Cascale - Higg FEM Verifier Body Application

Thank you for choosing to partner with Cascale!

The purpose of the application is to determine eligibility to be a Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) Verifier Body.

Time Commitment: This application will take approximately 30 minutes to 60 minutes to complete, depending on how much information you have readily available prior to starting the questionnaire. It is important that you are as thorough as possible with your answers. By leaving questions blank or by not providing all the details about qualifications, you are potentially jeopardizing your eligibility.

Fees: The following fees apply for Verifier Body candidates

Verifier Body Application/Renewal Fees:

	Non-Member Price	Cascale Member Price
VB Application	US$3,000 (US$500 Non-refundable application fee + US$2,500 program fee)	$500
Annual Renewal Fee	US$3,000*	$0

The application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE regardless of your eligibility determination.

Results: After your application is submitted and payment is received, the Sumerra Team will begin reviewing your information. Once the review is finished (up to 2 weeks after the applications is submitted and payment is received) you will receive an email indicating your eligibility. If your company is deemed eligible, you will be provided a link for individual verifiers to apply separately.

Questions: If you have questions while filling out your application, please contact Sumerra.

Qualification Criteria: Please note the following minimal criteria for eligibility. The application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Higg FEM Verifier Body

Criteria	Evidence to Prepare and Provide
Minimal 3 years’ track record in auditing of environmental sustainability in textile, apparel or footwear facilities.	Company history, audit experience, and accreditations.
Experience with environmental auditing in country applied to provide services	Audit experience summary for each country (e.g. number of environmental audits performed historically, number of environmental auditors per country, other country specific history).
Management system and quality control procedures in place to select and monitor SAC FEM Verifiers, and assure quality of verification process	Copies of: - Code of Conduct - Auditor Qualifications Policy - Auditor Training Program - Auditor Performance Monitoring Program
Knowledge of national and local regulation / legislation regarding environmental management	List of programs at your company to maintain knowledge of local regulation/legislation
3rd Party: Professional liability insurance coverage of at least US$1 million 2nd Party: SAC Member and indemnification of SAC	Copy of evidence of insurance coverage (e.g. insurance certificate) or signed indemnity form

Create an Account: The first step will be to setup a username and password. If you are unable to finish the application in one sitting, simply click Next >> and then exit. Your answers from the previous pages will be saved. You can then return back to your application by logging into your account with the username and password you created and complete the application.

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