The commitment

Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 supports actors in the Swiss textile and apparel sector to act in a socially and environmentally responsible manner along their entire value chain and to integrate transparent sustainability criteria into their organizations. By making a commitment, actors confirm that they will take action to ensure the following goals are achieved:

1. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Promotion of fair wages and humane working conditions 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 a uniform target setting of all market players
    • Support in the implementation of measures to achieve the objectives
    • 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 .

Who is the program for?

Companies in the Swiss textile and apparel sector can commit to the STS 2030 goals. 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 450 CHF excl. 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 bodiespay a fixed amount of 450 CHF 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 the “reflect your style” 2022+ demand-driven initiative in the form of a contribution or in-kind donation.
  • Contributions to international partner initiatives or standards, if chosen for implementation
  • Measurement of baseline & goal achievement using third-party tools or consulting servic

Who has already committed to the STS 2030 goals?

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.