What Is Higg Index FSLM?
Higg Social Labor Module
The Higg Facility Social Labor Module (Higg FSLM) is a self-assessment tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to measure and improve social labor performance across the supply chain. It is a score-based program that helps organizations identify opportunities for improvement and reduce social labor impacts. The module consists of online questions that gauge social labor sustainability performance and drive behavior for improvement.
The benefits of Higg Index FSLM include:
- Access to international markets that support Higg Index
- Meeting relationship criteria for new customers
- Capturing market goodwill
- Improving social labor practices
- Enhancing customer confidence
- Building credibility
- Providing quality assurance in social labor practices
The Higg Index Verification Process involves:
1. Gap analysis and report discussion
2. Online assessment and verification
3. Registration and creation of Higg ID
4. Uploading data and documented records
5. Submission and sharing of data with clients
6. Verification of uploaded data (optional)
7. Achievement of good score with assistance from technical team
Cost of Higg Index FSLM
The cost of Higg Index FSLM verification varies depending on the organization’s size and complexity.
Higg Index FSLM helps organizations demonstrate their commitment to social labor practices, improving their reputation and relationships with customers and stakeholders. By achieving Higg Index verification, organizations can enhance their credibility and access new markets, while also improving their social labor practices and overall performance.
