Yesterday evening, we officially launched the implementation phase of Sustainable Textiles Switzerland together with the first 17 committed actors.
Based on a roadmap, the companies, institutions, and organizations that commit to achieving the targets will implement and track specific measures year by year. One aspect of the program is that the range of products and services offered by the companies and organizations will be aligned with the sustainability goals. On the other hand, a proactive information policy will promote more sustainable consumption, purchasing and use of textiles.
What unites the committed actors is the partnership focused approach of the program and the possibility of achieving a large leverage effect together. The actors are also committed to assuming their social and environmental responsibility and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Coop, for example, explains their rationale for making a commitment as follows: „It’s a partnership driven approach to advancing pressing sustainability issues along textile value chains with collaborative solutions.“ Transa explains its commitment as follows: „From a self-image, we want to take responsibility and contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). STS 2030 supports us in joining forces with allies on the path towards a more sustainable economy.“
With STS 2030, we want to make a significant contribution to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Swiss textile and clothing sector. We are looking forward to taking this path together with the committed actors.
All statements of the committed actors can be found here.
To the press release 30-06-2022