Which framework provides the MOST comprehensive assessment of a fashion brand's overall sustainability performance?

The Higg Index provides the MOST comprehensive assessment of a fashion brand's overall sustainability performance. The Higg Index is a suite of tools developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to measure and score the environmental and social sustainability performance of apparel and footwear products. It covers the entire value chain, from raw material production to end-of-life, and includes tools for assessing both environmental and social impacts. Key components of the Higg Index include the Materials Sustainability Index (MSI), which assesses the environmental impacts of different materials, the Facility Environmental Module (FEM), which evaluates the environmental performance of manufacturing facilities, and the Facility Social and Labor Module (FSLM), which assesses social and labor conditions in factories. The Brand & Retail Module allows brands to assess their overall sustainability performance across various areas, including product design, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution. The Higg Index provides a standardized and transparent framework for measuring and comparing sustainability performance across different brands and products. It enables brands to identify areas for improvement and track progress over time. While other frameworks, such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), provide valuable insights into specific aspects of sustainability, the Higg Index is specifically designed for the apparel and footwear industry and offers the most comprehensive and widely used assessment of overall sustainability performance.