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International Cooperation
The textile industry acts on a global level - as a national initiative, the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles therefore works together with the relevant international initiatives and organisations. The aim is to achieve greater impact locally, utilise synergies and minimise duplication of work.
The Partnership cooperates with initiatives that are committed to a sustainable and future-oriented textile industry on the basis of the ‘OECD Due Diligence Guidance for the Garments and Footwear Sector’. Many members of the Partnership are also involved in other initiatives, so that close cooperation, coordination and mutual recognition of commitment can achieve greater impact and reduce the workload for everyone involved.
ACT Action, Collaboration,
Transformation
ACT brings together purchasing companies, employers and trade unions in the supply chain. It is the first program worldwide that links the implementation of corporate due diligence obligations on purchasing practices with social dialogue along the supply chain in a binding manner and thus achieves actual wage increases for employees in a sustainable, competitive and scalable way.
Mira Neumaier, Executive Director, ACT
"ACT invites companies to work together with other industry leaders and social partners in Cambodia and other production countries on win-win-win solutions - for resilient supply chains and sustainable improvements in wages and working conditions."
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amfori
amfori is a global business organisation that promotes sustainable trade and supports ESG due diligence efforts to improve the environmental, social and governance performance of companies in global supply chains.
Cascale
Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration across the consumer goods industry to Combat Climate Change and Support Decent Work for All.
Ethical Trading Initiative
With PST, we are bringing workers, manufacturers and global brands together to address the systemic obstacles to workers being able to bargain collectively, earn living wages and be safe at work.
Giles Bolton, Executive Director
“Together, we can equip our network of global brands and manufacturers, trade unions and NGOs with the right insights to realise their potential in building a fairer garment industry that truly respects workers rights”
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Fair Wear Foundation
The multi-stakeholder initiative pushes for a world where the global garment supply chain is a source of safe, dignified and decently paid employment, and in which human rights are respected.
Alexander Kohnstamm, External Director, Fair Wear
“Both initiatives want to show that sustainable garment production is possible. We are excited to work together to support companies in shouldering their responsibility in the supply chain.”
A Joint Grievance Mechanism
Partnership members receive discounted access to the FairWear Foundation’s grievance mechanism. You can find more information at www.textilbuendnis.com
MAXTEX Network and Academy for Sustainable Textiles
MaxTex brings together textile manufacturers, garment makers, raw material producers, service providers, scientific institutions and young entrepreneurs. The united ambition is to promote and ensure sustainable action along the entire textile value chain.
Sabine Paulsen, Managing Director
"MaxTex stands for collaborative action - we show that sustainable textile solutions are already possible today"
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There is a cooperation with MaxTex that offers Partnership members discounted access to their academy and support services. You can find more information at info@textilbündnis.de
Open Supply Hub
The objective of the cooperation is to strengthen transparency in the industry and the collaboration between its respective stakeholders. The PST supports Open Supply Hub’s pursuit of powering the transition to safe and sustainable supply chains with the world’s most complete, open and accessible map of global production.
Natalie Grillon, CEO & Executive Director, Open Supply Hub
A shared, collaborative, open map of suppliers is a jumping off point for so many impactful opportunities. We are thrilled to be the PST’s transparency partner in making this a reality.”
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Organic Cotton Accelerator
Our current cooperation with PST is under the project "Partnership Initiative Organic Cotton" - the overall goal of the Partnership Initiative is to build a fair, environmentally friendly and economically viable organic cotton supply chain.
Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030
Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 has involved the most important players in the Swiss textile and clothing industry in a multi-stakeholder dialogue to develop common sustainability goals for 2030.
Désirée Gabriel, Head of Office, STS 2030
"Social and environmental challenges in global supply chains require joint action. We are therefore very pleased about the partnership! Our common goal is to support actors in Switzerland and Germany in effectively implementing their due diligence obligations - for improved environmental and labour conditions along the entire value chain."
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A MoU enables members of the Partnership to participate in an implementation project of STS 2030, which can possibly be recognised as a joint commitment. You can find more information at info@textilbündnis.de
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
The Partnership for Sustainable Textiles has been a Supporting Organisation of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action since 2018. The Fashion Charter is an industry led initiative convened by the United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC).
ZDHC - Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals
For over ten years, ZDHC and the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles have joined forces detox the textile supply chain; combining efforts to promote a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable industry worldwide.
Frank Michel, CEO of ZDHC
“ZDHC is committed to sustainable chemical management in textile production. Together with the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles, we work to improve environmental and working conditions throughout the supply chain.”
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