Yeşim Textile which is carrying out production within the frame of the conditions of sustainable production achieved to take OEKO- TEX STEP (Sustainable Textile Production) certificate with 3rd level which is the best one. Inspections were applied to the firm by Hohenstein Certification Institution which has SA 8000 certificate which is one of the most prestigious certificates at social adaptation since 2005. With the certificate which was taken in conclusion of these controls, Yeşim Textile will be able to response to the demands on environmental- friendly production and social responsibility fields.
In the statement of Şenol Şankaya who is the CEO of Yeşim Textile, he said ‘’We have never had a break for our activities carried out on social adaptation and sustainability issue despite the problems occurred in the sector for long years. We are happy for taking OEKO- TEX STEP certificate which is not only covers a certain area but also all of the processes of the firm and enables to evaluate activities and production conditions comprehensively fort his subject. We are taking power from the belief of our thousands of our staff, hundreds of suppliers and business partners and we are proud of being leader for our sector on this issue.’’
Sustainable Textile Production
OEKO-TEX STEP certificate is given to the firms on the purpose of the continuation of the suitable working conditions in the sense of security and social at the production facilities which carry on business at textile sector. Firms which become example to the each other and have integrated activities on this issue as a result of the inspections done, have the right of taking the certificate. Step certification gives the opportunity to the companies which certified their dynamic improvements with criteria to increase their productivity as well as their environmental performances and social responsibilities. This case enables them to reach to the most competitive position in the market place.
