Target 2: Working conditions
Certification / Programme
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STeP by OEKO-TEX®
STeP by OEKO-TEX® supports all companies involved in the production process in acting in a socially responsible manner.
The offer
The STeP by OEKO-TEX® criteria cover the main human rights risks such as child labor, forced labor, sexual harassment and excessive working hours in the textile sector.
The OEKO-TEX® certificate STeP means Sustainable Textile & Leather Production. It stands for socially responsible and safe working conditions as well as environmentally sound production throughout the supply chain of the textile and leather industry. STeP by OEKO-TEX® certifies production sites and processes as well as working conditions for employees in the textile supply chain.
The OEKO-TEX® certificate STeP means Sustainable Textile & Leather Production. It stands for socially responsible and safe working conditions as well as environmentally sound production throughout the supply chain of the textile and leather industry. STeP by OEKO-TEX® certifies production sites and processes as well as working conditions for employees in the textile supply chain.
About the company / organisation
TESTEX is a globally active and independent Swiss testing and certification organization. The focus is on testing and certification of textiles and leather products. As a member institute of the OEKO-TEX® Association, it is the official representative on five continents.
Advantages for committed actors
Committed actors have the opportunity to take advantage of a free training or consultation. In case of interest, TESTEX can be contacted.
Company / Organization
TESTEX AG
Which goals are supported?
Target 2
Promotion of fair wages and humane working conditions for all.
Which measures are supported?
- Massnahme 2.2: Verpflichtete AkteurInnen erarbeiten eine eigene Strategie, in der sie definieren, wie sie mit Lieferanten zusammenarbeiten wollen um diese bei der Verhinderung von Kinderarbeit, Zwangsarbeit sexueller Belästigung und exzessiven Arbeitszeiten zu unterstützen.
- Massnahme 2.4: Verpflichtete AkteurInnen setzen ihre eigene Roadmap mit Einfluss auf die gesamte Lieferkette um, damit direkt oder indirekt eine faire Entlohnung zu erreicht wird.
Time period to achieve
Within 18 months
Which phases of life are covered by the offer?
Raw material production
Spinning, wet processes & dry production processes
Confection
Transport & Trade
Use phase
End of Life
Information about the support offer
Usage criteria
Public
Public
Language
EN, EN
EN, EN
Price
Normal price: Cost of certification from 5,000 CHF ; Cost for committed actors: Cost of certification from 5'000 CHF. Free consulting and training
Normal price: Cost of certification from 5,000 CHF ; Cost for committed actors: Cost of certification from 5'000 CHF. Free consulting and training
Support date
All year round
All year round
Target group
Procurement agency, Retailer, Manufacturer, Brand
Procurement agency, Retailer, Manufacturer, Brand
Company size
Microenterprises (≤ CHF 2 million sales/year), Small companies (2- 10 million CHF sales/year), Medium-sized companies (CHF 10 to 49 million sales/year), Large companies (≥ CHF 50 million sales/year)
Microenterprises (≤ CHF 2 million sales/year), Small companies (2- 10 million CHF sales/year), Medium-sized companies (CHF 10 to 49 million sales/year), Large companies (≥ CHF 50 million sales/year)
Legal notice
This offer is provided by a vendor that is not affiliated with STS 2030. Please visit the provider’s website for more information. STS 2030 bears no responsibility for the content of the linked site or service.