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
SAC - Leading the Evolution for Impact in the Global Textile, Apparel & Footwear Industry
Welcome to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a global multi-stakeholder alliance that unites 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and nonprofit affiliates across 36 countries. We represent half of the global textile, apparel and footwear industry, united by a singular vision: to create a consumer goods industry that gives more than it takes—both to the planet and its people.
September 25, 2023
2022 Annual Report
Our reflections on driving positive progress, addressing challenges and fostering collective impact within the textile and apparel industry.
June 09, 2023
Decarbonization Guide for Members
The newly launched Decarbonization Guide for Members supports the fashion and apparel sector in committing to science-based targets and delivering against validated SBTs.
March 05, 2023
Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) 4.0 Technical Paper
The purpose of this Technical Paper is for Higg FEM users to start understanding and preparing for the next version of the Higg FEM (“Higg FEM 4.0”), which will officially be released on the Higg platform in November 2023. Facilities will start reporting their 2023 performance using the FEM 4.0 framework.
December 12, 2022
Higg Index Brochure
Learn more about the business value and benefits of the Higg Index.
September 04, 2021
SAC: A Decade in Review
A decade after we launched, we find ourselves at an inflection point. The COVID-19 pandemic, changes to our climate, and social unrest have fundamentally altered our industry, our society, and our way of life. It is no longer an option to delay action. Worldwide, consumers and investors are prioritizing companies that prioritize sustainability.
February 25, 2021