Notes for Filling in Higg FEM

Higg FEM is a sustainability assessment tool that standardizes how facilities measure and evaluate their environ
performance year over year, which needs to be conducted every calendar year.
There are 8 topics in Higg FEM in total, and they consist of a three-level structure.
Level-1: Tracking and awareness; Level-2: Baselining and Improving Performance (Targeting); Level-3: Leading
Buyer had request factory to get at least Level-1(25%) for Higg FEM 2021 verification in 2022, if not they will sus
in factory staring from 2023. Factory had conduct verification on 10th and 11th of May 2022, and the suggestions
the tabble below, moreover, report or CAP will be sent out after 3 weeks. According to verifier, all topics had pas
except chemical management which may not pass as factory only use a few chemical in the production, hence h
option for some question and resulting in failure to pass Level-1, therefore verifier help factory change some ans
Applicable”, thus the accuracy of data filling had declined and affect the outcome of chemical management, how
that factory can explain it to the buyers. In addition, verifier had suggested to choose "Not Applicable" instead of
situation.

On the other hand, buyer may require factory to pass Level-2 in 2023, therefore factory need to take some action
Firstly, factory need to set base line and target as needed, which mean factory have to prepare relevant parts fro
obtain data in 2023 to fill out Higg FEM 202 questions. And need to fulfill the requirement for air emission that is
tracking for more air emission relevant task. Furthermore, relevant department shall need to practice or perform
parts or responsibilities accordingly, as evidence of proof.

Remark: The Higg vFEM 2021 was conduct by Thailand verifier via online, in the other word, verifier was not able
around the factory and do inspection as own wish as if it was on-site. Through this online inspection, verifier did
scrap waste storage area is in Grand site (factory not under the General), did not required to show the electric m
meter during the online site inspection, however had mentioned to install more water meter in the meeting. More
to do verification for Higg vFEM now, which mean the verification may be carried out on site by locals at the facto
year.

Problems encountered during site visiting and meeting via online video call with SGS Verifier

Site Info and permit

EMS

Energy

Waster use
Wastewater

Waste

Air Emission

Chemical Management
ng in Higg FEM

ainability assessment tool that standardizes how facilities measure and evaluate their environmental
over year, which needs to be conducted every calendar year.
in Higg FEM in total, and they consist of a three-level structure.
and awareness; Level-2: Baselining and Improving Performance (Targeting); Level-3: Leading Practice.
factory to get at least Level-1(25%) for Higg FEM 2021 verification in 2022, if not they will suspend the order
om 2023. Factory had conduct verification on 10th and 11th of May 2022, and the suggestions are listed in
moreover, report or CAP will be sent out after 3 weeks. According to verifier, all topics had passed Level-1,
anagement which may not pass as factory only use a few chemical in the production, hence had chosen “No”
estion and resulting in failure to pass Level-1, therefore verifier help factory change some answer to “Not
he accuracy of data filling had declined and affect the outcome of chemical management, however verifier said
plain it to the buyers. In addition, verifier had suggested to choose "Not Applicable" instead of "No" in this

buyer may require factory to pass Level-2 in 2023, therefore factory need to take some action toward it.
d to set base line and target as needed, which mean factory have to prepare relevant parts from now 2022 to
3 to fill out Higg FEM 202 questions. And need to fulfill the requirement for air emission that is to take test and
ir emission relevant task. Furthermore, relevant department shall need to practice or perform own relevant
lities accordingly, as evidence of proof.

vFEM 2021 was conduct by Thailand verifier via online, in the other word, verifier was not able to see all area
and do inspection as own wish as if it was on-site. Through this online inspection, verifier did not notice the
ge area is in Grand site (factory not under the General), did not required to show the electric meter and water
online site inspection, however had mentioned to install more water meter in the meeting. Moreover, BV is able
or Higg vFEM now, which mean the verification may be carried out on site by locals at the factory for the next

untered during site visiting and meeting via online video call with SGS Verifier

The YCDC Factory Environmental Sanitation License has expired.

Engage in environmental improvement in Myanmar's local context.

Track all types of equipment that uses energy.

Set the Base Line and the Target (the higher the base line and target, the more points).
Calculate GHG

Install a water meter for all activities that use water.

Set the Base Line and the Target (the higher the base line and target, the more points).
Only give septic tank training to people who are directly involved.For example, sludge disposal or
operation).
Since the factory only has a septic tank, there is no need to install a water meter for wastewater.
(You can set the amount by using a percentage, e.g. 80%).

Determine the final disposal of waste by a government department or a third party.

Set the Base Line and the Target (the higher the base line and target, the more points).

Install a roof for the waste storage area (waste placed outside the factory cannot be wet).
Scrap waste storage areas do not have light or explosion proof lighting.

Particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5) testing for the workplace and other air emission-related sections
Action plan to improve air emission quality (air quality) activity 
ventilation, heating, air conditioning equipment maintenance and making records.

Track chemical use in production back to inventory

Check MSDS with supplier every three years and keep a record.
Require the supplier to connect with RSL/MRSL and keep a record.
Higg FEM is a sustainability assessment tool that standardizes how facilities measure and evaluat
environmental performance year over year, which needs to be conducted every calendar year.

There are 8 topics in Higg FEM in total, and they consist of a three-level structure.

The buyer had requested that the factory obtain at least Level-1 (25%) for Higg FEM 2021 verific
in 2022; otherwise, the order would be suspended in the factory beginning in 2023. conducted
verification on the 10th and 11th of May 2022.

The suggestions are listed in the table below. Furthermore, a report or CAP will be sent out after 3
weeks. According to the verifier, all topics had passed Level-1, except chemical management, wh
may not pass as the factory only uses a few chemicals in its production, hence choosing the "No"
for some questions and resulting in failure to pass Level-1. Therefore, the verifier helped the facto
change some answers to "Not Applicable", thus the accuracy of data filling had declined and affec
the outcome of chemical management. However, the verifier said that the factory can explain it to
buyers. In addition, the verifier had suggested choosing "Not Applicable" instead of "No" in this
situation. 

On the other hand, buyers may require factories to pass Level-2 in 2023, so factories need to take
action toward it. Firstly, the factory needs to set base line and target as needed, which means the f
has to prepare relevant parts from now to 2022 to obtain data in 2023 to fill out Higg FEM 202
questions. We need to fulfill the requirement for air emission testing, that is to take tests and track
air emission relevant tasks. Furthermore, the relevant department will need to practice or perform
own relevant parts or responsibilities accordingly, as evidence of proof.
The Thai verifier conducted the Higg vFEM 2021 via online, which meant that she could not see
the areas around the factory and conduct inspections as she would if they were on-site. Through th
online inspection, the verifier did not notice the scrap waste storage area is in the Grand Site (fact
under the General). They were not required to show the electric meter and water meter during the
site inspection, but had mentioned installing more water meters in the meeting. Moreover, BV is a
do verification for Higg vFEM now, which means the verification may be carried out on site by lo
the factory for the next year.
Notes for Filling in Higg FEM

Higg FEM is a sustainability assessment tool that standardizes how facilities measure and evaluate their environmental performance year over
year, which needs to be conducted every calendar year.
There are 8 topics in Higg FEM in total, and they consist of a three-level structure. Level-1: Tracking and awareness; Level-2: Baselining and
Improving Performance (Targeting); Level-3: Leading Practice.

The buyer had requested that the factory obtain at least Level-1 (25%) for Higg FEM 2021 verification in 2022; otherwise, the order would be
suspended in the factory beginning in 2023. Factory had conduct verification on 10th and 11th of May 2022, and the suggestions are listed in the
tabble below. Furthermore, a report or CAP will be sent out after 3 weeks. According to the verifier, all topics had passed Level-1, except chemical
management, which may not pass as the factory only uses a few chemicals in its production, hence choosing the "No" option for some questions
and resulting in failure to pass Level-1. Therefore, the verifier helped the factory change some answers to "Not Applicable", thus the accuracy of
data filling had declined and affected the outcome of chemical management. However, the verifier said that the factory can explain it to the buyers.
In addition, the verifier had suggested choosing "Not Applicable" instead of "No" in this situation. 

On the other hand, buyers may require factories to pass Level-2 in 2023, so factories need to take some action toward it. Firstly, the factory needs
to set base line and target as needed, which means the factory has to prepare relevant parts from now to 2022 to obtain data in 2023 to fill out Higg
FEM 202 questions. We need to fulfill the requirement for air emission testing, that is to take tests and track more air emission relevant tasks.
Furthermore, the relevant department will need to practice or perform their own relevant parts or responsibilities accordingly, as evidence of proof.

Remark: The Thai verifier conducted the Higg vFEM 2021 via online, which meant that she could not see all of the areas around the factory and
conduct inspections as she would if they were on-site. Through this online inspection, the verifier did not notice the scrap waste storage area is in
the Grand Site (factory not under the General). They were not required to show the electric meter and water meter during the online site inspection,
but had mentioned installing more water meters in the meeting. Moreover, BV is able to do verification for Higg vFEM now, which means the
verification may be carried out on site by locals at the factory for the next year.

Problems encountered during site visiting and meeting via online video call with SGS Verifier

Site Info and permit The YCDC Factory Environmental Sanitation License has expired. Ellis

EMS Engage in environmental improvement in Myanmar's local context. HR

Energy Track all types of equipment that uses energy.

Set the Base Line and the Target (the higher the base line and target, the more points). EP manager
Calculate GHG

Waster use Install a water meter for all activities that use water. EP Manager
Set the Base Line and the Target (the higher the base line and target, the more points).

Wastewater Only give septic tank training to people who are directly involved.For example, sludge disposal or operation). Karen - Purchesing
Since the factory only has a septic tank, there is no need to install a water meter for wastewater.(You can
set the amount by using a percentage, e.g. 80%).

Waste Determine the final disposal of waste by a government department or a third party. Karen - Purchesing
Set the Base Line and the Target (the higher the base line and target, the more points).

Install a roof for the waste storage area (waste placed outside the factory cannot be wet). Ellis
Scrap waste storage areas do not have light or explosion proof lighting.

Air Emission Particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5) testing for the workplace and other air emission-related sections Ellis
Action plan to improve air emission quality (air quality) activity 
ventilation, heating, air conditioning equipment maintenance and making records.

Chemical Management Track chemical use in production back to inventory CSR

Check MSDS with supplier every three years and keep a record.
Require the supplier to connect with RSL/MRSL and keep a record.