Updated : Dec 2020
The Higg Index is a suite of tools that enables brands, retailers, and facilities of all sizes—at every stage in their sustainability journey—to measure social and environmental sustainability performance. Developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, the Higg Index is the leading assessment for standardized supply chain sustainability assessment.
The beauty of this ranking system is as a measurement tool, use it to calculate sustainability for your specific supply chain and compare it to the rest of the industry. Hence, it is best used as a LCA tool.
The Higg Index delivers a holistic overview that empowers businesses to make meaningful improvements that protect the well-being of factory workers, local communities, and the environment.
Assess the sustainability of apparel product lifecycles
Measure environmental and social sustainability impacts in manufacturing facilities
Tool for textile brands retailers manufacturers and academics
Communicate clear trustworthy and meaningful sustainability information publicly
Empowering consumers to make informed purchasing decisions
