A new era of sustainable sourcing
Sourcing just took a major leap forward; our sourcing assistant Frank is now teaming up with Worldly, an innovative organization that offers an extensive range of sustainability material data as well as direct integration possibilities. This collaboration allows fashion brands to access the information they need exactly where sourcing decisions are made: here in Frank. But perhaps we’re getting ahead of ourselves a bit. Let’s start by introducing the planet’s leading sustainability data and analytics platform: Worldly.
What is Worldly?
First launched in 2019 as a technology company, Worldly has since developed into a data platform with advanced analytics, reporting, and performance tracking tools for the apparel and footwear industries, among others. The platform collects data around products, operations, and value chains, offering insights into factors like water, chemistry, carbon, and more. Now, that data on fabrics and facilities will be available in Frank, simplifying sourcing for all involved.
Frank – a bear with a special place in his heart for material data – was impressed with Worldly’s scope, and quickly recognized the accuracy and breadth of Worldly’s sustainability metrics. Partnering with them felt like the perfect opportunity to help sourcing professionals achieve simple sourcing.
Why it matters for fashion brands
As the footprint humans leave on the Earth (as well as legislation aimed at minimizing it) grows, choosing low-impact materials is more important than ever. Worldly offers brands access to in-depth sustainability data on materials and suppliers so they have the information they need to make environmentally friendly choices. This data will include Higg Material Sustainability Index (MSI) data to measure the impact a material has on the planet as well as Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) data to measure factory information like water usage, waste, and energy consumption.
The benefits for suppliers
On the flip side, Worldly’s data enables fabric suppliers to showcase their sustainability performance to global brands. For suppliers that are taking steps to minimize their impact, this helps them stand out to brands that are doing the same.
Meet Frank and Worldly in person
Frank is really excited to tell sourcing professionals everywhere about his collaboration with Worldly – and he’ll be doing it at an exclusive in-person event next month: the Worldly Customer Forum in Hong Kong. If you’re in the area on September 18, 2025, be sure to register for the event and visit Frank’s booth – we promise, you can’t miss him. Register here:
Book a demo with us
Want to see Frank and Worldly in action, but can’t make it to Hong Kong? Reach out to us to book a demo and see just how simple and sustainable sourcing can be.