You may have heard that Higg FEM 4.0 is a gamechanger – have you heard why? Higg FEM 4.0 is the most comprehensive environmental assessment tool for manufacturing facilities in the textile and apparel industry. Here are five key benefits that you can expect with next month’s tool update:
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Reduced duplication of third-party assessments: through a single shared facility assessment tool, Higg FEM 4.0 is designed to continue reducing the duplication of facility third-party assessments.
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Better data quality: Higg FEM 4.0 incorporates years of feedback, providing more detailed and more relevant data. The changes within the Higg FEM 4.0 tool were made as a direct result from member and user requests for more precise and accurate information, and we’re excited to unveil the brand-new anomaly detector, designed to identify errors on the platform.
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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.
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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.
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Significant platform feature 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.
Higg FEM 4.0 will be available on November 2nd, and we encourage you and your partners to prepare now. Please be sure you review the below training resources to better understand the new assessment questions, the updated data format, and more important updates. With Higg FEM 4.0, the industry can advance toward sustainable, positive change.
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