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Sustainability Measurement

Higg Index

Measure and improve sustainability performance across your entire apparel and footwear supply chain

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Category
Software
Ideal For
Apparel Brands
Deployment
Cloud
Integrations
None+ Apps
Security
Data encryption, role-based access controls, audit logging, confidential supplier data protection
API Access
Yes - enables integration with supply chain management and ERP systems

About Higg Index

The Higg Index is a comprehensive sustainability measurement platform developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) that enables brands, retailers, and manufacturers to quantify and improve their environmental, social, and labor impacts. The platform provides industry-standardized assessment tools including facility modules, brand and retail modules, and product modules that measure performance across water use, chemical management, greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, labor practices, and worker health & safety. Organizations use Higg Index to benchmark sustainability performance, identify improvement opportunities, meet stakeholder expectations, and demonstrate regulatory compliance. By deploying Higg Index through AiDOOS, enterprises gain accelerated implementation, expert governance of sustainability data, seamless integration with existing supply chain systems, and scalability across global operations. AiDOOS enhances deployment efficiency, ensures data quality governance, and provides optimization consulting to maximize ROI and impact across your sustainability initiatives.

Challenges It Solves

  • Lack of standardized sustainability metrics across fragmented supply chains
  • Difficulty tracking environmental and labor compliance across multiple suppliers globally
  • Inability to identify and prioritize high-impact sustainability improvement opportunities
  • Limited transparency and third-party validation of sustainability claims
  • Compliance burden with increasing regulatory and customer sustainability requirements

Proven Results

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Improved supply chain sustainability visibility and risk identification
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Reduced time and cost of sustainability compliance and auditing
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Enhanced stakeholder trust through measurable sustainability progress reporting

Key Features

Core capabilities at a glance

Facility Assessment Module

Comprehensive facility-level environmental and labor impact measurement

Standardized assessment of water, energy, chemicals, waste, and labor practices

Brand & Retail Module

Organization-wide sustainability performance tracking and benchmarking

Aggregate supply chain sustainability metrics for strategic decision-making

Product Module

Lifecycle sustainability assessment at product and material level

Quantified environmental footprint data for product-level sustainability claims

Benchmarking & Analytics

Peer comparison and industry-standard performance metrics

Identify performance gaps and prioritize improvement initiatives effectively

Supplier Collaboration Portal

Streamlined data collection and supplier engagement platform

Reduced supplier burden and improved data accuracy through guided workflows

Disclosure & Transparency

Public sustainability performance reporting and third-party verification

Build consumer and investor confidence with transparent sustainability disclosures

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Real-World Use Cases

See how organizations drive results

Supply Chain Risk Assessment
Apparel brands identify environmental and labor risks across manufacturing facilities to prioritize supplier improvements and mitigate reputational risk.
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Proactive identification of high-risk suppliers and facilities
Product Sustainability Certification
Footwear manufacturers measure product lifecycle environmental impacts to support sustainability marketing claims and eco-label certifications.
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Validated sustainability claims supported by standardized measurement data
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
Retailers and brands track compliance with emerging sustainability regulations and customer sustainability requirements across their supply chains.
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Automated compliance tracking and audit-ready sustainability documentation
Sustainability Target Setting & Tracking
Organizations establish science-based sustainability targets and monitor progress against goals using Higg Index data and performance benchmarking.
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Clear visibility into sustainability goal progress and achievement metrics
Supplier Engagement & Improvement
Brands collaborate with suppliers to identify and implement sustainability improvements, driving operational efficiency and resource conservation.
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Measurable supplier sustainability improvements and cost optimization

Integrations

Seamlessly connect with your tech ecosystem

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SAP

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Integration with SAP supply chain and sustainability modules for unified data management and reporting

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Oracle NetSuite

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Connect Oracle NetSuite ERP data with Higg Index for automated sustainability metrics and supply chain visibility

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Salesforce

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Integrate Higg Index sustainability data with Salesforce CRM for customer-facing sustainability reporting and engagement

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Microsoft Power BI

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Create custom sustainability dashboards and analytics by connecting Higg Index data to Power BI visualization tools

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Tableau

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Build interactive sustainability performance dashboards leveraging Higg Index metrics and benchmarking data

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Workiva

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Streamline regulatory compliance and ESG reporting by integrating Higg Index data with Workiva's platform

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GRI Standards

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Map Higg Index metrics to GRI Global Reporting Initiative standards for standardized ESG disclosure

Implementation with AiDOOS

Outcome-based delivery with expert support

Outcome-Based

Pay for results, not hours

Milestone-Driven

Clear deliverables at each phase

Expert Network

Access to certified specialists

Implementation Timeline

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Discover
Requirements & assessment
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Integrate
Setup & data migration
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Validate
Testing & security audit
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Rollout
Deployment & training
5
Optimize
Performance tuning

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Alternatives & Comparisons

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Capability Higg Index TexGen Lectra Fashion PLM Intex ERP
Customization Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ease of Use Good Fair Good Good
Enterprise Features Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
Pricing Fair Excellent Good Fair
Integration Ecosystem Good Good Excellent Good
Mobile Experience Fair Poor Fair Good
AI & Analytics Good Fair Good Good
Quick Setup Good Fair Good Fair

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Frequently Asked Questions

What industries does Higg Index serve?
Higg Index is designed specifically for apparel, footwear, and textile industries. It serves brands, retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers who need to measure and manage sustainability performance across their operations and supply chains.
How does Higg Index help with regulatory compliance?
Higg Index provides standardized measurement frameworks aligned with emerging sustainability regulations. It automates data collection and reporting, helping organizations demonstrate compliance with environmental and labor regulations. AiDOOS deployment services ensure your compliance processes are optimized and audit-ready.
Can Higg Index integrate with our existing ERP and supply chain systems?
Yes, Higg Index offers API access and integration capabilities with major ERP platforms like SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and Salesforce. AiDOOS expertise ensures seamless integration with your existing technology stack while maintaining data governance and consistency.
How long does it take to implement Higg Index?
Implementation timeline varies based on organization size and supply chain complexity. AiDOOS accelerates deployment through pre-configured implementation frameworks, expert governance setup, and change management support, typically reducing time-to-value by 30-40%.
What metrics can we measure with Higg Index?
Higg Index measures environmental impacts (water, energy, chemicals, emissions), labor practices, worker health & safety, waste management, and other facility-level sustainability metrics. The platform provides standardized, comparable data across your entire supply chain.
How does AiDOOS enhance Higg Index deployment?
AiDOOS provides expert implementation services, data governance frameworks, integration management, and optimization consulting to maximize your Higg Index investment. We ensure proper configuration, user adoption, and continuous improvement of your sustainability measurement processes.