Accelerating the transition to a sustainable and inclusive trade
We empower value chain actors with the means to address environmental, social and gender issues for a smooth transition to better production, consumption and trade.
Our areas of expertise
Who we help and how
Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs)
We assist businesses in reducing their environmental impact, improving their working conditions and gaining access to new markets.
Business Support Organizations (BSOs)
We support stakeholders with gaining access to information, knowledge and skills to promote sustainability effectively, delivering all along the value chain.
Policymakers
We provide insights for policy-making to strengthen links between international trade and sustainability policies, aiming at a transition towards a sustainable economy.
Global Brands
We drive standards convergence and transparency to incentivize sustainable production and consumption.
The Sustainability Gateway Tools
Your one-stop-shop for solving sustainability issues
Standards Map:
Your roadmap to sustainable trade
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Sustainability Map:
Transparency & trust
A free online gateway that enables businesses to promote their sustainable practices, increase their business opportunities and promote the transparency of international supply chains.
SheTrades.com:
Empowering women
Connect, do business and learn within a strong network of more than 20’000 professional, potential business partners and investors.
Learn in our Knowledge Centre
Take a look at our E-learning courses, publications and the up-coming International Executive Programme in collaboration with leading world universities and top companies.
SheTrades Chapters and GreentoCompete Hubs
We deliver in-depth support to companies in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean by training, coaching and mentoring them to implement sustainable business practices, such as climate resilience and resource efficiency.
Selected projects
More in our portfolio
eco.business Fund Sustainability Standards Self-Assessment Tool
The eco.business Fund and the International Trade Centre have joined forces to enable businesses assess compliance against sustainability standards and potentially access preferential bank loans based on their sustainability score
Initiative for Compliance on Sustainability (ICS)
Enabling factories to gain visibility in the international supply chains and connect to international buyers.
SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment online tool
Allowing food and beverages supply chain actors to assess, improve and communicate on farm sustainability progress.
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Latest sustainability stories and news
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SLCP Gateway shows strong growth in 2020 review
Nearly 1,500 verified assessments in 2020 resulting in roughly $4.3 million in savings for garment facilities in 2020.
Traceability – Bringing more awareness and catalysing discussions
T4SD hosted a side-session with the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), which featured discussions with project partners such as the Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), the Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability (ICS), as well as key stakeholders in the field such as the Clean Clothes Campaign.
Standards Map reaches the 300 standards mark
Providing comprehensive and verified information on VSS and other similar initiatives covering issues such as environmental protection, quality and food safety, labour rights, and economic development.
Our funders
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