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Higg Index Textile Facility Environmental Module (FEM) Checklist
Prepare a manufacturing facility to complete and verify the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) across environmental management, energy, water, and chemicals.
Higg FEM 4.0Cascale (SAC) Higg Index
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Environmental Management System
- Does the facility have a documented environmental management system and permits? *
- Are environmental improvement targets set and tracked? *
- Are relevant environmental data verified and supported by evidence for uploading? *
Energy & Emissions
- Is energy use tracked by source with normalized intensity metrics? *
- Are Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions calculated? *
- Are air emissions (boilers, generators, process) permitted and monitored? *
Water & Wastewater
- Is water intake tracked by source and normalized to production? *
- Is wastewater treated and tested against ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines or local limits? *
- Are water reduction initiatives documented? *
Waste Management
- Are hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams inventoried and tracked? *
- Are waste diversion, recycling, and disposal methods documented? *
- Are third-party waste contractors verified for compliant handling and disposal? *
Chemical Management
- Is a chemical inventory maintained with an MRSL-conformant approach? *
- Are chemical storage, handling, and training controls in place? *
- Are input chemicals screened against the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List? *
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