Table of Contents
- How much does the Higg Brand & Retail Module cost?
- Can I roll forward my BRM data from the previous year's assessment?
- How do I access Higg BRM benchmarking?
- What other fees should I be aware of?
- How do I complete verification for Higg BRM?
- Why was verification access added to the Higg BRM?
- What does verification-enabled mean?
- Where can I learn more about completing the Higg BRM assessment?
How much does the Higg Brand & Retail Module cost?
Pricing for the Higg BRM depends on the size of your business. Visit the subscriptions page for information on pricing. Starting this year, you no longer have to purchase platform access and verification separately. The self-assessment and the verification assessment are now bundled into the total price of the Higg BRM package.
Can I roll forward my BRM data from the previous year's assessment?
Cascale & Worldly decided to remove the roll-forward functionality, because we want to encourage brands to reassess their performance every year. Though we of course understand the efficiency that this feature would yield, the decision was made in order to prevent potentially outdated information or inaccuracies within the BRM data. Additionally, with the BRM update that came in 2022, the assessment was streamlined and shortened to enable this.
How do I access Higg BRM benchmarking?
Benchmarking is available to Cascale (formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition) members through Cascale’s Member Analytics Portal (MAP). Learn more about becoming a member of Cascale here.
What other fees should I be aware of?
A third-party verifier will charge for conducting the verification. Cascale or its ecosystem partners do not play a role in determining the cost, these are largely determined by market practices. To obtain a quotation, please get in touch with a Higg BRM verifier through Sumerra.
How do I complete verification for Higg BRM?
There is a network of verifying bodies that can verify the Higg BRM for you and ensure your assessment is accurate. This program is managed by Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), and you can learn more here.
Why was verification access added to the Higg BRM?
A large number of customers requested this change. In response to emerging regulations, we regularly hear from customers that completing Higg BRM verification is essential – helping companies ensure they are disclosing accurate data. To better support you through this industry shift, we’ve included platform access to verification (included as “verification-enabled”) in the Higg BRM subscription.
What does verification-enabled mean?
“Verification-enabled” means your Higg BRM data will be easily available to the verification body you select to work with, making it easier for them to access the Higg BRM data, and ensuring a smoother review process.
Where can I learn more about completing the Higg BRM assessment?
Visit Worldly’s E-Learning Center to complete the Higg BRM training course. After completing the course and starting the assessment, the Question by Question guidance available on the platform will help you answer all Higg BRM questions. It can also be found here on howtohigg.org.