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") ## Setting environmental and social requirements for certified textile value-chain activities. Global [Standards](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") is an independent non-profit organisation that develops and operates [GOTS](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/gots "The worldwide leading voluntary sustainability standard for the post-harvest textile value chain for certified organic fibres, covering environmental criteria, human rights, social criteria and business conduct.
") and GRTS, voluntary textile standards with published requirements for materials and certified processing. With a team of around 50 dedicated professionals working across the globe, we develop practical tools that help the textile industry improve environmental performance, strengthen [human rights](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/human-rights "Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. (Source: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations)
"), increase supply chain transparency and build trust through independent, third-party certification. Our standards set published environmental, social, material and [traceability](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/traceability "The ability to trace the origin of an object back to its source.
In a GOTS context, the ability to trace a GOTS Good as it moves through its supply chain.
General term for all Substances and Preparations directly applied as textile auxiliary agents, inks, dyes or pigments.
") through certified processing and trading.  ### Global Standards develops and operates voluntary textile standards with published environmental, social and certification requirements. [ vision and mission ](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1351)