The commitment

Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 supports players in the Swiss textile and clothing sector in acting in a socially and environmentally responsible manner along their entire value chain and integrating transparent sustainability criteria into their organisations. By making a commitment, stakeholders confirm that they will take action to ensure the following targets are achieved:

  1. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. Promoting fair wages and decent work for all.
  3. Promotion of innovative business models toward a circular economy.
  4. Transparency to ensure that sustainable purchasing decisions can be made.

Become part of STS 2030

As part of STS 2030, you will enjoy the following benefits:

    • Synergies through uniform targets for all market players
    • Support in the implementation of measures to achieve the targets
    • Joint communication with the entire clothing and textile sector in Switzerland as part of a movement
    • Demand promotion for sustainable textiles (B2B/B2C)
    • Measurability of goals for own communication activities
    • Taking a pioneering role and assuming personal responsibility
    • Strengthening a positive industry image towards the federal government, NGOs and consumers

    Become part of Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 and make your commitment now!

Submit Commitment

We answer the most important questions about the program here. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@stst2030.ch.

Who is the program for?

Companies in the Swiss textile and apparel sector can commit to the STS 2030 targets. This means international companies that sell in Switzerland and companies with a Swiss location.

In addition, procurement bodies for textiles and clothing can commit, both private and public bodies of municipalities, cities, cantons and the federal government.

What are the costs associated with a commitment?

  • Members of the associations pay a fee of CHF 450 excluding VAT per year.
  • Non-members of the associations pay a turnover-based amount (approx. 1`500 – 10`000 CHF excl. VAT per year).
  • Public procurement bodies pay a lump sum of CHF 450 excl. VAT per year.

Possible other costs:

  • Internal costs e.g. for further training of employees for successful implementation and interaction with the program
  • Support of the demand-oriented initiative “reflect your style” in the form of a contribution or donation in kind.
  • Contributions to international partner initiatives or standards, if chosen for implementation
  • Measurement of baseline & goal achievement using third-party tools or consulting services.

Who has already committed to the STS 2030 targets?

All actors already committed can be found here. New actors are being added all the time. If you would like to discuss program with any of the actors before you commit, please feel very free to contact us and we will put you in touch.