The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS) addresses the production and traceability of cashmere fibres with respect to the environment, supply chain transparency, the welfare of goats, and the social conditions experienced by cashmere herders, their families and communities.
This standard is awarded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to textile manufacturers who have passed certain social and ecological standards set by the Ministry. Known as ‘Green Button’ in English, the label can be displayed on garments at point of sale in Germany. Version 2.0 was launched in August 2022.
The Higg Index, is a suite of self-assessment tools developed and owned by Cascale that assesses the manufacturing, brand and product impacts of textile and consumer goods production. This standardised measurement framework has become the most widely used within the industry and is operated under exclusive license by technology company Worldly.
The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) provides authoritative biodiversity data tools and guidance to help organisations act on biodiversity related risks and generates sustainable funding to support biodiversity datasets.
The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry promotes safe workplaces through independent safety inspections, training programmes, and a complaints mechanism to safeguard workers against occupational health and safety risks.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) campaigns to improve rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
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