Cascale’s new State of the Industry 2026 report finds apparel decarbonization is off‑track, with verified facility data showing emissions still rising, especially where coal remains entrenched in supply chains.

The report flags that facility‑level emissions are not bending down fast enough, and that brands will have to engage much more deeply (and directly) with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers to hit 2030 climate goals.