The Green Button
The government-run certification label for sustainable textiles
The Green Button is a government-run certification label for sustainable textiles. What makes it special: it is the first certification label that systematically evaluates whether companies take responsibility for respecting human rights and environmental standards in their supply chains. Why?
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What does the Green Button evaluate?
To receive the Green Button, companies must comply with demanding requirements. They must prove that they take responsibility for their actions in their supply chains as well as keep an eye on the production processes. More information and a basic overview of all of the certification label’s criteria can be found here.
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Responsible companies
The government-run certification label evaluates whether companies fulfil their human rights and environmental due diligence obligations along their supply chain.
The government-run certification label evaluates whether companies fulfil their human rights and environmental due diligence obligations along their supply chain.
Sustainable production
In addition, there must be proof in the form of recognised certification labels that the respective product has been produced in a socially and environmentally sound manner.
In addition, there must be proof in the form of recognised certification labels that the respective product has been produced in a socially and environmentally sound manner.
News
On May 21, 2025, the European Commission hosted a webinar to learn more about the Green Button. The topic: “Enhancing Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence in the Textile Sector: Insights from Germany's Green Button Certification.” Around 25 staff members from various departments of the EU Commission took part.
We are happy to announce that the Green Button has successfully completed the full OECD Alignment Assessment. This includes the evaluation of our standards, governance, and implementation.
Invitation to the webinar: Green Button - Make sustainability visible and certify your products with the national textile certificate.
Are you interested in how you can have your responsible actions certified? Would you like to label your sustainability on a textile product? Are you concerned about the Supply Chain and Due Diligence Act (LkSG)?
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Good for people
Working and social conditions in textile production are improved.
Good for nature
The environment is protected in the production process.
A label you can trust
The government determines the criteria and conditions for the Green Button – providing clarity you can trust.
Independent evaluation
Independent certification bodies evaluate compliance with the criteria.