HIGG FEM APPROVED VERIFIER BODY
Higg FEM Verification Body
Sustainable Management System Inc. is a Cascale-approved Higg FEM Verifier Body, supporting facilities, brands, and supply chain partners through credible verification of Facility Environmental Module data on the Worldly platform.
About Higg FEM
The Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) is a sustainability assessment tool used to measure and improve a facility’s environmental performance. It supports facilities in evaluating key environmental areas such as energy use, water use, wastewater, air emissions, waste management, chemical management, and environmental management systems.
Higg FEM is widely used across apparel, footwear, textile, and consumer goods supply chains to improve environmental transparency, data quality, and sustainability performance.
Our Role as a Higg FEM Verifier Body
Independent Verification
Reviewing facility self-assessment responses and supporting evidence to verify the accuracy and reliability of Higg FEM data.
Onsite & Remote Verification
Conducting verification through approved onsite or remote methods, including document review, interviews, data checks, and facility observation.
Environmental Data Credibility
Supporting brands, facilities, and stakeholders with credible environmental performance data for decision-making and improvement planning.
Improvement-Oriented Approach
Helping facilities understand verification outcomes and use Higg FEM data to strengthen environmental management and sustainability practices.
Only Cascale-approved Verifier Bodies are permitted to conduct valid Higg FEM verification. SMS performs verification activities in line with applicable Cascale Higg FEM requirements, verification protocols, and Worldly platform procedures.
Key Environmental Areas Covered
Environmental Management System
Policies, procedures, responsibilities, environmental targets, management review, and continual improvement practices.
Energy & Greenhouse Gas
Energy consumption, renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions, efficiency initiatives, and performance tracking.
Water & Wastewater
Water consumption, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, discharge quality, monitoring, and compliance controls.
Air Emissions & Waste
Air emission sources, waste generation, segregation, storage, disposal, recycling, and reduction initiatives.
Chemical Management
Chemical inventory, storage, handling, safety controls, restricted substances, and chemical management systems.
Permits & Legal Compliance
Environmental permits, licenses, monitoring records, regulatory compliance, corrective actions, and documentation.
Why Choose Sustainable Management System Inc.?
Approved Verification Expertise
SMS provides Higg FEM verification through qualified professionals with environmental, sustainability, and factory assessment experience.
Practical Facility Guidance
We support facilities with clear communication on verification readiness, evidence preparation, platform steps, and verification expectations.
Strong Environmental Background
Our team has practical knowledge of environmental management systems, chemical management, wastewater, waste, energy, and compliance practices.
Reliable Reporting
Verification is conducted with professionalism, integrity, consistency, and evidence-based judgment to support reliable environmental data.
Our Commitment
Sustainable Management System Inc. is committed to supporting facilities and supply chain stakeholders in improving environmental performance, strengthening sustainability systems, and producing credible Higg FEM verification outcomes.
Through our role as a Higg FEM Verifier Body, we support transparent environmental data, responsible sourcing, and practical improvement across global supply chains.
