# Higg reporting

### How does the Higg index reporting process work? <a href="#r6mc3" id="r6mc3"></a>

1\. Account Creation and Facility Assessment:

* Create an account on the Higg platform.
* Complete the Facility Environmental Module (FEM) assessment for each manufacturing facility involved in producing the product.
* Provide information on the facility's environmental performance, including energy usage, water consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions.

2\. Product Module Assessment:

* Complete the Product Module (PM) assessment for the specific product being evaluated.
* Provide information on the materials used in the product, the manufacturing processes involved, and the product's end-of-life considerations.
* Calculate the environmental impacts of the product using the Higg MSI (Materials Sustainability Index) tool.

3\. Data Review and Verification:

* Review the facility and product assessment data for accuracy and completeness.
* Seek verification from third-party auditors if required.

4\. Reporting and Communication:

* Generate Higg Index reports for both the facility and product assessments.
* Share the reports with stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and consumers.
* Use the insights from the reports to identify areas for improvement and communicate the company's sustainability progress.

5\. Continuous Improvement:

* Regularly review and update the Higg Index assessments to reflect changes in materials, manufacturing processes, and product design.
* Set sustainability goals and track progress towards achieving them.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce environmental and social impacts.


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