Higg FEM 4.0: Your Guide to Successful Environmental Compliance

Environmental performance is becoming a defining factor in how the textile, apparel, and footwear industry evaluates its supply chains. Higg FEM, developed by Cascale, is one of the most widely used tools for measuring the environmental performance of manufacturing facilities, relied on by major brands to assess their suppliers.

In this session, Peterson Solutions experts will walk you through the key changes introduced in Higg FEM 4.0, the timelines for the current cycle, and what facilities need to know to navigate self-assessment and verification with confidence.

Agenda

• Overview of the Higg Index: What it is, how it works, and why it is a leading benchmark across the textile value chain.
• Key updates in Higg FEM 4.0: New features, including real-time validation, enhanced water accounting, and closer alignment with the GHG Protocol and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
• Cycle timelines and requirements: Important dates for the current cycle and an overview of self-assessment and verification requirements.
• Case study: A real-world example of how a facility successfully navigated the Higg FEM process.
• Common gaps and preparation tips: Frequent compliance challenges and practical steps to strengthen readiness before submission.
• Live Q&A with Peterson Solutions experts: Get answers to your questions from our sustainability consulting team.

Seats are limited and fill up quickly. Reserve your place today to secure your spot.