Sustainability isn’t a destination. It’s a journey of continuous improvement.
That’s why we created the Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM): to help brands and retailers track their progress, set goals, and make data-driven decisions that matter. And for Cascale members, there’s an even bigger advantage: exclusive access to our Higg BRM Benchmark.
Now in its third year, the Higg BRM Benchmark is available through our Member Analytics Portal (MAP). It’s not just another set of numbers — it’s a powerful tool to see where your company stands, how you measure up against industry peers, and further refine your roadmap. With benchmarking, we don’t just want you to ask “how are we doing?” — we encourage you to ask “how do we lead?”
Developed by Cascale, Higg BRM benchmarking complements our existing Higg BRM assessment by providing:
- Comprehensive analysis of your ESG performance across Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars
- Aggregated peer comparisons to better understand where your organization stands
- Data-driven insights to highlight critical areas for improvement
- Year-over-year performance to demonstrate progress and identify opportunities
When you stack your Higg BRM scores against peers and industry leaders, the data tells a compelling story. By comparing Higg BRM scores with other companies and industry leaders, brands can take their ESG analysis to the next level to make more informed decisions. If your organization falls below the industry average, benchmarking highlights where you can make the case for greater resources and improvements. If you’re ahead of your peers, it provides the evidence you need to safeguard budgets and showcase your leadership. With these insights, you can sharpen priorities, track real progress, and make data-driven decisions that strengthen both performance and credibility.
The Value of Higg BRM Benchmarking
We acknowledge the challenge of translating data into action. We designed the benchmarking feature to provide data insights that can be shared among internal teams and leadership in order to foster conversations, determine resource allocation, identify critical hotspots, and further develop a roadmap derived from a comprehensive view of your company’s sustainability efforts.
We understand that no two companies are on the same journey, so all use cases will look different — but every organization needs to evaluate where they’re at to understand where they’re going. That’s the power of benchmarking. Benchmarking is available to all Cascale members who complete the Higg BRM according to our membership requirements timeline, giving you the tools to track progress, learn from peers, and accelerate your sustainability journey year after year.
How Can Benchmarking Elevate Your Performance?
The benchmark transforms numbers into a narrative your teams and leaders can act on, helping you:
- Share actionable insights with internal teams and leadership
- Make smarter decisions about resource allocation
- Identify critical hotspots in Environmental, Social, and Governance practices
- Develop a detailed roadmap from year-over-year performance trends
By leveraging Higg BRM benchmarking, you can turn insights into action, drive continuous improvement, and stay ahead in your sustainability journey.
As sustainability expectations, regulations, and priorities continue to evolve, one thing remains clear: guesswork won’t get you far. You need data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Our benchmarking gives you the clarity and confidence to lead with purpose and take action that drives real impact.
Higg BRM Benchmarking Learning Session
We recently hosted a webinar for our Brand and Retailer members to dive deeper into benchmarking benefits and use cases. For deeper discussion and insights, Cascale members can visit Cascale Connect.
