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Sustainable Textiles Switzerland (STS) is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to make a significant contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Swiss textile and clothing sector along the entire value chain. Here you will find information on the progress of the initiative, upcoming events, and the latest publications and reports.
News, events and publications
Publication: Market research report
We are pleased to share the results of the first comprehensive market research on purchasing behaviour of sustainable textiles in Switzerland with you. The market research conducted as part of...
Presentation of results of new market research on purchasing behaviour in Switzerland
For the first time, comprehensive market research on private purchasing and usage behaviour of sustainable textiles was conducted in Switzerland. The market research conducted as part of STS2030...
The targets of STS 2030 are live!
On the basis of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the STS 2030 programme has developed effective targets and measures for a more sustainable textile and clothing sector. After months of...
Market Research on Purchasing Behaviour
Consumer behaviour plays a key role in a sustainable textile and clothing sector and in the cultural change towards a more sustainable market in Switzerland. In a representative survey, over 1000...
Open Meetings in January 2021
In January 2021, Swiss Fair Trade, amfori, Swiss Textiles and ecos held four open meetings as part of the Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 program to define common sustainability goals for Swiss stakeholders.
Successful Kick-off of the Target Dialogue
The word cloud above created by the participants of the Kick-off event for the multistakeholder dialogue of STS 2030 makes the message quite clear: Collaboration and transparency are key for the...
Interview with Nina Bachmann, Swiss Textiles
In an interview for the Swiss Textiles Focus Series, Nina Bachmann explains the origin of the program Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 and why collaboration is key to a successful transition in...
STS 2030 @ Kerenzerberg Zukunftsforum
To provide a plattform for a multi-stakeholder dialogue, Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 partners with the event Kerenzerberg Zukunftsforum taking place from 24th to 26th of November 2020…
STS 2030 @ Swiss Green Economy Symposium
STS 2030 was present at this year’s Swiss Green Economy Symposium with the motto “Sustainability through Dialogue and Self-Will”. The event with around 900 participants and 170 speakers was an ideal setting…
Discuss Sustainability Targets 2030
Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 engages the key actors of the Swiss textile and clothing sector in a multi-stakeholder dialogue to develop common sustainability targets for 2030. After an...
Contribute to the Mapping STS 2030
To kick off Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030, an interactive mapping will help to identify fields of action: In close collaboration with companies, experts, civil society and representatives of...
Media Release: Launch STS 2030
After two years of groundwork, Swiss Textiles, amfori and Swiss Fair Trade launch the new program Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 (STS 2030) in partnership with the State Secretariat for...