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The Higg Index's scoring system is designed to drive changes in behavior. Scores are only available if each issue has actions, decisions, and practices that may drive better sustainable outcomes.
The factory module consists of seven sections covering the environmental impacts of the life cycle of apparel and footwear products.
The plant module consists of seven sections: energy/greenhouse gas emissions, water, wastewater/sewage, exhaust emissions, waste and chemicals management. Each section includes a three-level structure (Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) that reflects the general threshold for environmental practices. Unless both Level 1 and Question 2 are answered, in general (but not all), the third level answer will not be "Yes". However, when you want to give a positive answer to a question and need a prerequisite. In other words, if you have a Level 3 practice but don't have Level 1 practice, you will still get a Level 3 score.
The tertiary structure is:
Level 1 = awareness, understanding, and benchmark performance.
Level 2 = Planning and Management.
Level 3 = Achieve sustainable development measures / Confirm performance and progress.
There is no performance threshold for the assessment of the facility's scores (for example, the range is "Gold", "Silver", "Copper"). It is up to each agency to determine how to interpret the total score of the facility. After completing this module, you will have a better understanding of your environmental performance levels. It is recommended that you use the three-level structure of the module to guide your facility for continuous improvement in environmental management.
