All Higg articles
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ArticleWorldly launches tools to promote sustainability in the supply chain
The US-based sustainability data platform introduces new analytics tools aimed at enhancing supply chain transparency and resilience in consumer goods.
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OpinionPerformance Days speaker program: 'Certifications – which ones matter?'
Charles Ross provides valuable insights into the speaker program for the upcoming event in Munich in March in the run-up to Performance Days 2025 in Munich.
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News briefsWorldly appoints new CFO
Source: Worldly Francois Thrower Worldly, the integrated software platform that helps companies take responsibility for their supply chain impacts (formerly known as Higg) announced the appointment of Francois Thrower as its new Chief Financial Officer. The California-based company focuses on providing social and environmental sustainability data technology ...
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ArticleWorldly appoints UA COO as board member
Worldly (formerly Higg) announced the appointment of two new board members, including Colin Browne, Chief Operating Officer at Under Armour. The other new board member is Scott Stephenson, former Chairman and CEO of Verisk Analytics Inc. Browne has deep understanding of the global apparel and footwear value chain, gained in ...
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ArticleWorldly introduces real-time factory data collection for Scope 3 calculations, ESG and compliance reporting
On May 16, Worldly (formerly Higg) announced its industry-first solution for collecting real-time data from factories along the supply chain. Now brands, retailers and manufacturers can share energy, water and waste data in near real-time and take action throughout the year. Access to this high-frequency, high-resolution data will better enable ...
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News briefsAccelerating Circularity launches directory of textile recyclers
The U.S. based nonprofit organization Accelerating Circularity has launched a new, free online directory of international recyclers to catalyze connections between recyclers and the rest of the textile value chain, including collectors, mills, brands, and retailers. The directory of textile recyclers includes the various commercial technologies for chemical and mechanical ...
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Article500 representatives gather in Singapore for annual SAC meeting
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) held its annual meeting with around 500 stakeholders from the global fashion industry for the first time in person since 2019 in Singapore. The goal was to bring together the entire industry value chain to address pressing systemic issues related to human rights and the ...
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ArticleHigg partners with Bluesign and ZDHC for better control of chemicals
The data platform Higg has announced new partnerships with Bluesign and ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) to accelerate the use of environmentally-safe chemicals among global brands and manufacturers. According to a press release by Higg, the addition of the two voices in sustainable chemical management to Higg’s data and ...
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ArticleHydro Flask releases sustainability improvements and emissions goals
Hydro Flask has released news on its sustainability efforts. As of spring 2022, the Helen of Troy brand has switched to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified packaging, including 80-100 percent recycled content, and eliminated single-use plastic packaging for more than 90 percent of the brand’s products. Working with its parent company, ...
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News briefsHigg technology platform raises $50 million in Series B funding
Sustainability platform Higg has announced details of its $50 million Series B funding round. The funding is co-led by technology growth investor Silversmith Capital Partners and Tom Steyer and Katie Hall’s Galvanize Climate Solutions, with participation from Series A partners Titan Grove and Buckhill Capital. With nearly 50,000 brand and ...
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ArticlePerformance Days in Munich and The Loop: The industry reunion on April 27-28
The specialized ingredient sourcing show Performance Days and its digital version The Loop are thoughtfully aligned with the sourcing schedules of the industry and give product designers and managers the chance to finally meet in person again. On April 27 and 28, the industry is offered the chance for face-to-face ...
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ArticleHigg and Open Apparel Registry collaborate to improve interoperability
To provide a seamless flow of data across platforms, Higg is now working with the Open Apparel Registry (OAR) to track sustainability improvements along companies’ value chains effectively. In a blog article, the company describes the multi-pronged sustainability programs necessary to respond to new legislation as “increasingly complex,” making quality ...
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News briefsHigh supports access for disadvantaged women to the sustainable fashion industry
The Higg platform has announced a joint effort in partnership with the Custom Collaborative organization to help women enter the sustainable fashion industry. The program aims to help immigrant or low-income women. Custom Collaborative specializes in training and mentorships in this field and is supported by luxury brand Chanel, among ...
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News briefsHigg partners with Apparel Impact Institute for new hands-on carbon reduction program
In a blog post on its website, Higg announced a new partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), led by strategic partner Reset Carbon, to work out a carbon assessment program that Higg serves as a technology partner. The new “Carbon Leadership Program” aims to allow brands access to even ...
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ArticleHigg launches new social benchmarking solution
Higg has released new benchmarks for social and labor performance in consumer goods manufacturing. The sustainability insights platform is the first to offer full performance measurement for manufacturing facilities in the areas of carbon, water, waste and now labor conditions. Most ESG solutions to date only provide benchmarks for specific ...
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News briefsHigg appoints Chief Strategy Officer to lead platform expansion
Technology platform Higg has appointed James Schaffer as chief strategy officer to lead business development and partnerships in this new role. Schaffer brings more than 20 years of experience as a partner and technology leader to Higg, most recently as managing partner at Schaffer & Combs, the consulting firm he ...
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News briefsOrthoLite launches new sustainable insole technologies
Source: OrthoLite OrthoLite HybridPlus Bio insole Addressing the increasing demand for more sustainable insole solutions from its customers, U.S. brand OrthoLite is putting its plans announced earlier this year into action and is introducing two new sole technologies that elevate the total eco content of the insoles ...
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News briefsHigg partners with TrusTrace to enhance understanding of product journeys
In collaboration with TrusTrace, a Swedish tech company providing solutions to enable „conscious consumerism and responsible production,“ Higg offers users of the platform significantly extended access to more nuanced, contextualized supply chain data. As they map the chain of custody, TrusTrace users will now be able to layer in ...
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News briefsHigg reports 70 percent growth in platform use and better assessment scores for users
In its 2021 impact report, technology platform Higg takes a look at its progress towards expanding into new industries and helping companies develop a holistic view of their environmental and social impact to decide smarter. Within the last two years, Higg started with tools to measure manufacturing ...
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ArticleHigg starts traceability program for supply chain sustainability
Technology platform Higg has launched a new traceability program developed in collaboration with software, cloud and data processing specialists atma.io, FibreTrace and TrusTrace. The new technical solution aims to offer comprehensive transparency across the global supply chain – enabling brands to highlight and disclose sustainability information on their own and ...
