Responsible
production forpeople andplanet

The highest standards:
for complete confidence
OEKO-TEX® STeP certification sets the highest standards for bothsocial and environmental aspects of textile and leather production.
This certification is a sign of responsibility towards employees andthe environment, and supports a company’s journey towards moresustainable production.
STeP focuses on certification for the entire textile and leather
production. From fibre manufacturing to spinning or tanning tofinishing and making-up.

Environmental and chemical management

Social responsibility and fair working conditions

Safety and protection for workers

Efficiency and continuous improvement of production processes
and efficient use of resources

What advantages does OEKO-TEX®
STeP offer?
✓ Modular System:✓ Business Opportunities:

STeP certification is a prerequisite for
the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN
product label.

The STeP certificate documents yoursustainable commitment and enables
clear communication with partners
and customers. STeP scoring provides
comprehensive assessment targetingyour improvement efforts.
The Environmental Performance
module includes the “ImpactCalculator”. This tool calculates thecarbon and water footprint of afacility and guides proactive measures
to reduce the industry’s environmentalfootprint.

✓ Quality assurance:
Certified facilities are checked andproven, by independent 3rd parties.
We offer an easy and comprehensive
online form, which is filled out by thecustomer and verified by trained andexperienced STeP auditors.
After verifying the data on-site, theauditor gives targeted support in theform of corrective actions to improvesustainability measures. Every 3 years,
this process is repeated.

✓ Strong Network:
With a network of over 1,000
certified companies, we support thesearch for trustworthy business
partners along the textile and leather
value chain.

✓ Harmonisation:
STeP acknowledges third-party
certifications (e.g. BSCI, FWF, SA8000,ISO 14001, ISO 9001) and strives forharmonization in the industry.
Cooperations with industry partners
like ZDHC, GoBlu, SLCP, SLF areimplemented in the certification.
Additional exposure is provided bylistings in the ZDHC Gateway or theBHive® App from GoBlu.

OEKO-TEX® STeP:The system
Striving for environmentally friendly production processes, safer workplaces,and responsible practices, the STeP certification drives progress.
It empowers supply chain actors to embrace sustainability, strengthen theircompetitiveness and improve their economic position.
STeP analyses all important areas of a facility using 6 modules:tenEnvironmentaperformanc le&althHe etysaf

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STeP - applicable to theentire supply chain
Textile production
Dry and wet spinning,
twisting and related processes

Manufacturing of accessories(e.g., zippers, buttons, labels)

Weaving, knitting,production of non-woven
and related processes

Manufacturing of foam
and mattresses

Pretreatment, dyeing,printing, finishing andrelated processes

Textile logistics

Making up of textile products

Other (e.g., non-agricultural
fibre manufacturing)

Leather production
Beamhouse

Making up ofleather products

Finishing of leather

Retanning, dyeing,
fatliquoring

Tanning

Leather logistics

Get certified

1. Application
Form on OEKO-TEX® website

4. On-site Audit
STeP auditor verifies
assessment data

2. Online Assessment
Questionnaire

5. Evaluation
STeP auditor provides
corrective actions & support

3. Analysis and Evaluation
By trained OEKO-TEX®
STeP auditors

6. Certificate & Final report
OEKO-TEX® prepares adetailed final report

OEKO-TEX® STeP labels can be used to promotecertified facilities (not products) and include thefollowing elements:
Product brandlogo

Web address

QR Code (optional)

Product ID (individual)
and responsible institute“QR Code” is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Questions?
Learn more about all ourOEKO-TEX® products at
oeko-tex.com

www.oeko-tex.com

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