--- title: FEM, FDM, FSLM, BRM Assessment Data Dictionaries description: FEM, FDM, FSLM, BRM Assessment Data Dictionaries --- [Skip to content](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48926435214875-fem-fdm-fslm-brm-assessment-data-dictionaries#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [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://www.worldly.io/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [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. [Assessments](https://support.worldly.io/assessments?hsLang=en) 3. [General](https://support.worldly.io/assessments?hsLang=en#general) # FEM, FDM, FSLM, BRM Assessment Data Dictionaries **Table of Contents** - [**Data Dictionaries vs. Data Downloads**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48926435214875-fem-fdm-fslm-brm-assessment-data-dictionaries#h_01KNSNQ0YB470ENAH3V9RVH5GF) - [**What are Data Downloads?**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48926435214875-fem-fdm-fslm-brm-assessment-data-dictionaries#h_01KNSPCV64KHEN7MME8N4W4MEK) - [**Data Dictionaries**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48926435214875-fem-fdm-fslm-brm-assessment-data-dictionaries#h_01KNSNHBENT4Z20P7GFRWFQ43G)   A data dictionary is a map or glossary for a dataset that defines and describes the fields, data types, and meanings of FEM, FDM, FSLM, and BRM assessment data. It tells you what each piece of data means, where to find it, and how it is structured. Data dictionaries serve as guides that help better understand: - **Reference IDs (RefIds)** – The identifiers used to locate specific data points in the system. - **Data Types** – Identifies a field as a date, dropdown, checkbox, number, text, etc. - **Descriptions** – Plain-language explanations of what each field represents - **Question Text** – The questions corresponding to each field. - **Version Information** – How field names or refIds may have changed across different assessment versions, so users can make consistent year-on-year comparisons - **Conditionalities and response options** – for question-based assessments, what answers are possible and under what conditions a question appears   ## **Data Dictionaries vs. Data Downloads** Data dictionaries and data downloads are used together. The data downloads provide data, while the data dictionary tells you what that data means. Data dictionaries are available [at the bottom of this article](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48926435214875-fem-fdm-fslm-brm-assessment-data-dictionaries#h_01KNSNHBENT4Z20P7GFRWFQ43G), while data downloads are accessed on the assessment's dashboard.  **Navigation to FEM Data Downloads ** 1. Navigate to **Supply Chain** followed by **Higg FEM** from the top navigation bar.  ![48981283500699.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981283500699.png?width=308&height=283&name=48981283500699.png) You can also select the applicable assessment from the homepage. ![48981281398427.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281398427.png?width=1051&height=755&name=48981281398427.png)   2. This takes you to the **Overview** tab of the assessment. Select **Data Download.** **![48981283504283.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981283504283.png?width=686&height=355&name=48981283504283.png)** **Navigation to FDM Data Downloads** 1. Navigate to **Supply Chain** followed by **Higg FDM** from the top navigation bar.  ![48981281402907.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281402907.png?width=308&height=283&name=48981281402907.png) You can also select the applicable assessment from the homepage. ![48981281398427.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281398427.png?width=1051&height=755&name=48981281398427.png)   2. Select **Modules** tab, followed by the **Account Name**. ![48981283506843.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981283506843.png?width=540&height=405&name=48981283506843.png)   3. On the **Overview** tab of the assessment, select **Data Downloads.** **![48981281406491.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281406491.png?width=686&height=357&name=48981281406491.png)** **Navigation to FSLM Data Downloads** 1. Navigate to **Supply Chain** followed by **Higg FSLM** from the top navigation bar.  ![48981281407771.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281407771.png?width=308&height=283&name=48981281407771.png) You can also select the applicable assessment from the homepage. ![48981281398427.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281398427.png?width=1051&height=755&name=48981281398427.png)   2. This takes you to the **Overview** tab of the assessment. Select **CSV v2 / scores, CSV v2 pretty-columns, or Excel EN / ZH** under **Downloads.** ![48981281408155.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281408155.png?width=710&height=394&name=48981281408155.png) **Navigation to BRM Data Downloads** 1. Navigate to **Supply Chain** followed by **BRM** from the top navigation bar.  ![48981283510939.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981283510939.png?width=308&height=283&name=48981283510939.png) You can also select the applicable assessment from the homepage. ![48981281398427.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281398427.png?width=1051&height=755&name=48981281398427.png)   2. This takes you to the **Overview** tab of the assessment. Select **CSV** under **Downloads.** **![48981281411995.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48981281411995.png?width=711&height=376&name=48981281411995.png)**   ### **What are Data Downloads?** Data downloads provide exports with assessment data. Learn more about each data download type by referring to the corresponding table for each assessment: **FEM Data Downloads** [Click here](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-FEM-Data-Exports?hsLang=en) to learn more about FEM Data Exports. **Download Type** **What it contains** **Performance** A curated, human-readable export containing key metadata, facility classifiers, scores, and quantitative values. It uses simplified, readable column names. Uniquely, it recognizes verified assessments and replaces facility-entered data with verifier-corrected values where applicable. **Meta** An export providing key assessment-level information such as current status, status change events, location, and verifier details (once verification is complete). It does **not** include FEM answers. **Quantitative Impacts** An export focused on facility resource usage and environmental impact metrics such as water, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions. Includes calculated values based on user responses, with common unit conversions (e.g., MJ, L, CO2e). **Allocation** A sub-export within the **Quantitative Impacts** section of the Facility Data Manager (FDM). It is one of several calculated-value exports available for FDM data. **Areas of Focus and Improvement** An export that highlights questions answered negatively, flagging them as areas where a facility can improve its environmental sustainability strategy. It also covers Critical Risks (basic legal compliance statuses) and Areas of Opportunity. **Raw Responses** Section-by-section exports of the actual answers submitted by a facility for each question (e.g., Energy, Water, Waste, Chemicals). **FDM Data Downloads** [Click here](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/sections/33581568609819-Facility-Data-Manager-FDM-Data-Import?hsLang=en) to learn about importing FDM data into FEM. **Download Type** **What it contains** **Performance** A curated, human-readable export containing key metadata, facility classifiers, scores, and quantitative values. It uses simplified, readable column names. Uniquely, it recognizes verified assessments and replaces facility-entered data with verifier-corrected values where applicable. **Table** An export containing assessment tracking data for facilities. **FSLM Data Downloads** **Download Type** **What it contains** **CSV v2** A bulk export containing all module metadata and self + verified assessment answers. Column headers use **internal IDs.** **CSV v2 pretty-columns** A variant of the Bulk CSV export where column headers **match the platform display names** rather than internal IDs. **Scores** An export containing only the **calculated self and verified scores** for assessments — no question answers are included. **BRM Data Downloads** Here is some disclosed content. **Download Type** **What it contains** **CSV** A bulk export specific for BRM that contains all module metadata and self + verified assessment answers. Column headers use **internal IDs.**   ## **Resources** - [Click here](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/35369381284251-FEM-Data-Exports?hsLang=en) to learn more about FEM Data Exports. - [Click here](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/sections/33581568609819-Facility-Data-Manager-FDM-Data-Import?hsLang=en) to learn about importing FDM data into FEM.   ## **Data Dictionaries** Download the following data dictionaries for FEM, FDM, FSLM, and BRM below: [![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/)