The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has released the latest version of its ‘Monitor’ software which allows its licensees to evaluate the consumption of water and energy during the manufacture of certified organic textiles.
GOTS requires companies that certify to its standard provide data on energy and water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output, – along with target goals and procedures to reduce energy and water use.
The certifier also says the new Central Database System (CDS) will be ready for pilot trials in January 2019. This new chain of custody platform is a joint development of GOTS and Textile Exchange and will integrate scope certificates, transaction certificates, and volume reconciliation across all supply chain stakeholders and certification bodies.
