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SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2025 /3BL/ – Engage for Good, the leading company empowering corporate and nonprofit professionals to create mutually beneficial social impact partnerships, today announced that global entrepreneur, philanthropist, pop culture icon and CEO of 11:11 Media Impact Paris Hilton will receive the inaugural Courage Award at The 2025 Halo Awards. Additionally, content creator Janette Ok will be given the first-ever Creator for Change Halo Award sponsored by TikTok.

As the first and most prestigious honor for excellence in corporate social impact, The Halo Awards recognize the most innovative and effective partnerships between companies and nonprofits that drive business and social impact. The Courage Award, which debuts this year, honors a leader who has taken a powerful stand on an issue that matters, using their voice to spark awareness, action and change.

Hilton has long used her voice to spotlight critical social issues, transforming her lived experience and courageous journey as a survivor into a catalyst for change. Her advocacy to protect vulnerable youth in institutional settings led to the passage of the federal Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act bill and the enactment of 12 U.S. state laws that safeguard young people in residential treatment facilities. Through 11:11 Media Impact, the nonprofit she founded to drive meaningful and lasting change on a global scale, Hilton has also worked to destigmatize mental health challenges and champion greater support and understanding for the neurodivergent community. Showcasing this commitment, 11:11 Media Impact’s partnership with Understood.org has been named a finalist for Best Gender & LGBTQ Equality Initiative at The Halo Awards, an initiative focused on educating and empowering neurodivergent women.

“Courage is about speaking your truth and using your voice to help those who feel unheard or unseen, even when it feels scary, and I’m honored to receive such a meaningful award,” said Hilton. “This recognition is a testament to the power of using your voice to create meaningful change, and I hope it inspires others to embrace their own strength, share their stories and know they are not alone.”

“Watching Paris speak truth to power, and then work to change the system that harmed her, has been nothing short of inspiring. The Halo Awards were created to honor leadership that drives lasting impact, and with this new Courage Award, we’re proud to recognize Paris for turning pain into purpose in a way that is already changing lives,” said Muneer Panjwani, CEO of Engage for Good.

The Creator for Change Award, sponsored by Tiktok, will also debut at this year’s Halo Awards, celebrating a digital content creator who uses their platform to shine a light on important issues and build community around a shared sense of purpose.

Ok has intentionally partnered with and amplified brands and organizations whose missions align with social good, focusing on mental health awareness, diversity and inclusion, and women’s empowerment. In particular, Ok has used her social platforms to raise awareness and funds for unhoused communities in LA and relief efforts for marginalized women and children. She was also part of TikTok’s first Diversity Collective as a Korean American voice. Ok’s social impact goes beyond social media, from going on humanitarian trips to over 20 countries across South America, Africa and Asia to partnering with her church to serve lunch to the unhoused community in Downtown LA to speaking on panels about body positivity, mental health and challenging Korean beauty standards.

“Receiving the first-ever Creator for Change Award is deeply humbling. Championing social impact isn’t just something I do — it’s who I am. Whether it’s serving at my local church, supporting women’s ministries or using my platform to raise awareness and funds, I see helping others as a way to live out my faith and uplift the communities I care about most,” said Ok. “Behind the scenes or out in the open, I believe every act of service — big or small — has the power to create real change. This award affirms that change doesn’t come from perfection or external validation but the courage to keep showing up.”

The Halo Awards will take place during the annual Engage for Good Conference, which will be held April 22-24, 2025, at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, CA. During the conference — sponsored by premier partners TikTok and fintech platform Adyen and silver level sponsors Public Interest Registry, DIRECTV for BUSINESS and Goodstack — attendees will gain practical skills, hear inspiring keynotes on cutting-edge ideas, explore emerging trends in CSR, ESG, corporate philanthropy and connect with forward-thinking leaders across corporate and nonprofit sectors who are shaping the future of collaborative impact.

“For more than 20 years, The Halo Awards have honored the most effective social impact initiatives, but this year we’re recognizing game changing leaders using their massive platform for good. Janette has shown the power of making a difference — not just through words but through advocacy, amplification and actions,” said Panjwani. “Her creativity, authenticity and platform make her the perfect inaugural recipient of the Creator for Change Award.”

Hilton and Ok will be recognized during The Halo Awards on Thurs., April 24, 2025, at 6:00 pm PST.

For more information or to attend the Engage for Good Conference, please register at https://engageforgood.com/conference/.

About Engage for Good

Engage for Good is the leading community of corporate social impact professionals, equipping leaders with the connections, best practices, and support they need to build high-impact partnerships that drive both business and social value.

Our offerings include: (1) The Engage for Good Conference — the premier national event convening leaders from Fortune 100 companies and top nonprofits. (2) The Halo Awards — the first and most prestigious honor recognizing excellence in corporate social impact. (3) A thriving membership of 19,000+ professionals working across CSR, ESG, DEI, philanthropy, and purpose. (4) Consulting services for nonprofits seeking to build or grow successful corporate partnerships. (5) Partnerships to help you reach CSR decision makers with your products and services.

About 11:11 Media Impact

11:11 Media Impact, founded by Paris Hilton, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting change worldwide. Rooted in Paris’s lived experiences, the organization leverages strategic advocacy, socially-conscious storytelling, and philanthropic investments to address critical issues such as protecting children from institutional child abuse and fostering inclusion for individuals with learning and thinking differences.

Since its inception, 11:11 Media Impact has achieved significant milestones, including the passage of the federal Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, the enactment of 12 U.S. state laws safeguarding youth in residential treatment facilities, and the successful repatriation of American children from abusive facilities abroad. In addition to its child protection work, Paris has been a passionate advocate for ADHD awareness and a steadfast supporter of LGBTQIA+ direct service organizations.

With over 21.5 billion earned media impressions in 2024 alone, 11:11 Media Impact harnesses Paris’ global influence to drive systemic change, deliver justice for survivors, and protect vulnerable children around the world.

Media Contact
Brandy Patton-Miller
prforengageforgood@bospar.com

Join industry leaders from DP World, Trellis, Columbia University, and Oatly on April 17, 2025, for a webinar exploring innovative strategies to balance sustainability and adaptability amid shifting global trade policies.

DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, is partnering with Trellis to host “Navigating Turbulent Waters: Sustainable Supply Chains in a New Political Era,” scheduled from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET/9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PT on April 17, 2025.

The webinar will feature industry experts from DP World, Trellis, Columbia University, and Oatly as they explore how companies can future-proof their supply chains by integrating sustainability with adaptive trade strategies amid shifting political landscapes.

The global trade landscape is facing rapidly evolving policies and shifting from multilateral agreements toward more individualized, bilateral trade deals. This change is introducing uncertainties around supply chain efficiency and continuity, regulatory frameworks, and financial incentives. At the same time, businesses are under increasing pressure from customers and local governments to integrate sustainability into their supply chains. Companies must balance long-term sustainability goals with the need to adapt quickly to political and economic disruptions.

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In this hour-long webcast, you’ll learn

• How companies can future-proof supply chains by integrating sustainability with adaptive trade strategies.
• Why long-term business resilience depends on embedding environmental goals into logistics and supplier partnerships.
• The role of data-driven solutions like predictive analytics and network optimization in reducing costs and emissions.
• Real-world examples from leading brands like DP World and others on turning sustainability into a competitive advantage

The session will be moderated by Jon Smieja, VP of Circularity at Trellis Group, and will feature a distinguished panel of speakers:

• Carey Boone, Vice President of Transformation, DP World Americas
• Sagatom Saha, Adjunct Research Scholar, Columbia University
• Erin Augustine, Co-lead Global Sustainability and Vice President of Sustainability for Operations and Supply Chain, Oatly

“Navigating Turbulent Waters” is designed to provide supply chain leaders with practical strategies to stay resilient while advancing their sustainability agendas despite evolving trade policies. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance to secure their spot.

Unable to attend live? Register and you will receive a link to access the webinar recording on-demand.

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About DP World 

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 100,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. By harnessing our global reach and local expertise, we simplify logistics, enhance operational performance, and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW.

Introduction to Dashboarding: What, Why, and How 

In today’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) landscape, data is a crucial aspect of strategy and decision-making. Leveraging powerful tools like PowerBI can transform complex health and safety data into actionable insights.

Through customizable dashboards, you can streamline the visualization of key metrics, such as incident rates, compliance trends, and hazard assessments. These visualizations not only enhance data transparency but also empower EHS leaders to make informed decisions in real-time.

In the case of two retail clients, Antea Group built custom dashboards, giving the client teams the ability to trend data, develop actions, and visualize the results in a way that could easily be communicated across all levels of the organization.

Click here to view the interactive dashboards for the case studies below.

Case Study: How Employee Feedback Was Used to Align Perceptions and Shape a Retailer’s Wellness Program 

Challenge:

A prominent fashion retailer was in the process of revitalizing their wellness program and sought to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the program and how it was perceived by employees. Specifically, they aimed to compare employees’ views on wellness efforts with management’s perspectives and identify any gaps that could inform their wellness strategy.

With a workforce of over 5,000 employees spread across more than 100 store locations, the client recognized the importance of establishing a clear baseline. To do this, we utilized a wellness culture survey to assess and measure the organization’s beliefs, values, operations, and perceptions related to wellness.

Solution:

Our team collaborated closely with the client to design a wellness culture survey that employees could easily complete during work hours. The survey was created using Microsoft Forms and was made accessible through a QR code displayed on posters in employee break rooms across all retail locations.

The survey included the following components:

• Three demographic questions
• Seven Likert scale questions (ranging from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”)
• One multiple-choice question
• Two free-response questions

Results:

After the survey period was complete, the data was analyzed, and the major findings were summarized and presented to the client. We utilized PowerBI to build an interactive dashboard where the survey results could be visualized, giving the client greater insights into the survey responses across their organization.

For this client, the dashboard helped them decide how to utilize the baseline information, determine what key findings should be shared with leadership versus employees, and choosing the appropriate communication channels (e.g., monthly newsletters, meetings). They were also able to develop action plans based on the findings, including assigning responsibilities, establishing timelines, ensuring follow-up, and addressing potential survey fatigue.

Case Study: Completing Aspects and Impacts Assessments for Global Luxury Retailer 

Challenge: 

A large, global luxury retailer contracted Antea Group to conduct Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Aspects and Impacts (A/I) Assessments at their facilities. These assessments marked the initial steps toward the development of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system frameworks at their locations.

Fourteen facilities were selected for assessment to better understand the client’s overall A/I status globally. Antea Group collaborated with the client to develop a tailored approach for the assessments, which included specific activities categorized into health, safety, or environmental aspects, compliance actions (including regulatory references), associated impacts, and any notable observations made during site visits.

The deliverable also included a risk assessment component that categorized more than 30 risks into health, safety, environmental, operational, reputation, and financial risks.

Solution: 

Antea Group and the client held a project kickoff meeting to discuss the assessment schedule, develop a risk ranking and scoring framework, and agree on the overall approach for the A/I deliverable template and feedback system.

Once the governance procedures were agreed upon, Antea Group utilized its internal team of health, safety, and environmental experts, as well as the Inogen Alliance network, to perform the A/I assessments at the identified global facilities. This process spanned 16 months and included pre-visit calls, completing pre-visit questionnaires for each facility, conducting the assessments, drafting and reviewing the reports internally, and implementing client feedback before finalizing the deliverables.

Result: 

Upon completing the project, Antea Group had conducted 14 A/I assessments across the facilities, resulting in a summary report for each site.

The expertise and flexibility provided by Antea Group enabled the client to quantify the aspects and impacts affecting their business globally, allowing them to take steps to mitigate these risks. The project also laid the foundation for the client to implement an ISO-compliant management system.

With so much data collected across a variety of categories and facility types, Antea Group built a dashboard to help visualize the results and enable the client to gain a deeper understanding of the findings.

Conclusion: 

Data-driven decision-making is crucial for driving meaningful change and improvements. By utilizing dashboards like PowerBI, your organization can unlock the full potential of your data, making it easier to analyze trends, assess risks, and communicate findings effectively across all levels of the organization.

At Antea Group, we have seen firsthand how powerful dashboards can help clients not only visualize complex data but also take actionable steps to improve safety, wellness, and compliance. Reach out to our team today to learn how dashboards can help transform your EHS projects and initiatives.

Our team had the privilege of receiving the Minister of Investment, the team of the Regional Investment Center of the Souss-Massa region, and the local authorities recently at our packaging plant in Agadir.

We were delighted to share our ambitious vision and showcase our recent investments and future projects. This visit represents an important milestone that reflects our confidence in the promising potential of the Souss-Massa region.

It also confirms our commitment to contribute to the development of the local economy and strengthen our position in the packaging sector, within a sustainable, inclusive and innovative industrial system.

We are proud to be part of this trend and look forward to building fruitful partnerships with the Regional Investment Center to drive the regional economy towards greater prosperity.

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

NEW YORK, April 9, 2025 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce the first webinar in its 2025 Pathfinder Webinar Series to be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 1:00 PM EST. Registration is now open: click here to register.

G&A Institute welcomes discussion leaders from the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), uniting industry experts to examine the business relevance of sustainability topics. By leveraging the methodology behind the CSA, we will showcase examples of how sustainability issues like biodiversity and human rights can present both risks and opportunities for companies. These examples will demonstrate how such issues impact key corporate value drivers and, ultimately, influence financial performance.

Agenda

• Introduction: Sustainability is still good for business
• Linking sustainability and business strategies with the CSA
• Examples: Biodiversity and Human Rights
• Q&A

Discussion Leaders

• Louis Coppola, CEO, G&A Institute
• Robert Dornau, Senior Director, Head of CSA Corporate Engagement, S&P Global
• Sara Cardona, CSA Corporate Engagement Lead North America, S&P Global

The Pathfinder Webinar Series is designed to inform and empower corporate reporters with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of both domestic and international sustainability reporting.

It is a must-attend for professionals seeking to plan and stay ahead in the dynamic field of global sustainability reporting and to ensure their company’s reporting practices are robust, relevant, and resonant on the world stage.

To keep up with additional information about the series and to sign up, please visit: https://www.ga-institute.com/webinars/pathfinder-series/getting-back-to-business/

ABOUT GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY INSTITUTE, INC. 
(www.ga-institute.com)
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.

CONTACT:
Louis D. Coppola
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder 
Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc.
Tel 646.430.8230 ext 14 
Email lcoppola@ga-institute.com

The countdown has started for the implementation of the State of California’s corporate climate disclosure rules, SB 253 and SB 261, which are coming into effect in January 2026. Companies doing business in California that meet certain revenue thresholds will need to disclose carbon emissions and climate-related financial risks, and obtain third-party assurance of their emissions data by a verifying company.

More recently, a bill was introduced in the California Legislature that would extend climate disclosure rules to cover major suppliers doing business with the State. If enacted, SB 755 would require suppliers with over $25 million in state contracts to report their climate-related financial risks and Scopes 1-3 carbon emissions beginning in 2027, and suppliers with $5 to $25 million in State contracts to report their Scopes 1-2 emissions.

A first-of-its-kind analysis from Governance & Accountability (G&A) Institute and supporters Ceres, Carbon Accountable, and Persefoni, reveals that most of California’s largest state suppliers do not yet disclose key climate-related information. This research provides the first industry-wide benchmark assessing how major suppliers representing billions of dollars in procurement spend are aligned with California’s enacted and proposed climate disclosure regulations.

“Not all the suppliers in our analysis are in scope for reporting under SB 253 and SB 261, but most would be required to report under SB 755,” said Louis Coppola, CEO and & Co-Founder at G&A. “Our research finds low voluntary reporting rates among current suppliers, indicating a lack of readiness to comply with the proposed regulation. With SB 755 on the horizon, our research provides a critical baseline to measure the progress of supplier readiness over time.”

Key findings of the report show that just 25% of California’s top suppliers report Scopes 1-2 emissions and 18% report Scope 3 emissions, with only 10% obtaining third-party assurance for their reported emissions. In addition, just 17% of top suppliers conducted climate-related risk assessment aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

These low levels suggest that state agencies, procurement teams, and policymakers should proactively drive supplier readiness by providing guidance on the specific requirements of each bill and their applicability. This research also highlights the need for education on the complexities of climate reporting, and support for accurately measuring emissions and conducting climate-related risk assessments.

“Suppliers must do their part to help California achieve its ambitious climate goals,” said Catherine Atkin, Director and Co-Founder of Carbon Accountable, a climate data initiative and co-sponsor of SB 253. “This analysis helps clarify where industry gaps exist and where targeted action is needed.”

“Institutional organizations, ranging from finance institutions to corporations, universities to government agencies and more are actively reshaping their procurement processes around climate resilience,” said Annie Roberts, SVP Climate Consulting at G&A Institute. “They’re expecting suppliers not just to disclose carbon emissions, but also to proactively manage climate-related business risks and build adaptive capabilities. Since every organization contributes to someone else’s Scope 3 emissions, there’s now an essential business imperative to be transparent and prepared when it comes to emissions reporting and climate strategy.”

G&A’s team is prepared to assist companies as they prepare for the implementation of SB 253 and SB 261, and to help suppliers understand the potential requirements under SB 755. For more information contact us at: info@ga-institute.com.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue.

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

The high school years are a pivotal time in life — getting more involved in school activities, learning to drive, going to prom, choosing post-graduation plans, preparing for adulthood and so much more. For Katie Rutherford, it was also about surviving.

As a sophomore in high school, Katie was very active, singing in the chorus and playing soccer, basketball and softball. Then, one day, she noticed a hard bump on her chin. It continued to grow to the point that it affected her ability to talk and eat. Knowing something wasn’t normal, she went to the ER at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to find answers. After many tests, including an ultrasound and biopsy, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in muscle tissue. And it had spread to the lymph nodes.

“Honestly, I was in shock and went immediately into survival mode,” said Katie. “I worried about my parents and how they would juggle the stress and anxiety ahead while caring not just for me, but for my two siblings as well.”

Following the diagnosis, Katie immediately met with an oncologist to discuss options and began treatment in 2017 — 48 rounds of chemotherapy and 27 rounds of radiation. Katie’s parents shaved their own heads in solidarity as she went through treatment.

“Every time I went in for an appointment — though the treatment made me feel horrible — everyone at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center made me feel cared for,” said Katie. “They truly changed my life for the better.”

Her care team also included in-home tutors, who made sure she could graduate on time. And, to be sure she didn’t miss out on one of the most coveted teenage milestones, Katie’s family and friends planned a big party for her 16th birthday, surrounding her with lots of love and support — a day that Katie says was one of the best of her life.

In 2018, Katie completed treatment and got to mark the end of this journey by ringing the bell, a long-standing symbolic gesture of celebration and hope.

Katie just celebrated her 7^th anniversary of ringing the cancer bell in February, and in the seven years since that moment, Katie went to college, majored in public relations and landed an internship with the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and, after graduation, joined the team full time as program coordinator for the foundation.

“I wanted to find a way to use my talents to give back to the community that poured so much into me, and as luck would have it, the perfect opportunity opened up at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center,” said Katie. “Every day is special here, and it’s such an honor to get to build relationships with the patients, families and caregivers and show them there is so much hope for life beyond the bell.”

Learn more about the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta — including volunteer and donation opportunities — by visiting www.choa.org/jointhefight.

Aflac WWHQ |1932 Wynnton Road | Columbus, GA 31999

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Modern human activities are partly responsible for rising temperatures, carbon emissions, and declining biodiversity.

With nearly 40% of carbon emissions coming from the built environment, the construction industry is building and renovating more and more sustainably. With innovative solutions and new construction methods, we have a whole new vocabulary that this podcast is going to decipher for you!

No, this isn’t a sci-fi scenario! Digital twins are real, and even useful in the construction sector, especially for building simulations. The aim? To save time and, above all, make buildings more efficient and sustainable!

Listen here D… for Digital Twin, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

by Elizabeth Alm, Saturna Capital 

While far from the traditional path, my transition from archaeology to bonds may not be as radical as it first appears. Many aspects of the bond market, especially in inefficient or emerging markets, require a lot of digging. I feel like a detective in my work, gathering information from various sources and perspectives to construct a narrative. I often get sideways, skeptical glances when I exclaim, with passion, that I love bonds.

I still have the same sense of wonder I had in that tomb halfway across the world, but now it’s directed toward investing with a global perspective and a sustainable lens. With 17 years in the world of fixed income, I am part of the 12.5% of portfolio managers who are women, working every day to gain a deeper understanding of our world and the systems that function within it. 

Bonds, though often overlooked, are uniquely tangible and integral to our daily lives. They finance the infrastructure we use every day — the schools we attend, the roads we drive — and can direct money toward specific projects. These properties make them vulnerable to climate risks, yet crucial to financing a sustainable economy. 

Read more about Elizabeth’s fascinating journey here – https://greenmoney.com/uncovering-the-wonderful-world-of-fixed-income-bonds

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AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., April 10, 2025 /3BL/ – Solutions updated today will deliver greater transparency on credible, actionable social and labor compliance data to drive decent working conditions in global supply chains. Cascale’s Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (Higg FSLM) and the Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) from the Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) address systemic labor challenges and advance fair working conditions across global supply chains, while minimizing audit fatigue for manufacturers and suppliers.

The SLCP has updated its CAF with a new version (1.7), further enhancing the ability to provide reliable social and labor compliance data. The Higg FSLM is built on SLCP’s CAF, and is part of Cascale’s Higg Index suite of tools, which are exclusively available on Worldly, the leading supply chain sustainability data insights platform.

“The Higg FSLM is a critical tool underpinning Cascale’s Support Decent Work for All strategic pillar, through which we aim to champion workers’ rights, ensure fair purchasing practices, and streamline audits to foster safe and equitable workplaces,” said Jeremy Lardeau, SVP of Higg Index at Cascale. “Especially at a time when tariffs highlight the fragility of global supply chains, these tools are critically important. When companies use a common benchmark to measure and improve performance, they build efficiencies that reduce audit fatigue and, ultimately, save time and money.”

Janet Mensink, CEO of SLCP, commented: “This update is part of our multi-year CAF roadmap, designed to ensure that the Converged Assessment Framework remains both relevant and scalable in an evolving regulatory environment. Version 1.7 introduces enhancements that will not only maintain high-quality reports and provide credible, actionable data, but also better align with emerging human rights due diligence standards. The new version also includes features that make it easier to identify and address social and labor issues, enabling facilities to share critical findings with brands during the assessment, rather than waiting for a final report.”

“Behind every supply chain are real people whose working conditions define the integrity of global businesses,” said Adele Stafford, Chief Growth Officer, Worldly. “With standardized assessments like the Converged Assessment Framework in the Higg Facility Social & Labor Module, companies get a clearer picture of risk — but visibility alone isn’t enough. Worldly turns that data into action, helping businesses proactively improve working conditions, protect workers’ rights, and strengthen their supply chains for the long term.”

“Adopting the CAF and Higg FSLM has been a good addition to our ecosystem,” said Khawaja Faheem Uddin, GM Systems & Compliance at Artistic Milliners Private Limited. “By streamlining our compliance processes and consolidating requirements, we’ve saved time and resources while still meeting rigorous industry standards. These tools not only support us in upholding decent work for our 17,500+ employees but also enable us to build stronger partnerships with our brand customers through greater transparency and accountability. We believe that it is a good beginning, and we should continue to improve the system collectively.”

Ray Zhang, global social compliance manager at Avery Dennison, commented, “The Higg FSLM/CAF have helped us significantly reduce audit duplication—hundreds of unnecessary audits avoided globally in the past few years. Beyond streamlining compliance, the tools enhance visibility into our supply chain, empower suppliers to manage their own social performance, and allow us to focus our resources where they matter most: building capacity and improving working conditions.”

Alongside the CAF update, SLCP is expanding verifications to 44 new countries and offering tool translations in additional languages for the self-assessment process. The CAF will now be available in Latin American Spanish, as well as already existing translations of English, Chinese, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

The Higg FSLM CAF v1.7 update enhances alignment with due diligence and governance requirements, ensuring a more standardized and structured approach to social and labor performance assessments while enhancing supply chain transparency in the consumer goods industry, making businesses more resilient and avoiding hidden risk. This structured approach enables facilities to systematically identify, address, and mitigate critical issues, reinforcing worker rights, well-being, and assess overall working conditions. Additionally, it more clearly identifies non-compliances across the data and aligns with Better Work Zero Tolerance Protocols and ILO Core Conventions, ensuring consistency with global labor standards.

The CAF and the Higg FSLM are updated annually by SLCP, Cascale, and Worldly in response to stakeholder feedback, ensuring relevance and improved functionality.

ABOUT CASCALE

Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index, which is exclusively available on Worldly, the industry’s leading sustainability data insights platform. Cascale unites over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates around the globe through one singular vision: To catalyze impact at scale and give back more than we take to the planet and its people.

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ABOUT SLCP

The Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative with over 270 signatories striving for decent working conditions in global supply chains. The Program aims to unite and support all stakeholders by implementing a universal social assessment tool called the Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) that delivers credible and actionable data designed to support Human Rights Due Diligence implementation and enable collaborative action. By reducing duplication in social audits, the CAF helps save resources to redeploy towards improvement actions. Over 15,000 facilities have adopted the CAF, and over 95 brands and standard holders publicly accept SLCP assessments.

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ABOUT WORLDLY

Worldly is the leading supply chain sustainability data insights platform, trusted by 40,000+ major brands, retailers, and manufacturers in fashion, outdoor, home goods, toys, and more. Worldly uniquely collects high-resolution primary data specific to companies’ value chains, operations, and products, providing insight into true impacts across carbon, water, chemistry, and labor. Featuring the most comprehensive source of ESG data for global manufacturers and the largest library of materials and product impacts, Worldly empowers businesses to scale responsibility into their global operations, faster and more accurately. Hosting, connecting with, and supporting the leading industry solutions and methodologies, including ZDHC, Bluesign, and the Higg Index — developed and owned by the global nonprofit alliance Cascale — Worldly delivers the insights businesses need to reduce their impact, comply with emerging regulatory and financial disclosure requirements, and meet the expectations of a new generation of customers. worldly.io