Higg Concern Requirements Specification for Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Energy production and use are the largest sources of anthropogenic air pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The impact of energy on operations, environment, and finance is a key issue in factory operations. Improving energy efficiency and using renewable energy throughout the operation of the entire factory are key areas of concern for all factories.

Due to climate change becoming the world's most serious human, environmental, and economic risk, governments may have stricter requirements and regulations. If your factory can reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, it will help reduce the regulatory risks you face or new requirements from the brand.

Reducing the risks associated with increased fossil fuel and energy costs will also create an economic advantage for your company.

The purpose is to have your factory set at least one waste reduction goal.

Sustainable companies continuously strive to reduce their impact on the environment. Now that you know the amount of waste generated by your factory (the "baseline"), you can set a goal to reduce waste generation.

Note: Factories can separate the goals of waste quantity and disposal methods. This issue focuses on the quantity of waste from specific waste sources.

The goal can be long-term or short-term (short-term=less than 3 years, long-term=more than 3 years). Once the goals are set, progress should be reviewed at least quarterly to ensure adjustments are made as needed and to move towards success in an orderly manner.