Higg Index FSLM (Facility Social & Labor Module)

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility Requirements

• 01As a company in the textile/fashion industry, a company that has received a request for SLCP/Higg Index FSLM scores from brands and vendors
• 02A company that seeks to operate as a supply chain for various overseas buyers such as Walmart, Target, GAP, and Nike
• 03A company that seeks to score the social/labor management capabilities of its factories and present them to customers

BENEFITS

Key Benefits

• 01Meet social and labor standards required by global buyers
• 02Strengthen worker safety and rights protection
• 03Prevent social risks and enhance brand trust
• 04Improve ESG ratings and sustainability performance

PROCESS

Certification Process

1. 01

   [Company/Factory] Creating an Account

   Companies/factories wishing to begin FSLM must create an account at "https://app.worldly.io." They must also create an SLCP account to link SLCP and FSLM.

2. 02

   [Company/Factory] Purchasing a Module

   After creating an account, you can complete the self-assessment by purchasing the FSLM module. Modules are available for purchase by year (2025, 2026, etc.).

3. 03

   [Company/Factory] Self-Assessment

   Companies/factories that have purchased the FSLM module will complete the self-assessment. They will answer questions in the sections of Steps 1 through 3. When selecting a step, they must follow the brand or vendor's guidelines.

4. 04

   [Company/Factory] Posting and Designating a Verification Body

   Companies/factories that have completed the self-assessment can share their report with individual brands and vendors by completing and posting the report. If verification is required, they can designate a verification body(RST) to conduct an official verification.

5. 05

   [Company & RST] Contract

   A contract is signed to conduct the verification. The verification cost varies depending on the number of employees, location, and self-assessment stage of the verification.

6. 06

   [Company & RST] Verification Schedule Coordination

   Once the contract is signed, the company/factory coordinates the on-site verification schedule with RST's verification team.

7. 07

   [Company & RST] Verification Progress

   The on-site verification is conducted. The verification process proceeds in the following order: kickoff meeting, factory tour, document review, interview, data collection, and closing meeting.

8. 08

   [RST] Verification Report Issuance

   RST's FSLM verification team issues a verification report after the on-site verification.

9. 09

   [Company/Factory] Verification Report Review

   The issued verification report must be reviewed by company/factory personnel. This ensures the accuracy of the verification report.

10. 10

    [Company & RST] Final Report Confirmation

    After the final review, the final report is finalized through consultation between the company and the verification team.

11. 11

    [Company/Factory] Report Sharing

    Company/factory managers can share the final report with relevant brands and vendors, securing both self-assessment and verification scores. The final report is shared with brands via the SLCP Gateway.

RST EXPERTISE

Why Choose RST?

RST is a trusted third-party verifier with extensive experience in social and labor compliance.

1. 01Expertise in buyer-specific requirements (e.g., Target, Gap, Nike)
2. 02Field experience across multiple Asian countries
3. 03Verification processes aligned with ILO and international labor standards

CONTACT & RESOURCES

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