The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is collaboratively transforming the apparel, footwear, and textile industry through standardized measurement. Our global members develop the Higg Index. The Higg Index is the suite of tools leading brands, retailers, and manufacturers use to assess social and environmental performance, identify hotspots, and drive lasting change. Join us.
Transforming the Apparel Industry Together
Higg Facility Modules
Higg Facility Environmental
Module
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Environmental management systems
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Water use
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Waste water
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Waste management
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Energy use
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Greenhouse gas emissions
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Emissions to air (if applicable)
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Chemical use and management
Higg Facility Social & Labor Module
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Working Hours
- Wages and Benefits
- Employee Treatment
- Employee Involvement
- Health & Safety
- Termination
- Management Systems
The New Higg Facility
Social & Labor Module
The groundbreaking Higg FSLM introduces the first standardized assessment to measure social and labor impacts across the value chain.
The Higg FSLM breaks down industry barriers. It helps organizations understand how to protect the human rights of the millions of garment workers around the world who make our clothes.
By using the Higg Facility Environmental Module, in the first 3 years alone, our suppliers implemented 250 energy savings programs that have saved them over $3.5 million in energy costs. This is a win-win for our suppliers and our business. We are proud of the work of our suppliers to achieve these efficiencies while improving their Higg performance and reducing the environmental impact of our supply chain.
Manufacturers should be able to have honest discussion with the brands. There should not be fear. Unless open honest conversations are had we cannot solve the challenges. The Higg should enable this. With Higg, brands and manufacturers know the standards and the expectations. We can have discussions across the value chain. It’s about having a conversation and being able to solve our problems together.