This module helps brands assess their environmental management policies and practices. There are separate modules for apparel/textile brands and for footwear brands to capture the different products’ unique impacts. The apparel/textiles Environment Module measures the impacts of the brand’s activities throughout product lifecycles. This includes:

Materials sourcing

Product design

Manufacturing

Packaging

Distribution

Care and repair

End of use programs.

The Footwear Brand Environment module is similar, but looks at construction techniques and adhesives specific to footwear and focuses more on end-of-use programs rather than care, since footwear care contributes minimal environmental impacts relative to apparel care.