Brand & Retail Tools
Purpose: To identify opportunities for continuous sustainability improvement in company operations
Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM) is for brands and retailers of all shapes and sizes throughout the textile, apparel and footwear industry





How It Works
The Higg BRM aligns with relevant frameworks and regulations in the industry, such as Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index, and the ZDHC Brands to Zero program. In doing so, brands and retailers can build consistent corporate sustainability strategies to deliver more effectively on their ESG goals and industry needs.
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01Environmental
- Biodiversity
- Climate
- Chemicals
- Waste
- Water
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02Social
- Workers
- Employees
- Consumer
- Communities
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03Governance
- Structure & Management
- Ethics & Behavior
Key Benefits
The Higg BRM aims to set the global standard for transparency and be the leading industry-specific ESG framework
Get Started with the Higg BRM
Manufacturers and SMEs can use the Higg Index tools without formally becoming a member of the SAC. However, as a member, you receive access to exclusive community support, educational experiences and collaborative opportunities.

Resources
30 x 30: What Does it Mean for the Apparel Industry?
So many of us appreciate how much the natural world means to our mental and physical health. But as nature nears a tipping point, there’s now so much more at stake.

Sustainable Apparel Coalition releases latest version of the Higg Brand & Retail Module to support companies to drive positive impact at scale
The SAC has invested in a major update of the tool which will feature a new assessment structure and updated methodology, underpinned by a due diligence approach. The update will encourage brands and retailers to focus on real action, impact and results.
Higg Index Brochure
Learn more about the business value and benefits of the Higg Index.