Hohenstein – a leading testing service provider – has handed over the first OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS certificate to its pilot customer Weitblick GmbH & Co. KG – a textile and apparel manufacturer based out of Germany.
The certification was introduced by OEKO-TEX® in November 2022 and thus supports companies in the textile and leather industry in the implementation of human rights and environmental due diligence obligations.
The contribution to achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement is another optional component.
“We are delighted that Weitblick is setting a leading example,” emphasised Michael Möller, Head of Audits and Certifications at Hohenstein, adding, “We are also encouraging companies that have not yet taken such a close look at their supply chain. The topic of the Supply Chain Duty of Care Act will come up for everyone.”
In addition, certification should give companies advantages in public tenders, since the requirements are comparable to those of the Green Button, except for the material specifications.
Isabelle Ilori-King, shareholder at Weitblick, explained, “After OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN certification, OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS is the logical next step for us towards a sustainable future. The certification is demanding, but it is worth it.”
To drive sustainability forward, Weitblick has set up a cross-departmental task force.
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