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Higgs Index
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Higg Index ... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Higg Index is an apparel and footwear industry self-assessment standard for assessing environmental and social sustainability throughout the supply chain. Launched in 2012, it was developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a nonprofit organization founded by a group of fashion companies, the United States government Environmental Protection Agency, and other nonprofit entities.
Contents [hide]
- 1 Overview
- 2 Version 1.0
- 3 Sustainable Apparel Coalition
- 4 Predecessors
- 5 References
- 6 External Sources
The Higg Index provides a tool for the apparel and footwear industry to assess sustainability throughout a product's entire life cycle, from materials to end-of-life. At present, the metrics created Higg Index are limited to a company's internal use for the evaluation and improvement of environmental performance. Plans for a future version include the creation of a scoring scale designed to communicate a product's sustainability impact to consumers and other stakeholders.[1][2]
Version 1.0 [edit]
Version 1.0 of the Higg Index was made public in July 2012.[3][4] According to the Coalition's Executive Director, Jason Kibbey, the name 'Higg' was inspired by the Higgs Boson search. The name Higg also met other key criteria: it was short, easy to pronounce and was able to clear trademark registration in 120 countries.[5]
In its first iteration, Higg Index metrics focus on environmental factors in the apparel supply chain. Metrics pertaining to footwear as well as labor and social sustainability are planned for a future release.[6]
Sustainable Apparel Coalition [edit]
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is the developer of the Higg Index. Founded in 2011, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition is a nonprofit organization whose members include brands producing apparel or footwear; retailers; industry affiliates and trade associations; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, academic institutions and environmental nonprofits.[7][8][9]
Predecessors [edit]
The first version of the Higg Index was adapted from two previously existing sustainability measurement standards: the Nike Apparel Environmental Design Tool and the Eco Index created by the Outdoor Industry Association, the European Outdoor Group and the Zero Waste Alliance.[10]
References [edit]
- ^ Sustainable Apparel Coalition.
- ^ 'The Higg Index'. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- ^ Clark, Evan. 'Sustainability Index Unveiled', Women's Wear Daily, 25 July 2012. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- ^ Binkley, Christina. 'Which Outfit Is Greenest? A New Rating Tool', Wall Street Journal, 25 July 2012. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- ^ Godelnik, Raz. 'Interview: New Tool Will Measure Sustainability Across Apparel Supply Chain', TriplePundit, 27 July 2012. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- ^ Reuben, Aaron. 'Case Studies: The Higg Index for Sustainable Apparel', Environmental Performance Index, Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy, 24 September 2012. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- ^ 'AAFA, SAC Sign MoU', Textile World Magazine, November/December 2012. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- ^ Gunther, Marc. 'Behind the Scenes at the Sustainable Apparel Coalition', GreenBiz, 26 July 2012. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- ^ 'Current Members', Sustainable Apparel Coalition. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- ^ Clark, Evan. 'Sustainable Apparel Coalition Formed', Women's Wear Daily, 1 March 2011. Retrieved on 20 December 2012.
- Sustainable Apparel Coalition
- Higg Index
- Sustainable Apparel Coalition Twitter feed @apprlcoalition
- Sustainable Apparel Coalition Facebook page
- Nike Environmental Design Tool
- The Eco Index
- Zero Waste Alliance
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Reporting Global Reporting Initiative GxP guidelines Sustainability reporting
Auditing Community-based monitoring Environmental auditing Environmental certification Fair trade (certification) ISO 19011
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