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What is the Green Button?
The Green Button is the government-run certification label for textiles of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It offers guidance to consumers as well as public and private institutions when purchasing textiles of all kinds. To do so, it combines two pillars:
Assessing companies: Independent, accredited certification bodies assess whether companies meet the Green Button requirements for their human rights and environmental due diligence processes. Find out more about corporate due diligence processes.
Verifying product requirements: Recognised certification labels demonstrate that social and environmental requirements are fulfilled during cutting and sewing as well as dyeing and bleaching. Find out more about the criteria.
Which companies and products the Green Button is suitable for
Which companies the Green Button is right for
The Green Button is aimed at all companies that manufacture or sell textiles and implement human rights and environmental due diligence in their supply chains. You can find the Green Button-licensed companies that offer certified products here.
The Green Button is a global certification label. You can use the Green Button in Germany and in other countries. International companies based outside Germany can also apply for the Green Button.
Which products the Green Button applies to
The Green Button applies to almost all textiles, including those made from synthetic fibres. You can find out which fibres are specifically recognised here. Label your clothing, textile fashion accessories, home textiles, mattresses, bedding, backpacks and much more with the Green Button and make your human rights and environmental due diligence visible.
Companies demonstrate product certification through recognised certification labels. This means that existing commitment is already recognised.
Benefits for your company
Credible and verifiable communication
Green Button-licensed companies benefit from the label's government-run status and its independent certification scheme. This also enables them to communicate credibly and verifiably under EmpCo, both online and on the product.
Greater awareness and Visibility
The Green Button is the third best-known certification label for textiles in Germany.
Label your products with the Green Button and make your corporate due diligence visible to consumers.
More trust and guidance
Almost nine in ten respondents believe it is right that a government-run certification label checks compliance with social and environmental standards in the textile industry.
Almost seven in ten respondents consider the Green Button a trustworthy certification label.
Peer exchange and networking
Licensed companies benefit from an extensive network and regular exchange on communications, certification, supply chain management and best practice and more within the Green Button Community.
Spot risks before they make headlines
A mandatory risk analysis and grievance channels provide companies licensed under the Green Button with a basis for proactive risk management in their supply chains.
Source: GfK survey 2026
What our companies say:
Dibella
'Congratulations, dear Green Button on your fifth anniversary, that is a proud achievement. The Green Button stands for an ambitious certification label. Not only does it set strict demands on environmental and social criteria in the supply chain, but it also takes a close look on these criteria.'
Dibella
'Those who organize their supply chain in a just way are on the safe side with Green Button-certified textiles. [...] They fulfill the social and environmental criteria for the production process required by the Supply Chain Act and document the supplier's responsible corporate management and product policy.'
Brands Fashion
'We have been part of the Green Button since 2019. With the Supply Chain Act, the topic of due diligence processes is gaining momentum and our customers are increasingly asking about it. We realize that we are well positioned.'
Deuter
'For deuter, the Green Button certification came at the right time. The tools provided and the support in preparing for certification also prepared us well for understanding the requirements of the Supply Chain Act. This way, we could implement some of them before they came into force.'
WEITBLICK
'The Green Button has a good holistic approach. The certification has enabled us to raise many of our corporate due diligence obligations to a new level, e.g. our grievance mechanisms or a long-term strategy on the topic of living wages. This means we are well prepared for the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains.'
How to apply for the Green Button?
The application and certification process is in itself an instructive and informative experience for your company. Find out how the certification process works and how you can take the first step.