The TESTEX Academy has rolled out a new educational platform designed to arm industry leaders with the essential knowledge they need to thrive amidst changing regulatory landscapes. Their flagship certification program offers an eight-hour course tailored for those aiming to become experts in the European Union’s sustainability directives.
This program’s structure includes weekly modules, making it easy for busy professionals to integrate learning into their regular workdays. It combines assessments with reflective exercises to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
Targeting a range of crucial positions within companies, the certification aims to benefit those in fields such as sustainability management, business development, sales, product and quality management, regulatory compliance, supply chain operations, technology innovation, and procurement.
Led by professionals and auditors from both TESTEX and FutureWear Group, this course blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Participants will have access to interviews and case studies, providing them with actionable insights to enhance sustainability practices, comply with industry standards, and strengthen their market presence in the EU.
TESTEX and FutureWear emphasize that their certification brings numerous benefits. It helps foster a deep understanding of EU sustainability directives, essential for organizational growth, while offering specialized content crafted by leading experts in textiles, sustainability, and regulation.
Moreover, those who complete the program will learn pragmatic strategies for sustaining compliance and building eco-friendly supply networks. The certification they earn from TESTEX Academy will further bolster their professional credentials.
TESTEX, a global authority in testing and certification, is based in Zurich and a founding member of the OEKO-TEX Association. Established in 2023, the FutureWear Group is a Zurich-based consulting firm focusing on sustainability and technological innovation in supply chains.
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which took effect on July 5, 2024, aims to promote sustainable business practices, fostering the growth of a more sustainable economy. Recently, the Policy Hub, along with other key organizations, launched the ‘Handbook for Due Diligence (CSDDD) Implementation in the Textile Sector,’ highlighting the ongoing focus on sustainable development in the industry.
