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Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cascale Launches 2025 Board of Directors Nominations Period
Cascale has officially opened nominations for its 2025 Board of Directors Election. The Board plays a critical role in charting the organization's strategic direction and ensuring its financial integrity through rigorous oversight and fair representation. Committed to inclusivity and balanced representation, the nine-member Board is structured to include three directors each from Cascale's brand & retailer (including holding groups), manufacturer, and affiliate caucus groups. The nomination window is a three-week period from April 21 through May 9, 2025. Senior leaders with a proven record as executives or board members and strong financial acumen are invited to submit their candidacies during this time. Candidates should also be committed to Cascale's strategic pillars—combating climate change and supporting decent work for all. Key Dates for the 2025 Board Election Process: The election process is overseen by the 2025 Governance and Nominations Committee (GNC), chaired by Harsh Saini, a global supply chain and sustainability/ESG expert. The committee also includes Dr. Delman Lee, vice chair of TAL Apparel and board director for the manufacturer caucus, and Fiona Sadler, global head of responsible sourcing at Marks & Spencer and board director for the brand & retailer caucus. Together, they ensure strict adherence to Cascale's bylaws and maintain the highest standards of transparency and accountability. Eligible candidates—both members and non-members—are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to shape Cascale's future. Interested parties should review the nomination requirements and submit their application via the 2025 Board of Directors Nominations Form. For further details on the nomination process or additional inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Cascale
Associated Press
10-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cascale Issues 2025 Better Buying Partnership Index Report
AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, OAKLAND, Calif., February 10, 2025 /3BL/ - After acquiring key assets of the Better Buying Institute (BBI) earlier this month, Cascale has published the 2025 Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI) Report —the first Better Buying report to be issued by Cascale. Since 2022, the BBPI has used anonymous surveys that assess buyer-supplier relationships across 12 interconnected areas of partnership performance. Annual data from the BBPI report helps buyers assess and improve business relationships with suppliers. 'Integrating the Better Buying tools into our strategy isn't just about adding another metric—it's a catalyst for rethinking how we build supply chain relationships,' said Colin Browne, CEO at Cascale. 'This year's Better Buying Partnership Index report proves that when buyers and suppliers engage on equal footing with clear, actionable insights, we can dismantle outdated practices and work toward creating a framework for equitable and sustainable progress. We aim to drive systemic change that can empower every partner in the value chain to achieve lasting impact.' Key highlights from the report include: The report also notes that buyers' operational efficiency was the only area to show a decline (by 2.3%), suggesting that suppliers may be experiencing resource allocation issues, redundancies, and bottlenecks. Buyers who allocated sufficient time for planning and process management were more likely to have efficient operational systems, reflecting better organized and well-planned collaboration practices. Suppliers have called on buyers to review and improve their operational processes to eliminate inefficiencies. 'In today's challenging climate, our industry must embrace true partnership and collective action,' said Dr. Delman Lee, vice chair at TAL Apparel and Cascale board director. 'The latest BBPI report shows that when buyers and suppliers engage transparently and equally, innovation and more sustainable practices can follow naturally. At Cascale, we believe every value chain partner must be empowered and motivated to work together—because only through genuine collaboration can we drive the urgent changes needed for a resilient and responsible future.' History shows that participating in the Better Buying Partnership Index can help shift the needle. Buyers that subscribed to the BBPI for at least two consecutive years showed continued improvement, with six out of nine companies reporting improved scores compared to the previous cycle. Participating companies are encouraged to share their BBPI scores with internal and external stakeholders – including executives, investors, regulators, benchmarkers, and verifiers—to demonstrate progress in responsible purchasing practices. Cascale is currently accepting participants for this year's BBPI rating cycle, which opens on October 1, 2025.
