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Global Standard gGmbH has commissioned it fits to organize and conduct a GOTS roundtable. The theme of the workshop is "Advertise and communicate with GOTS" and the aim is to inform and discuss about consumer communication and communication with GOTS. it fits moderates the workshop and contributes the following input: Requirements for a correct GOTS labelling according to the Labelling Guide with labelling examples and exercises. Instruments to support GOTS communication and strategies/methods for better consumer education will be developed and discussed.

For the second time it fits was commissioned to conduct a consultation on selected labels and standards. At the last training 12 employees of BonPrix participated in the training about GOTS, OCS, RCS and GRS and got the following insights:
General overview and background to the standards GOTS, GRS, RCS, OCS; criteria/requirements of GOTS/OCS // GRS/RCS; QA system behind these standards - certification, inspection; control ranges of the selected standards; evidence/certificates and costs certification/certificates; correct labelling of the certified products; Recommendations for action for implementation

In-house training on GOTS for employees of Bands Fashion in the purchasing, QA and warehouse departments. Introduction to the topic label, general overview, history, goals, background information on GOTS, insight into the criteria/requirements (with exercises regarding material composition), QA system behind the GOTS:

inspection/certification, evidence/certificates with exercises, labelling of the certified GOTS products with exercises, tips, recommendations for using GOTS for purchasing, insight into the GOTS database, questions, answers, summary of the core information.

"Value Chain Analysis - CBI Integrated Country Programme Peru" is a project with which CBI - Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (a department of the Dutch Foreign Ministry) has commissioned Organic Services GmbH in Munich. Recommendations were developed for six different market sectors for a new CBI trade promotion programme, including the apparel segment.
In this area it fits was also involved in the project. Existing market reports were brought together, an overview of relevant sustainability trends was compiled, an online survey was conducted and various market participants in Europe were interviewed personally.

The Migros Genossenschafts-Bund needed an accurate overview of existing labels that make request on the entire textile supply chain. This label information is part of various basic information that provides the basis for further developing the Migros label programme and the underlying standard in the textile sector.

Preparation of a guideline study in which GOTS, Blue Angel, EU flower and Oeko-Tex 100/1000 are contrasted. The result is a comparison of the individual criteria in the form of an extensive catalogue of guidelines. Recommendations for action for the further development of the FLO standard for textile production were derived from this and an initial draft directive was submitted.

Working paper on "Competition for land use by export-oriented agriculture using cotton as an example". This research was integrated into the research project "Globalization" of the Wuppertal Institute.
Presentation with the title "Environmental issues in the textile industry and sector wide initiatives" within the project "E3-Textiltoolbox".

Dialogue on sustainability between schools and companies.
A project of the Wuppertal Institute and the Institut für Unternehmen & Schule GmbH (UnS) in cooperation with Trifolium consulting company. This project was sponsored and initiated by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU). Within the framework of the project, learning partnerships were established between companies and schools with the aim of promoting dialogue on the subject of sustainable management. it fits was responsible as project manager for the coordination of sustainability transfer in the district of Baden-Württemberg. Within the project, teaching materials on sustainable management were developed and presented in schools, i.e. teachers were trained.

Bransparent.com is a platform for sustainable fashion consumption.  Various labels/brands, online shops and almost 100 offline shops are bundled there.
The range comprises 1,500 products from 30 manufacturers and is constantly being expanded. A product or manufacturer is only included in the range after careful examination of certificates, ecological and socially responsible production. For this purpose it fits has developed the evaluation parameters (core questions) and an evaluation tool for Bransparent.

Development of a new quality standard for Panda Versand GmbH in Freiburg. The aim was to realistically and feasibly map the ecological requirements of Panda Versand. At the same time, the mail-order company ought to meet the requirements of the WWF and offer its customers the best possible transparency and credibility.