--- title: Data Exports description: "FEM: Data Exports" --- [Skip to content](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#main-content) [Submit a request](https://support.worldly.io/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Worldly logo](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Worldly%20Media%20Kit/Worldly%20Logos/Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png?width=250&height=61&name=Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png)](https://support.worldly.io/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Submit a request](https://support.worldly.io/kb-tickets/new) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://support.worldly.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM)](https://support.worldly.io/higg-facility-environmental-module-fem?hsLang=en) 3. [Completing the Cycle](https://support.worldly.io/higg-facility-environmental-module-fem?hsLang=en#completing-the-cycle) # Data Exports **Table of Contents** - [Overview: Individual Data Downloads](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#overview-individual-data-downloads) - [Modules: Bulk Data Downloads](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#modules-bulk-data-downloads) - [Getting Started - Data Downloads](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#getting-started-data-downloads) - [How to Access Hidden Columns](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#how-to-access-hidden-columns) - [Data Download File Types](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#data-download-file-details) - [FAQ](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#FAQ) - [Data Dictionary Downloads](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#data-dictionary-download)   Data exports are downloaded from the Worldly platform on the **Dashboard** and the **Modules** pages. - The **Dashboard** provides a main overview of the module - **Modules** provides a table of all of your modules   **Navigation** Access an individual data download by navigating to the **Dashboard** page, or access bulk downloads by navigating to the **Modules** page. ### **Overview: Individual Data Downloads** 1. In the top navigation bar, select **Assessments**, followed by **Higg FEM.** **![41179582603035.png](https://support.worldly.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41179582603035.png)** 2. On the **Dashboard** page, select the specific Higg FEM year from the dropdown menu. ![41179582604443.png](https://support.worldly.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41179582604443.png) 3. Select **Data Downloads** in the left-hand side bar.  ![41179611351323.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41179611351323.png?width=501&height=348&name=41179611351323.png) ### **Modules: Bulk Data Downloads** 1. In the top navigation bar, select **Assessments**, followed by **Higg FEM.** **![41179582603035.png](https://support.worldly.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41179582603035.png)** 2. Select the **Modules** tab, followed by the desired Higg FEM Modules from the **All Modules** table. ![41179582606491.png](https://support.worldly.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41179582606491.png) 3. Select **Download** from the table.![41179582610843.png](https://support.worldly.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41179582610843.png) ### Getting Started - Data Downloads All modules are available for individual download. You can bulk download by clicking the check mark next to multiple Higg FEM assessments from different facilities and different cadence years.  To understand and analyze your data downloads, we recommend the following: 1. Begin with the **Meta** file, which provides a high level summary of shared assessments such as details about the facilities and dates of completion. This file does not include Higg FEM answers. 2. Review the **Performance** file to see scores and quantitative information with simplified and readable column names. 3. Next, do a deep dive with the **Quantitative Impacts** file to understand facility resource usage and impact metrics such as water, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions. 4. Lastly, look up information in **Raw Responses**, which provides data on all questions about the facility from specific sections such as the **Air Emissions, Energy, or Waste sections.** **![41920908059419.png](https://support.worldly.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41920908059419.png)=** ### **How to Access Hidden Columns** If you don't see a column in the **All Modules** table, follow these directions to access hidden columns: 1. On the **Modules** tab, click on the upper right corner of the **All Modules** table. ![41083858841115.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41083858841115.png?width=670&height=244&name=41083858841115.png) 2. In the drop down menu, use the toggle to hide/show each column. ![41083858844955.gif](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41083858844955.gif?width=314&height=336&name=41083858844955.gif) 3. Click **Reset Columns** to return to the standard view of the table. (i.e. 12 columns are hidden) ![41083880642331.gif](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41083880642331.gif?width=246&height=272&name=41083880642331.gif) 4. Select **Save Columns** to save a specific column configuration.  ![42474921195163.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/42474921195163.png?width=606&height=393&name=42474921195163.png) ### **Data Download File Details** #### **Table** Use this export to view all columns from the Modules table. This export will include only the records selected from the **Modules** page.![41179582613403.png](https://support.worldly.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41179582613403.png) #### **Bulk CSV V2** The Bulk CSV V2 download option is available for analyzing previous module year data.  Use this export to view fields from previous V2 exports with 2023 data. This export does not contain the new columns introduced with the new Higg FEM methodology. The new data can be found in the section raw response exports. While there is no bulk csv available for Higg FEM2023 containing all Higg FEM data in one assessment due to the new Higg FEM4.0 assessment exceeding the size of one excel file, it is possible to download all Higg FEM data points in multiple excel downloads. #### **Performance CSV** The Performance CSV is the most cleaned, readable, and user-friendly assessment export that holds most relevant quantitative impact and general facility information. It provides information on scores and quantitative information with simplified and readable column names. This file is unique for two reasons: 1. It can recognize whether an assessment has been verified (status = VRF) 2. It will fill in verifier values for data points that were corrected by the verifier This CSV file is distinct from others, because other reports present both verifier and facility data points regardless of assessment status. In other words, any data points deemed incorrect by a verifier will be replaced within the Performance CSV with the corrected answer.  This difference can lead to user confusion, as one REFID can have multiple “responses” in the exports. Using the Performance CSV will ensure that you are using the correct value every time. Lastly, download the Higg FEM Performance CSV Data Dictionary at the bottom of this page, which will help you navigate the Performance CSV. In this dictionary, you can look up characteristics such as description and question-type of all calculated fields in the Higg FEM Performance CSV file, identifiable by readable column names. #### **Meta** Use this export to understand key assessment data such as current status, status change events, location, and verifier details (with a completed verification). #### **Quantitative Impacts** Use this export to understand facility resource usage and impact metrics such as water, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions. [Download the Normal Data Dictionary](https://howtohigg.cascale.org/resources-library/resources-library-fem-4-0-resources/#:~:text=Download%20REFID%20Comparison-,Data%20Dictionaries,-Normal%20Data%20Dictionary), which will help you navigate the Quantitative Impacts CSV and the Raw Response CSVs. In this dictionary, you can look up characteristics such as description, inclusion in verification, question-type and applicability, of all Higg FEM2023 questions (identifiable by their REFID). #### **Scores and Levels** Use this export to understand facility ratings and progress with overall scores, section level scores, and per question scores. Higg FEM has three levels: - **Level 1** – Awareness and understanding of sources and basic management systems - **Level 2** – Setting baselines, targets, and tracking improvements - **Level 3** – Leading aspirational practices Two specific fields have been defined below for clarity. These fields are split by section of the Higg FEM (ex. Chemicals, Waste, etc.) - **LevelsOpen** – This field tells you which levels that were open or available for a facility to answer within the Higg FEM. - **LevelsAchieved** – This field tells you which levels were achieved, meaning the facility scored the a sufficient amount of points in that level. Additional details: - Higg FEM defaults to level 1 open. - If a facility achieves level 1 in a section, we open levels 2 and 3 and require facilities to answer those questions. - If a facility does not achieve level 1 in a section, they can opt to open or keep levels 2 and 3 closed. #### **Areas of Focus and Improvement** Use this export to understand the questions that were answered negatively and flagged as areas where the facility can improve their environmental sustainability strategy. | **Name** | **Year** | **Type** | | --- | --- | --- | | Table | 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Bulk CSV v2 | 2017-2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Performance | 2017-2022 mappings with additional fields from 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Meta | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Quantitative Impacts | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Scores & Levels | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Areas of Focus and Improvement | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | **Raw Responses 2023, 2024** | | | | Air Emissions | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Chemicals | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | EMS | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Energy | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Energy - Biomass | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Energy - Non-Renewable Energy | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Energy - Purchased Energy | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Energy - Renewable Energy | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Site Info & Permit | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Waste | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Wastewater | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | | Water | 2023, 2024 | Individual + Bulk | ### **FAQ** **Q.** Can I download all Higg FEM4.0 data in bulk? **A:** The new Higg FEM4.0 assessment cannot be downloaded into one single file because it is too large. You can download an entire Higg FEM4.0 by downloading separate files for each section. These are the Raw Response files and can be downloaded from the Data Downloads drawer, either from the Dashboard or Modules page. The Raw Response files are only available for Higg FEM4.0 (Higg FEM2023) modules, not for previous cadence years. **Q.** Is the Bulk CSV V2 export available for Higg FEM4.0? **A:** The Bulk CSV V2 file still exists for Higg FEM4.0. The Higg FEM4.0 has been mapped to the older CSV V2 columns. However, we recommend using the Performance CSV or the Quantitative Impacts CSV to analyze Higg FEM4.0 data, since the Bulk CSV V2 is not being updated to reflect the Higg FEM4.0 changes. - The Bulk CSV V2 is available for the Higg FEM2023 cadence to ensure a smooth transition to new data formats and to analyze previous years’ Higg FEM data. - The Performance CSV is updated to Higg FEM4.0, suitable for analyzing Higg FEM2023 data as well as previous years’ cadence data, and is optimal for making Year-over-year comparisons. - The Quantitative Impacts CSV is only available for Higg FEM2023 modules. **Q.** As a brand, can I download Higg FEM data from my facilities? **A:** Yes, brands will only be able to access and download the data from facilities that have posted and shared Higg FEM assessments. Brands can follow [Navigation](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-fem-data-exports#h_01JQABK7W6FFX0BT2TMASSWYCJ) instructions above. **Q.** Why is the 'normalized GHG units' column blank in the 2023 CSV, but data shows up in all of the other years? **A:** Prior to Higg FEM 2023, facilities could not report on energy consumption or production units by distinct facility type. From Higg FEM 2023 onward, normalized values are now calculated for each facility type where production units and energy consumption have been reported. For facilities that have reported a single facility type, normalized values can be found in the reference column "totalNormalizedGHGemissions.facility" on bulk csv downloads. Performance CSV downloads show the normalized values by each facility type. Unless production volumes are reported in the same units of measure, it is not possible to calculate a total normalized value across all facility types. ### Data Dictionary Download Click [HERE](https://support.worldly.io/hubfs/FEM%20Performance%20Data%20Dictionary%20031226%20(1).xlsx?hsLang=en) to download the Higg FEM Data Dictionary Download Excel file.    [![Worldly logo](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Worldly%20Media%20Kit/Worldly%20Logos/Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png?width=120&height=30&name=Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png "Worldly logo")](https://www.worldly.io) © 2026 Worldly. All Rights Reserved [Terms of use](https://worldly.io/terms-of-use/)  |  [DPA](https://worldly.io/data-privacy-addendum/)  |  [Privacy Policy](https://worldly.io/privacy-policy/)  |  [Cookie notice](https://worldly.io/cookie-notice/)