MSI Training – Master Sustainable Material Choices with the Higg Index
What is MSI Training?
MSI (Material Sustainability Index) Training helps brands, product developers, and textile professionals understand how to use the Higg MSI—a key tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to measure the environmental impact of materials used in fashion, footwear, and textiles.
This training provides practical guidance on how to assess, compare, and select materials based on their carbon footprint, water usage, fossil fuel energy, and more—empowering your company to make smarter, more sustainable material decisions.
Why MSI Training Is Important
🌱 Evaluate the environmental impact of different materials
🔍 Make informed decisions during product design and sourcing
📉 Reduce your product’s overall environmental footprint
🌍 Align with sustainability goals and brand responsibility targets
📈 Improve product performance in lifecycle assessments and Higg Product Tools
What You Will Learn
Our MSI Training walks your team through every component of the Material Sustainability Index:
| Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction to the Higg MSI | What is MSI and how it fits within the Higg Index ecosystem |
| 2. Environmental Impact Categories | Understanding GHG emissions, water scarcity, eutrophication, and more |
| 3. Data Sources & Methodology | How materials are scored using life cycle assessment (LCA) data |
| 4. Comparing Materials | How to evaluate the sustainability of cotton, polyester, viscose, etc. |
| 5. Using MSI in Design & Sourcing | Embedding sustainability into product development decisions |
| 6. Integration with Higg Product Tools | How MSI supports the Higg Product Module (PM) and other tools |
Who Should Attend?
Product Designers & Developers
Raw Material Sourcing Teams
Sustainability & CSR Professionals
Environmental Compliance Managers
Fashion & Apparel Brands
Textile and Fiber Manufacturers
Training Formats Available
💻 Online (Live Zoom or Self-Paced eLearning)
🏢 On-Site Corporate Training
📍 Public Webinars and Industry Workshops
📜 Certificate of Completion Provided
Choose Better Materials. Reduce Environmental Impact.
Our MSI Training enables your team to make smarter, more responsible material choices that align with sustainability goals and buyer expectations. Equip your business with the insights to build low-impact products and stay competitive in the global market.
📞 Contact us today to enroll in MSI training or schedule a customized session for your brand or organization.