2022 Annual Report
Our reflections on driving positive progress, addressing challenges and fostering collective impact within the textile and apparel industry.
June 09, 2023
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Summary Report: Higg Index Tools Analysis and Compliance Initiatives
To assist SAC members in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, the SAC initiated analyses of the Higg Index tools in relation to relevant existing and upcoming EU and national legislation in collaboration with partners and professional consultancies. The summary report presented here provides key messages and main outcomes of the initial analysis, along with the proposed next steps.
November 20, 2023
SAC Membership Brochure
Discover the possibilities of becoming a member by downloading our membership brochure. Take the first step towards unlocking valuable benefits, industry insights, and a supportive global community.
October 20, 2023
Technical Review of the Higg MSI and Higg PM Tools
We are grateful to KPMG for their work in developing this report, which captures the invaluable insights and recommendations derived from the expert review of the Higg MSI and Higg PM tools. At the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we are committed to driving positive environmental and social change within the textile, apparel & footwear industry. The Higg Index suite of tools plays a pivotal role in achieving this mission, empowering brands, retailers, and manufacturers to measure, improve, and share their environmental and social performance.
September 26, 2023
Press Releases
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Achieves 300+ Member Milestone
In October, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) reached a milestone: Over 300 members are now part of the organization. This includes 27 new members in 2023 alone!
November 21, 2023
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins MIT SHINE Research Initiative
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has become a member of the Sustainability and Health Initiative for Net Positive Enterprise (SHINE) established by the Materials Systems Laboratory (MSL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
November 20, 2023
Sustainable Apparel Coalition CEO Transition Announced
Today, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) announced its CEO, Amina Razvi, will leave the organization as of December 29, 2023.
November 15, 2023
News Updates
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Hosts Project Development Programme Kickoff Meetings in Vietnam and Cambodia
Joyce Tsoi, SAC director of Collective Action, co-hosted an in-person and virtual meetings in Vietnam and Cambodia to kick off the SAC x GIZ Project Development Program (PDP), which aims to promote and scale rooftop solar feasibility studies to manufacturing facilities in Vietnam and Cambodia.
December 08, 2023
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Hosts MCAP Introductory Webinars
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition hosted a series of webinars to introduce the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) to members located in Asia, North, Central, and South America (AMER) and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
December 01, 2023
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins Global Net Zero Workshop
Jeremy Lardeau, vice president Higg Index at the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), joined the “Net Zero and Well-Being in Life” virtual workshop jointly organized by the G20 Presidency of India and the G7 Presidency of Japan, and hosted by Boston Consulting Group.
November 29, 2023
Podcasts
Episode 3: EU Green Claims Directive
In this episode, we speak to Baptiste Carriere-Pradal, Founder and Director of 2B Policy, and Chair of Policy Hub, about the recent publication of the Substantiating Green Claims Directive from the EU Commission.
We talk about the ambition of the Directive, what companies can do and where the Directive may have come up short, as well as what needs to happen next.
Lee Green
April 05, 2023
Episode 2: Effective Carbon Emission Targets
In this episode we speak to Liam Salter, CEO and Co-Founder of RESET Carbon about the role of science-based targets and LCAs, explore some of the criticisms and look at what needs to happen for real progress to be seen in the fashion, textile, apparel and footwear sectors.
Lee Green
March 01, 2023
Episode 1: Scale Your Business and Impact
How can you scale your purpose-driven business and drive greater impact? In this episode we tackle these questions with NY Times best-selling author, and CEO of We First, Simon Mainwaring. We also explore how to effectively communicate your sustainability story and Simon’s latest book, Lead With We.
Lee Green
January 31, 2023
Blogs
All the Sustainable Fashion Acronyms to Know
Many executives argue the myriad of acronyms in sustainable fashion complicates the overarching mission. This guide hopes to explain common jargon and abbreviations.
Kaley Roshitsh
November 03, 2023
From Concept to Collaboration: Navigating the Road to Higg FEM 4.0
Collaboration is the catalyst for change. As we eagerly await the Higg FEM 4.0 launch on November 2, it’s important for us to share the journey of how – and why – we arrived here. We’re proud to have walked this path hand in hand with our members, partner organizations, and stakeholders to build a tool that reflects the collective spirit of making meaningful, measurable impact on the industry’s most urgent issues.
Jeremy Lardeau
November 01, 2023
Beware of Fraudulent Recruitment Scams Conducted by SAC Impersonators
We have recently become aware of unauthorized activities in which individuals are falsely using the name of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to offer opportunities related to clothing resale and job-related training.
October 30, 2023
Success Stories
Brooks Running
Read how this American-based performance athletic company uses Higg Product Tools to assess their environmental footprint.
CIEL Textile
Learn how one of the world’s leading and most innovative garment and fabrics manufacturers has achieved remarkable results on their journey towards a nature-positive and people-centric future.
Salomon
Learn how this European outdoor brand uses the Higg Index to foster transparency and collaboration with value chain partners.
News Coverage Articles
Higg FEM: What’s New in Version 4.0?
Sourcing Journal
December 04, 2023
Podcast: How to measure cotton’s environmental impact
Ecotextile News
November 30, 2023
November 29, 2023