The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is taking steps to promote sustainability within the apparel industry by launching a new membership model for companies generating over $100 million in revenue.

The Candidate membership model aims to encourage more businesses to adopt sustainable practices by providing access to SAC's membership community and the Higg Platform, which includes five Higg Index tools for assessing social and environmental performance.

The Candidate membership model will allow companies to gain insight into the expectations of SAC members and determine if their sustainability goals align with those of the organization.

The SAC will evaluate companies expressing interest in becoming a Candidate member based on criteria such as suitability, commitment, goals, and abilities. Companies accepted as Candidate members will have access for up to two years before transitioning to full membership at SAC. The new membership model seeks to expand SAC's reach within the apparel and footwear industry and other consumer goods sectors to drive progress and impact.

It is believed that the reach and diversity of SAC members are the most powerful levers for collective action towards sustainability in the apparel and footwear industry.