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Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Cascale is a mid-sized nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, operating as a 501(c)(6). It catalyzes collective action toward equitable and restorative business practices across the consumer goods industry. Its global membership spans more than 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, industry associations, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates, including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, sporting and outdoor goods, and bags and luggage companies. Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index, a measurement methodology and suite of tools for environmental and social impact along value chains. Recent activity includes partnering with World Resources Institute, World Wildlife Fund, and ZDHC to establish an aligned industry definition of Foundational Environmental Performance. It has pursued engagements such as the Cascale Forum: Colombo and the 2026 Annual Meeting in Athens, Greece, while expanding thought leadership through initiatives like the Source of Good podcast launched in 2026.