HIGG INDEX
Developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the Higg Index is a toolkit that helps brands, retailers and establishments of all sizes. in every step of sustainability Accurately measure and rate performance in a company's sustainability or product
The Higg Index offers a holistic picture that helps businesses make targeted improvements. To protect the well-being of our employees, local communities and the environment, the Higg Index is a review, not an audit.
Why is the Higg Index Verified?
Higg Index Verification No Failure Validation Criteria
Provide establishments with external performance appraisals.
It allows enterprises to more accurately compare their KPIs.
Support operations with a continuous improvement process.
Reduce cost and fatigue from auditing
Higg Index on-site and off-site audits
Off-site Verification: Information can be verified through off-site verification. The verifier will confirm the results remotely without having to visit the premises. Remote verification results cannot be shared publicly.
On-site Verification: The verifier will verify or personally visit the facility. On-site verification results can be shared publicly.
Benefits of in-house verification
The verifier visits the premises to increase confidence in the confirmation of the results. 
The verifier can see all the actual establishments.
The establishment has spent time with the verifier which may increase understanding of:
Performance Improvement Plan
How to better respond to expectations?
Higg Criteria and Self-Assessment
If a facility requires verification of Level 2 and/or 3 chemical indicators, this can only be done through on-site verification.
