The Partnership for Sustainable Textiles kicked off 2023 with its first Call for Proposals. As part of this, members were able to propose specific project proposals for improved social and ecological sustainability in textile production countries. A funding volume of up to €200,000 was available for the implementation of each project. Of the current eleven Partnership Initiatives, three originate from the competition. In total, the Textile Partnership developed ten new Partnership Initiatives together with its members last year – more than have been implemented since the Textile Partnership was founded. This is clear proof that the strategic realignment – stronger implementation in the production countries along four focus topics – is being actively filled with life. Most of these Partnership Initiatives have now been launched or are about to be launched. In addition to the Partnership Initiatives, a Strategy Circle was initiated for each focus topic and key performance indicators (KPIs) were developed in close cooperation with the Partnership members to illustrate the successful implementation of the focus topics.  

Furthermore, the steering committee has decided on three further opportunities for participation in order to give members without their own supply chain in particular the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the Joint Action. 

A total of 83 members are currently involved in the Joint Action. Of these, 66 are involved in Partnership Initiatives, 14 members organize information and learning events and three members implement alternative projects.