In this webinar, Cascale members will learn how the Higg FEM verification program has evolved, and the steps taken in 2025 to strengthen its effectiveness.
Evolving Higg FEM Verification: Insights from the 2025 Annual Report
Verification plays a critical role in ensuring that Higg FEM data is credible, comparable, and decision-useful for brands, manufacturers, and stakeholders across the value chain. In this webinar, Cascale members will learn how the Higg FEM verification program has evolved, and the steps taken in 2025 to strengthen its effectiveness.
Participants will gain insight into enhancements to evaluation criteria, calibration, and verification processes, as well as how increased quality assurance and oversight are driving more consistent application of the verification methodology. The session will also explore how these improvements are contributing to greater confidence in verified data and more transparent outcomes.
Looking ahead, Cascale will outline the future direction of verification, including efforts to develop a more fit-for-purpose approach that better aligns with industry needs and enables more timely, impact-focused verification.
Cascale members can register on Cascale Connect.
Date: May 13, 2026
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