Our certificates are an indication that we consistently provide the expected quality in our products and services, that we are environmentally and socially conscious, that our energy efficiency is commendable, and that we are continually improving in sustainability while enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CERTIFICATES
ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ISO 14001 is a standard created with the aim of enabling organizations to continuously improve their environmental performance and keep their environmental impacts under control. This standard assists businesses in identifying environmental issues, complying with legal regulations, and measuring their environmental performance.
ISO 14001 Certificate
ISO 50001 ENERGY MANAGEMENT
The ISO 50001 standard is a comprehensive framework that provides systematic tools for organizations to undergo a continuous cycle of policy development (including the evaluation of objectives), action planning, implementation of actions, monitoring of results, review of progress, and updating policies and objectives as needed.
ISO 50001 Certificate
PRODUCT CERTIFICATES / PORTAL MEMBERSHIP
STANDART BY OEKO-TEX - STANDARD 100
The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is a globally standardized, independent testing and certification system for raw materials, intermediate, and final textile products, as well as accessories. Only products that have been tested for harmful substances and meet the specified criteria can be marketed with the STANDARD 100 label.
STANDART BY OEKO-TEX - STANDARD 100 Certificate
GOTS (GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD)
This standard covers the production, processing, packaging, labeling, trading, and distribution of all textile products made from a minimum of 70% certified organic natural fibers.
The final products, not limited to fiber products, may include yarn, fabric, clothing, fashion textile accessories (carried or worn), textile toys, home textiles, bed and bath products, and also textile personal care products.
OCS (ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD)
The goal is to provide confidence in organic content claims. OCS verifies the amount and presence of organic material in the final product. It allows for a transparent, consistent, and comprehensive independent assessment and verification of claims regarding the organic material content in products by an accredited third-party certification body.
OCS Certificate
OCS BLENDED - ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD
The OCS relies on third-party verification to confirm whether a final product contains the accurate amount of a given organically grown material. OCS allows for transparent, consistent and comprehensive independent evaluation and verification of organic material content claims on products. OCS covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trading and distribution of a product that contains at least 5 percent certified ‘organic’ materials.
OCS Certificate
THE RECYCLED CLAIM STANDARD (RCS)
The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) set the criteria for third-party certification of recycled materials and chain of custody. The GRS includes a higher (50%) minimum recycled content percentage and additional social and environmental requirements related to processing and chemical use.
RCS Certificate
THE RECYCLED CLAIM STANDARD (RCS)
The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) set the criteria for third-party certification of recycled materials and chain of custody. The GRS includes a higher (50%) minimum recycled content percentage and additional social and environmental requirements related to processing and chemical use.
RCS Certificate
GRS (GLOBAL RECYCLE STANDARD)
Global Recycle Standard is an international, voluntary product standard that establishes third-party certification requirements for the supply chain, social and environmental practices, and chemical limitations related to recycled content. It covers all products containing a minimum of 20% recycled material.
GRS Certificate
CREORA
Creora is a reliable and high-quality elastane brand from the South Korean company Hyosung. Sadırlar Alliance enhances its products with superior comfort and durability by leveraging the unique flexibility and resilience features of Creora elastane. Hyosung's Creora elastane is produced in compliance with international standards and is designed to align with Sadırlar Alliance's pursuit of reliability and excellence in textile products.
CREORA Certification
GREEN TRACK
Livaeco by Birla Cellulose, Liva Reviva, Birla Excel, and Birla Spunshades are the next-generation products preferred by Sadırlar Alliance, drawing attention with their superior features in environmental sustainability. Designed with characteristics contributing to a greener environment, these products, in conjunction with Sadırlar Alliance's adherence to quality standards and commitment to sustainability, solidify its industry leadership.
GREENTRACK Certificate
REGENAGRI
Regenagri is an initiative focused on soil health and the climate crisis. It provides support to farms and organizations in transitioning to regenerative farming techniques that enhance soil organic matter, promote biodiversity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and sequester CO2. Regenagri, aiming for continuous improvement, allows for the monitoring and refinement of the transition from traditional to regenerative techniques over time. Additionally, through the certification process, it offers the opportunity to recognize and validate efforts across all aspects of regenerative agriculture on farms.
REGENAGRI Certificate
BCI (BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE)
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder governance group that promotes better standards in cotton farming and practices in 21 countries. 'Better Cotton' is a globally recognized standard for sustainably grown cotton, aiming to reduce environmental pressure and improve the livelihoods and well-being of farmers. It focuses on more sustainable cotton production.
LENZING
The textile industry produces wood-based fibers, such as viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibers, and filament yarns, which are used in the textile industry for clothing, home textiles, technical textiles, and also in the nonwoven industry. Additionally, the company is involved in machine and plant engineering. The Lenzing Group markets its products under the brands Tencel, Veocel, Lenzing Ecovero, and LENZING.
SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATES / PORTAL MEMBERSHIP
ZDHC GATEWAY
The ZDHC database is a repository of safer chemicals created to assist textile brands and suppliers in making more ecological choices. We are committed to the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) initiative with the goal of ensuring zero leaks of chemical products that do not comply with our environmental standards in the production of our products. The ZDHC Gateway is one of the entities established by the ZDHC Foundation, currently based in Amsterdam, to promote and oversee the implementation of the ZDHC Program.
The program aims to move the entire fashion industry towards zero harmful chemical discharge into the environment.
Clean Chain Module
The communication of chemicals in terms of compliance for textile manufacturers and brands. It is a practice for sustainable business, demonstrating and improving comprehensive performance, and ensuring long-term sustainability throughout the supply chains. It comprehensively automates compliance with Restricted Substance Lists (MRSLs) and Restricted Substances (RSLs) through monitoring, tracking, and systematization.
HIGG Index
The Higg Index, developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), is a toolkit that enables brands, facilities, and products to accurately measure and score sustainability performance at every stage of the sustainability journey. With the Higg Index, our environmental and social sustainability impacts are measured annually. It provides a holistic overview that empowers meaningful improvements to preserve the well-being of both employees and the environment.
Worldly
Featuring the most comprehensive source of ESG data for global manufacturers and the largest library of materials and product impacts, Worldly empowers businesses to scale responsibility into their global operations, faster and more accurately. Hosting, connecting with, and supporting the leading industry assessments and methodologies including ZDHC, Bluesign, and the Higg Index – the most widely-adopted measure of sustainability in the apparel industry – Worldly delivers the insights businesses need to reduce their impact, comply with emerging regulatory and financial disclosure requirements and meet the expectations of a new generation of customers.
IPE (Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs)
It provides a set of tools enabling brands, suppliers, investments, and the public to take preventive measures against pollution.
CPI 2 (CARBON PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE)
CPI2 is an initiative to improve carbon performance. It is an initiative of leading retail and brand companies aiming to play a pioneering role in environmental and climate protection. CPI2 offers an innovative, digital, and action-oriented approach to continuously improve the use of energy, water, and chemicals in the global production facilities of the textile and footwear industry.
INDITEX: JOINLIFE PROJECT
Join Life is an initiative within the Inditex group of companies, which includes brands such as Zara, PULL&BEAR, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, OYSHO, and OTERAÜE. It focuses on ensuring that all garments and other products produced by the textile company are made with sustainable raw materials or using the best technologies. Join Life is essentially a sustainable labeling standard. Products labeled with Join Life undergo compliance with certain standards and tests, and Inditex collaborates only with manufacturers who pass these tests.
- Sustainability Standards under Join Life,
- We adhere to the Green to Wear (GTW) standard,
- And we are at an Excellent level in Care For Water (CFW).
By effectively managing resources and environmental impacts, we conduct our operations responsibly. It is also an indicator of our commitment to reducing water consumption and using water responsibly.
We aim to have 100% of all products produced under Join Life by the year 2025.
CARE FOR WATER (CFW)
The textile business monitors water consumption, the reuse of wastewater, and their discharges, providing corrective actions and improvement suggestions where necessary. Products are produced using a technology that reduces water consumption in at least one production process.
CARE TO PLANET (CTP)
Products produced with at least one production process using renewable energy or tanned with leather from Gold-rated tanneries according to the Leather Working Group protocol.
Initiative for Complience and Sustainability
CS, established in 1998, is a France-based initiative founded by FCD, Fédération Française du Commerce et de la Distribution. Its aim is to collaboratively improve working conditions for people and workplaces sustainably and to support its supplying factories with a sense of responsibility.
The actions of ICS are based on a common methodology applied by all ICS members and shared tools, ensuring that the audit process is entirely controlled by the brands.
ICS Social and Environmental Conduct Rules define the main conditions that suppliers must adhere to and fulfill.