Certification Standard

HIGG FEM

Facility Environmental Module

Issued by: Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)

Certificate Documents

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Annual
Assessment Cycle
6
Modules Covered
Major Brands
Brand Requirement

Standard Overview

The Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) is a self-assessment tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition that measures a facility's environmental performance. It covers energy, water, wastewater, emissions, waste, and chemical management. Many leading footwear and apparel brands require their suppliers to complete Higg FEM assessments.

Key Requirements

Energy consumption tracking and management

Water usage monitoring and reduction targets

Wastewater treatment and discharge compliance

Air emissions monitoring and control

Solid waste management and diversion from landfill

Chemical inventory and hazardous substance management

Certification Benefits

Standardized environmental performance benchmarking

Required by major brands including Nike, Adidas, H&M, and Patagonia

Identifies environmental improvement opportunities

Supports supply chain transparency and sustainability reporting

Builds trust with environmentally conscious brand partners

Yucheng's Practice

Yucheng completes annual Higg FEM assessments across our production facilities, enabling our brand partners to include our environmental data in their supply chain sustainability reports. Our Higg scores reflect our investments in energy-efficient equipment, water recycling systems, and responsible chemical management.

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