What Is Higg Index FEM?
Higg Environmental Module
The Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) is a self-assessment tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to measure and improve environmental sustainability performance across the supply chain. It’s a score-based program that helps organizations identify areas for improvement and reduce environmental impacts. The Higg Index verification is accepted by SAC members, allowing factories to share their results with brands and retailers, reducing audit fatigue.
Benefits of Higg Index FEM:
- Access to international markets that support the Higg Index
- Meets the relationship criteria of new customers
- Helps capture market share
- Increases business goodwill
- Improves customer confidence
- Improves environmental performance
- Provides quality assurance practices
Higg Index Verification Process:
Our experts conduct a gap analysis of the client’s existing system against the Higg Index (FEM) standard, identifying gaps in documentation, implementation, data generation, traceability, environmental systems, employee awareness, and compliance with laws and regulations. We then work with the client to address these gaps and prepare for online assessment and verification. Our technical team provides complete support throughout the process to achieve a good score.
The process involves:
- Purchasing the Higg Index FEM online module
- Registering and creating a Higg ID
- Uploading data and documented records
- Submitting and sharing data with clients
- Optional verification to assure data reliability (can be done at customer request)
Cost of Higg Index FEM
The cost of Higg Index FEM verification varies depending on the organization’s size, complexity, and industry, so please contact us for a customized quote.
