Businesses of all sizes can use the Higg BRM to obtain a comprehensive assessment of their organization’s sustainability performance against the most relevant environmental, social, and governance issues in the industry. Through use of the BRM, businesses can understand their ESG progress, identify areas for continuous improvement, and consistently benchmark their performance against similar companies in the sector year over year.

Developed by the industry, the Higg BRM aligns with relevant frameworks and regulations in the industry, such as Textile Exchange’ Material Change Index, ZDHC Brands to Zero program, and the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. This helps brands and retailers to build solid corporate sustainability strategies to deliver more effectively on their ESG goals and the needs of the industry, whilst also reducing reporting burden and accelerating the adoption of industry best practices.

Through use of the BRM, businesses communicate their ESG progress and actions with internal and external stakeholders in a more comparable and transparent way. It enables companies to provide clear, consistent and transparent scoring that gives internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management and consumers, credible information on sustainability objectives and achievements.