Table of Contents
- Will I lose points if I answer 'no' to a question in the FEM?
- Can a FEM score be previewed before submitting the assessment?
- Where can we see what level we are on and which levels still need to be completed?
- How soon can the score be viewed once FEM2024 self assessments are uploaded?
- Are brands allowed to publicly disclose average Higg FEM and vFEM scores?
- How can we view all the questions on the FEM in order to understand any potential that might exist for improving our score?
Will I lose points if I answer 'no' to a question in the FEM?
Not all questions on the FEM are scored questions. You will miss out on points only if you answer negatively to a scored question. Each question in each level in each section is weighted equally, which means the maximum score that you can obtain for each question is the same in the respective section.
Read more about whether a question is scored or unscored here.
Can a FEM score be previewed before submitting the assessment?
No, self assessment scores are available as soon as the assessment is posted on the platform.
Where can we see what level we are on and which levels still need to be completed?
Each question is labeled with its section name and level.
Once you have completed and posted the FEM, you can also view the levels achieved for each section on the scores page.
Score Report
Level 1: 25 points / 100 total section points
Level 2: 50 points / 100 total section points
Level 3: 25 points / 100 total section points
Types of scores:
- 1 final FEM score
- 7 section scores
- Levels started/completed per section:
Level achievement is indicated with a filled, half, or empty circle. The circles indicate for each section which levels have been completed.
- Full blue circle - level completed, the level's score is 100%
- Half blue circle - level partially completed, the level's score is < 100%
- Empty circle - level is locked, the level's score is 0%
How soon can the score be viewed once FEM2024 self assessments are uploaded?
Once the assessments are completed and posted, the self-assessed module total score and section scores are available directly on the platform and also available for download. Verified scores are available after verification is finalized. Facilities must share their module with supply chain partners for the partner to be able to view their score.
Are brands allowed to publicly disclose average Higg FEM and vFEM scores?
With the introduction of “core verification," the communication of full FEM 2023 scores is not possible, as scores are partially verified. As required by Cascale, only fully verified data can be communicated externally. We encourage members to publicly share their Higg FEM Self-Assessment and Verification certificates to showcase the successful completion of both the module and the verification process and highlight their commitment to sustainability.
How can we view all the questions on the FEM in order to understand any potential that might exist for improving our score?
The Higg FEM H2H Guide has all the questions that are applicable to all facilities.
We recommend reviewing the guide. Pay particular attention to the technical guidance section of each question, as these contain additional resource links that can be helpful to improve your score.