Target 2: Working conditions | Target 4: Transparency
Certification / Programme
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Green Button 2.0
The government-run textile certification label Green Button combines requirements for corporate due diligence with requirements for sustainable production (meta-label approach). A key issue here is increased supply chain transparency.
The offer
The government-issued Green Button label verifies that companies systematically fulfill their human rights and environmental due diligence obligations throughout the supply chain. In order for a product to be awarded the Green Button label, it must also be certified by recognized seals that it has been manufactured sustainably. The certification helps companies identify, prevent, and mitigate risks and negative impacts in their supply chains. It also helps to expand knowledge about supply chains, thereby ensuring greater transparency and improved business practices. A lot of the information obtained can also be incorporated into corporate reporting. Independent certification organizations verify compliance with the requirements.
The Green Button office supports actors in implementing their due diligence obligations by providing advice and numerous support materials as well as detailed explanatory videos. The certification supports obligated actors in Measure 2.1: Establishing due diligence, Measure 2.2: Developing strategies for enhanced working conditions, and Measure 2.4: Implementing their own strategies for enhanced working conditions and implementing the roadmap for fair wages. In addition, the Green Button promotes the goal of transparency by supporting Measure 4.1: Establishment of an information policy and Measure 4.3: Sustainability information on the product and production facilities.
The Green Button office supports actors in implementing their due diligence obligations by providing advice and numerous support materials as well as detailed explanatory videos. The certification supports obligated actors in Measure 2.1: Establishing due diligence, Measure 2.2: Developing strategies for enhanced working conditions, and Measure 2.4: Implementing their own strategies for enhanced working conditions and implementing the roadmap for fair wages. In addition, the Green Button promotes the goal of transparency by supporting Measure 4.1: Establishment of an information policy and Measure 4.3: Sustainability information on the product and production facilities.
About the company / organisation
The Green Button is awarded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The awarding organisation defines the criteria and conditions for the Green Button, which are checked by independent auditors certified by the German Accreditation Body (DAkks). The Green Button office advises companies on how to achieve the Green Button.
Advantages for committed actors
Committed actors have the opportunity to take advantage of free training or initial counselling on the Green Button and to use the extensive support material free of charge.
Company / Organization
Green Button
Which goals are supported?
Target 2
Promotion of fair wages and humane working conditions for all.
Target 4
Transparency to ensure that sustainable purchasing decisions can be made.
Which measures are supported?
- Massnahme 2.1: Verpflichtete AkteurInnen etablieren einen internen Prozess zur Sorgfaltsprüfung gemäss OECD und werden Mitglied oder PartnerIn in spezifischen Programmen, die dieses Ziel anstreben.
- Measure 2.2: Committed actors develop their own strategy within 18 months, outlining how they will work with suppliers to help them prevent child labor, forced labor, sexual harassment and excessive working hours.
- Measure 2.4: Committed actors implement their own strategy and roadmap with influence on the entire supply chain to prevent child labor, forced labor, sexual harassment and excessive working hours, and to directly or indirectly achieve fair wages according to OECD by 2030.
- Measure 4.1: Committed actors establish a proactive information policy and disclose their sustainability strategy, supply chain policy, measures and achievements.
- Measure 4.3: Obligated actors provide consumers with direct access to sustainability information about the product and/or production on their products.
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
Costs are incurred as part of the evaluation. Detailed information on this can be requested from the authorised certification bodies. The awarding body charges a processing fee of €400.00 for the Green Button. These costs are incurred when a licence agreement is concluded for each company and cover the three-year term of the agreement.
Costs are incurred as part of the evaluation. Detailed information on this can be requested from the authorised certification bodies. The awarding body charges a processing fee of €400.00 for the Green Button. These costs are incurred when a licence agreement is concluded for each company and cover the three-year term of the agreement.
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)
Source
Green Button. 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.
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.