From materials to products, from facilities to stores, across energy, waste, water, and working conditions, Higg unlocks a complete view of a business’s social and environmental impact.
Higg Product Tools
Higg Materials Sustainability Index
Compare the environmental impact of different materials, so that design and development teams can make more sustainable choices during materials selection.
The Higg MSI measures:
Water scarcity
Eutrophication
Chemicals
Climate Change
Resource Depletion and Fossils
Higg Product Module
Compare the full lifecycle of products in any category, and understand which processes most determine overall sustainable performance.
The Higg PM measures:
Impact of Materials & Design
Manufacturing Impacts
Logistics
Retail
Product Care
End of Use Impacts
Higg Facility Tools
Higg Facility Environmental Module
Assess environmental impact of product manufacturing at facilities – from water use, to waste management, to chemical and energy use – in order to identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement.
The Higg FEM measures:
Environmental Management System
Energy Use
Water Use
Wastewater
Emissions to Air
Waste Management
Chemicals
Higg Facility Social & Labor Module
Measure the social impact of manufacturing across areas such as wages, working hours, health and safety, and employee treatment.
The Higg FSLM measures:
Recruitment/Hiring
Working Hours
Wages & Benefits
Employee Treatment
Employee Involvement
Health & Safety
Termination
Management Systems
Higg Brand & Retail Tools
Higg Brand & Retail Module
Evaluate social and environmental impact across a wide range of business operations, from packaging and transportation of goods, to the environmental impact of stores and offices.