Higg FEM Certification – Facility Environmental Module

What is Higg FEM?

Higg FEM (Facility Environmental Module) is a globally recognized sustainability assessment tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). It evaluates the environmental performance of manufacturing facilities in the textile, apparel, footwear, and accessories sectors.

Unlike traditional audits, Higg FEM provides a holistic, data-driven overview of a facility’s environmental impact — helping businesses identify risks, improve efficiency, and demonstrate sustainability progress.

Why is Higg FEM Important?

In today’s sustainability-conscious market, brands and suppliers are under growing pressure to reduce environmental impact, ensure compliance, and improve transparency. Higg FEM enables you to:

  •  Evaluate your facility’s environmental performance across key impact areas

  •  Track and improve over time through annual self-assessments

  •  Share verified performance data with buyers and brands

  •  Align with global sustainability goals and supply chain expectations

  •  Stay competitive in eco-conscious global markets

What Does Higg FEM Measure?

Higg FEM evaluates environmental performance across seven core areas:

  1. Environmental Management Systems

  2. Energy Use & Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  3. Water Use

  4. Wastewater Management

  5. Air Emissions

  6. Waste Management

  7. Chemical Management

Each category helps facilities assess their current practices, understand gaps, and implement measurable improvements.

How Higg FEM Works

  1. Self-Assessment

    • Facilities complete an online environmental performance assessment annually via the Higg platform

  2. Verification (Optional but Recommended)

    • Third-party verification increases data credibility and is often required by global brands

  3. Data Sharing

    • Facilities can securely share their performance results with buyers, partners, and stakeholders

  4. Improvement Planning

    • Facilities use feedback and benchmarking tools to implement long-term sustainability strategies

Benefits of Higg FEM Certification

  •  Proves commitment to environmental sustainability

  •  Builds trust with global brands and retailers

  •  Improves visibility and transparency in the supply chain

  •  Identifies opportunities to reduce energy, water, waste, and emissions

  •  Enhances brand image, regulatory compliance, and ESG reporting

  •  Encourages continuous improvement in facility operations

Who Should Use Higg FEM?

Higg FEM is ideal for:

  •  Textile & fabric mills

  •  Garment manufacturers

  •  Footwear and accessories factories

  •  All manufacturing units involved in the apparel supply chain

  •  Exporters working with sustainability-focused brands

Our Higg FEM Support Services

We help you complete, verify, and improve your Higg FEM assessment:

  •  Guidance on completing the FEM self-assessment

  •  Support for Higg verification audits (3rd-party)

  •  Gap analysis and documentation review

  •  Environmental compliance and improvement planning

  •  Annual update and submission assistance

Ready to Improve Your Facility’s Environmental Impact?

Whether you’re new to Higg FEM or looking to improve your scores, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Join the movement toward transparent, measurable sustainability with Higg FEM.

 Contact us today to start your Higg FEM certification journey and build a greener, more trusted supply chain.