Course Description

The focus of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is to drive performance improvement in the apparel, footwear and home textile industry. The organization’s principle tool for doing this is the Higg Index: a suite of self-assessment tools designed to measure the sustainability impacts of the industry’s full value chain. This course will provide an introduction to the SAC and the Higg Index as a whole, diving deep into the Facility Environmental Module, which is the focus of verification.

Course Content & Objective:

After completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Demonstrate general understanding of the SAC history, values, membership and collaboration
• Explain the purpose and intent of the Higg FEM (what it is/isn’t)
• Explain the evolution of the Higg FEM and its structure (i.e. achievement levels)
• Demonstrate the use of “How to Higg” manual (basic use and structure)
• Understand Higg FEM: Scoring and Applicability
• Will have an overview on Higg Online Module
• Describe Facility Site Info & Permits requirements
• Get an overview of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and the key aspects that drive continuous improvement
• Will get an overview of Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) management and how to track, monitor and reduce energy consumption and resultant GHG emissions
• Will get an overview of Water use management and how to track, monitor and reduce water consumption
• Will get an overview of Wastewater Management in manufacturing facilities
• Will get an overview of Waste Management and how to track, monitor and improve waste management
• Will get an overview of how to manage, monitor and improve Air Emissions
• Will learn the importance of chemicals management and reducing risks associated with hazardous chemicals.

Who should attend the Course?

• Director / GM
• Compliance Managers/ Responsible
• Environmental Managers/ Responsible
• CSR Managers/ Responsible
• Textile Engineers
• Any Interested personnel to know basic on Higg Index FEM 3.0

Methodology:

• Instructional Talk
• Participatory Discussion
• Group Work
• Case Studies

Audio-visual Aids:

• White Board
• Flip Chart