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FEM: Verification Process

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Verification ensures that you accurately complete all parts of the Higg FEM - giving your self-assessment the credibility and accuracy required to share it publicly.

Verification of the FEM self-assessment is conducted by a third- or second-party Cascale approved verifier. The verifier is selected and hired to review a facility site. The verifier is the only person responsible for validating the accuracy of the assessment.

 

To prepare for and complete FEM verification, follow the steps below:

  1. Facilities must first confirm the timing and terms of the verification directly with the verifying body. Verification confirmation happens outside of the Worldly.org platform and should be discussed directly with the verifier.
    • View the list of Higg FEM Verifiers here.
    • The facility must first fully complete (reach 100% completion rate) and post their FEM self-assessment before verification can begin.

  2. From the upper navigation bar, select Higg FEM from the Assessments tab.

  3. On the FEM Dashboard, click on Select Verifying Body.


  4. Next, enter the VB name in the search bar, or locate the VB name in the list.

  5. Click Select.


  6. Click Yes. This means you have already contacted and confirmed the verification with this Verifier.


  7. Once you’ve selected the VB, you’ll be redirected to the FEM Dashboard. The VB will receive a notification. Once they accept the request, they will assign a specific verifier to perform the verification. They will directly contact you for further instructions. 
    • You can see the VB name and the pending status of the request. 
    • Under Contact, it will say Waiting for verifier assignment until the verifier point of contact has been assigned.
  8. Once the VB has accepted your request, the status will change to Accepted.

  9. Once the VB has assigned your verifier, the Contact will change to the name of the verifier.


  10. You can track the status of your verification progress from the loading bar.


  11. Once the verification and assessment have been submitted to VRC, the facility must review the verification. The facility can:
    • Request Edit: Request any edits to the assessment.
    • Review Verification: Review the assessment's verification.
    • Dispute Verification: Dispute anything within the assessment's verification.
    • Finalize Verified Assessment: The assessment is finalized but not posted. The facility has the option to post the assessment later.
    • Finalize + Post Assessment: The assessment is finalized and posted.

Review the following resources to learn more about the Higg FEM Verification Program: