Higg FSLM
Facility Social & Labor Module

The Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM) measures the social impact of manufacturing across areas such as wages, working hours, health and safety, and employee treatment. The FSLM assessment is based on the Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) developed by the SLCP to measure social impacts and working conditions in the supply chain.

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The FSLM measures overall social labor practices in facilities. It tracks management systems, operational controls, oversight, and worker and stakeholder engagement. Facilities can use the Higg assessment to understand performance hotspots and reduce audit fatigue. Instead of focusing on compliance, they can dedicate time and resources to making lasting systemic changes. The FSLM measures:

Recruitment and Hiring
Working Hours
Wages and Benefits
Worker Treatment
Worker Involvement
Health and Safety
Termination
Management Systems
Above and beyond

Designed for apparel, footwear, and home textile sectors, the FSLM replaces repetitive audits with a single, comprehensive assessment. It integrates SLCP’s Data Collection Tool and delivers scored results benchmarked against global industry data, enabling facilities to identify hotspots and drive measurable improvements.

Importance of Higg FSLM

Reduce Audit Fatigue: Eliminate redundant assessments through SLCP-aligned data sharing across supply chains.
Enhance Transparency: Standardized metrics allow brands, retailers, and manufacturers to compare facilities fairly.
Drive Compliance & Improvement: Scored reports highlight non-compliance risks (e.g., wages, working hours) and prioritize corrective actions.
Global Recognition: Accepted by major brands and retailers, the FSLM strengthens ESG credibility and stakeholder trust.
Legal Alignment: Includes a dedicated Legal Compliance Report to address region-specific regulatory requirements.

Bureau Veritas Supports FSLM Verification & Reporting

YOUR FSLM JOURNEY:

Assessment Preparation

Account Setup: Guidance on SLCP Gateway and Worldly platform enrollment.
Team Training: Workshops for facility staff on data collection, document management, and SLCP-CAF requirements.
Gap Analysis: Pre-assessment reviews to address readiness gaps (4–6 weeks typical timeline).

Verification & Reporting - BV CAN SUPPORT

SLCP-Aligned Assessment: On-site/remote verification ensuring alignment with CAF protocols.
Scored Benchmarking: Generate FSLM scores with industry comparisons via the Higg Platform.
Actionable Insights: Deliver Area of Focus Reports and Legal Compliance Reports to target improvements.

Continuous Improvement

Corrective Action Plans (CAPs): Support to remediate non-conformities.
Data-Sharing Facilitation: Streamline results sharing with brands via the SLCP Gateway.

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Importance of Higg FSLM​

Bureau Veritas Supports FSLM Verification & Reporting

​Assessment Preparation​

​Verification & Reporting​ - BV CAN SUPPORT

Continuous Improvement​