Built for users – and by users – Higg FEM 4.0 is a game changer for sustainable decision making. Here’s why:

• Better data quality:  Higg FEM 4.0 provides more detailed and more relevant data. The changes within the Higg FEM tool were made as a direct result from member and user requests for more precise and accurate information, and a notable new feature is an anomaly detector, designed to identify errors in real time. 

• Alignment with global industry standards:  Higg FEM 4.0 aligns with key industry standards, including the GHG Protocol, Science-Based Targets initiative, and ZDHC Roadmap to Zero. Additionally, the tool makes industry benchmarking a reality. It considers regulation in its design so members have an overview to support their alignment.

• Expansion of environmental issues:  the update covers more relevant environmental impacts — such as groundwater contamination — to ensure the tool reflects key impact areas businesses need to evaluate and addresses current challenges.

• Improved assessment relevance:  through improved applicability criteria, users will now only see questions relevant to their specific operations, so they can spend less time on assessment questions that are irrelevant to them. Suppliers also benefit from streamlined auditing.

• Significant platform improvements:  in addition to the new anomaly detector, Higg FEM 4.0 also offers easier access to guidance, optimized data exports, and an expanded online training library.  

• Verification updates:  to mitigate the expected verification cost increase due to a longer questionnaire, the 2024 FEM verification cycle will be narrowed to a core set of questions covering foundational practices and key impact metrics (GHG emissions and water use).

Higg FEM 4.0 isn’t just a sustainability tool. It’s a testament to what we can do together to build the industry – and future – that we want to see.

Are you ready to be part of this inspiring change? Learn more below about how you can be involved and dive into the exciting world of Higg FEM 4.0!