HIGG REGISTRATION

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✅ What is HIGG Registration?

HIGG Index is a global sustainability assessment system developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.

👉 It is used to measure:

• Environmental performance
• Social compliance
• Supply chain sustainability

Over 40,000 companies worldwide use Higg tools for sustainability reporting

📊 Types of HIGG Modules

Higg is not a single certificate — it is a set of tools/modules:

1. Higg FEM (Facility Environmental Module)

• For factories (textile, leather, footwear)
• Covers:
  • Energy use
  • Water consumption
  • Waste management
  • Chemicals handling

2. Higg FSLM (Social & Labor Module)

• Worker safety, wages, compliance

3. Higg MSI (Material Sustainability Index)

• Measures environmental impact of materials

4. Higg PM (Product Module)

• Product-level sustainability

🌐 Platform for Registration

Higg tools are operated via:

👉 Worldly Platform

📝 HIGG Registration Process

Step-by-step:

1️⃣ Create Account

• Register on Higg platform
• Provide:
  • Company details
  • Email & contact info
  • Organization type

2️⃣ Select Module

Choose based on your business:

• Factory → FEM
• Brand → MSI / PM
• Social compliance → FSLM

3️⃣ Subscription / Fee Payment

• Paid subscription required
• SME / Non-member options available

4️⃣ Self-Assessment

• Fill detailed questionnaire:
  • Environment
  • Energy
  • Waste
  • Chemicals

👉 This is self-declaration (not certification)

5️⃣ Verification (Optional but Important)

• Done by approved third-party auditor
• Onsite / Offsite verification available

6️⃣ Score & Reporting

• Score generated
• Shared with global brands (Nike, H&M, etc.)

📂 Documents Required

• Company registration documents
• Factory details
• Utility data (electricity, water)
• Waste records
• Chemical inventory
• HR & labor compliance records

⏱️ Timeline

• Registration: 1–2 days
• Self-assessment: 2–4 weeks
• Verification: 2–6 weeks

💰 Cost of HIGG Registration (Approx)

👉 Cost depends on:

• Company size
• Module selection
• Auditor

⚠️ Important Clarification

✔ HIGG is NOT a certificate like ISO
✔ It is a self-assessment + scoring system
✔ Verification = increases credibility

🌍 Benefits of HIGG

✔ Required by global brands (Nike, Adidas, ZARA)
✔ Improves export opportunities
✔ Reduces multiple audits
✔ Helps in sustainability reporting
✔ Improves ESG compliance

🏭 Who Needs HIGG?

• Textile manufacturers
• Garment exporters
• Leather & footwear industries
• Chemical suppliers
• Fashion brands

🔑 HIGG vs Certification

✔ Final Summary

HIGG Registration means:

• Creating account on Worldly platform
• Completing self-assessment module (FEM/MSI etc.)
• Optional third-party verification
• Getting global sustainability score