotal moment of transformation. As we navigate these changes, collaboration between policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders is essential to building a sustainable, competitive, and future-proof consumer goods industry.
“By focusing our efforts on more equitable participation and measurable progress, Cascale is laying the groundwork to ensure the sector thrives while contributing to the EU’s broader goals of sustainability and consumer wellbeing. Brand & Retail Forum: Brussels provides a critical opportunity to shape the sustainability conversation for the coming decade and build a more sustainable and equitable future.”
Recently, Cascale and Worldly released an analysis focused on California’s new climate laws, which are poised to alter how corporations report their environmental impact in the US.
