Higg FEM Awareness Session

EBS offers a comprehensive Higg FEM (Facility Environmental Module) Awareness Session designed to help organizations understand the requirements, structure, and practical application of the Higg FEM framework.

This session is ideal for facilities seeking to improve their environmental performance, meet brand and buyer expectations, and strengthen sustainability reporting practices. The program provides a clear overview of Higg FEM methodology, assessment criteria, scoring mechanisms, and improvement strategies.

Through expert-led presentations and practical discussions, participants will gain a strong foundation in managing environmental impacts in line with global supply chain sustainability expectations.

Session Objectives

By the end of the awareness session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and structure of the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM)
• Identify key environmental performance areas assessed under Higg FEM
• Interpret scoring methodology and self-assessment requirements
• Recognize documentation and data requirements for verification
• Understand common gaps and improvement opportunities
• Prepare their facility for Higg FEM self-assessment and verification

Key Topics Covered

The session includes detailed discussion on:

• Introduction to Sustainable Supply Chain Requirements
• Overview of the Higg Index Framework
• Structure of the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM)
• Environmental Management Systems under Higg FEM
• Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Water Use and Wastewater Management
• Waste Management Practices
• Air Emissions Control
• Chemical Management
• Scoring Logic and Verification Process
• Data Accuracy and Documentation Best Practices
• Continuous Improvement Strategies

Benefits for Organizations

Participating in this session enables organizations to:

• Improve environmental performance transparency
• Strengthen compliance with buyer and brand requirements
• Enhance sustainability reporting credibility
• Identify performance gaps and corrective action priorities
• Build internal capacity for long-term environmental improvement

Who Should Attend?

This awareness session is suitable for:

• Sustainability and compliance managers
• Environmental officers and EHS professionals
• Factory management teams
• Higg FEM coordinators and data managers
• Organizations preparing for Higg FEM self-assessment or verification