Developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, the Higg Index is a suite of tools that enables brands, retailers, and facilities of all sizes — at every stage in their sustainability journey — to accurately measure and score a company or product’s sustainability performance. The Higg Index delivers a holistic overview that empowers businesses to make meaningful improvements that protect the well-being of factory workers, local communities, and the environment.
Hirdaramani has been working on close collaboration with the SAC in the development of the HiGG index with several facilities participating in the testing and development of the assessment tools.
The Index measures
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Environmental management systems
- Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
- Water use
- Wastewater
- Emissions to air (if applicable)
- Waste management
- Chemical use and management
Hirdaramani Results
- 22 Facilities Self Assessed – Average Score – 62 (2016 Cadence)
- 10 Facilities 3rd Party Verified – Average Score – 61 (2016 Cadence)
- All Facilities will Complete HIGG FEM 3.0 in 2018 (2017 cadence)