Governance At a Glance
- Nominate for the Cascale Board of Directors (click here)
- Apply for the Membership & Stakeholder Advisory Council (click here)
- Why? Shape the future of Cascale and seize one of two distinct opportunities to steward involvement at the highest level of organizational governance.
Cascale has opened two key opportunities for members to help shape the organization’s future: Board of Directors nominations and Membership & Stakeholder Advisory Council (MAC) applications. Together, these openings mark the next phase of Cascale’s governance evolution and reflect the organization’s commitment to stronger, more structured pathways for member and industry expertise to inform leadership, strategy, and collective action.
As a global multi-stakeholder nonprofit, Cascale brings together diverse voices from across the consumer goods value chain to advance shared action on climate and decent work. Strengthening governance is an important part of that work. By inviting members to step forward for Board service and MAC participation, Cascale is reinforcing the role of inclusive leadership, practical expertise, and collaborative decision-making in helping the organization deepen impact further and faster, together.
Board of Directors nominations now open
Cascale is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Board of Directors election from May 11 through May 31, 2026. The Board plays a critical role in guiding Cascale’s strategic direction, overseeing governance, and helping ensure the organization remains strong, representative, and effective. In line with Cascale’s current structure, Voting Members continue to elect Board leadership across caucus groups, ensuring balanced representation across the organization.
Senior leaders with strong strategic, governance, and fiduciary experience are encouraged to consider nomination. Candidates should also be committed to Cascale’s mission and strategic pillars: Combat Climate Change and Support Decent Work for All.
MAC applications now open
At the same time, Cascale is opening applications for the Membership & Stakeholder Advisory Council (MAC) from May 11 through June 4, 2026. The MAC is one of two new advisory councils being established as part of Cascale’s broader governance evolution. Earlier this year, Cascale announced that the MAC would be phased in alongside the Technical Advisory Council (TAC), with the MAC focused on membership engagement, public affairs, and our programs to scale collective action.
The MAC is intended to create a more structured forum for member and stakeholder input, helping ensure Cascale’s work continues to benefit from a wide breadth of experience, perspectives, and practical insights from across the industry. Together with the Board, TAC, and time-bound task forces, the MAC is part of a phased approach to strengthening how recommendations, expertise, and member priorities help inform Cascale’s leadership and long-term direction.
Get involved in Cascale’s next chapter
These two opportunities are distinct, but they are closely connected. Board service offers members the chance to help steward Cascale at the highest level of organizational governance, while the MAC will provide a dedicated pathway for strategic member and stakeholder input on membership engagement, public affairs, and our programs to scale collective action. Together, they reflect Cascale’s belief that stronger governance depends on both accountable leadership and meaningful participation.
Members interested in applying or nominating candidates are encouraged to review the requirements and timelines carefully and submit their materials within the application windows. Cascale will continue sharing governance updates, resources, and next steps through Cascale Connect and its governance communications in the months ahead.
For questions about the Board nominations process, contact elections@cascale.org.
For questions about the MAC applications, contact governance@cascale.org.
