Changes FEM2024 to FEM2025
Summary of Updates to the Higg FEM 4.0 (For FEM 2025)
This summary of updates is to provide a detailed level of content changes from Higg FEM 2024 to Higg FEM 2025 in each Higg FEM section.
The entire How-to-Higg FEM Guide has been reviewed and updated where appropriate to provide as much clarity as possible for all stakeholders to understand the intent and expectations.
Introduction
- Added details on the option to complete Level 2 and 3 questions for facilities that do not achieve Level 1.
- Added information and resources on the Higg FEM Verification process.
1. Facility Site Info
- Provide additional examples to assist in the selection of Facility Type.
- Finished Product Processing Facility Type has been split into two separate facility types;
- Finished Product Processing (Product Printing, Product Painting, Embroidery & Embellishments, Buffing & Polishing, Moulding etc.)
- Finished Product Processing (Product Dyeing, Product Laundering and Product Finishing)
2. Permits
3.EMS
4. Energy
- Added definition of Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) and Power Purchase Agreement (PPAs).
5. Water
- Added details on the option to complete Level 2 and 3 questions for facilities that are considered as a low water user / low water risk facility.
6. Wastewater
7. Air Emissions
No significant updates
8. Waste
9. Chemicals
10. Higg FEM Glossary
- Reviewed and Update FEM Glossary where necessary.
11. Appendix A: FEM Foundations
- Added new questions that are applicable to FEM Foundations.