Glossary

  FairWertung

Umbrella organization for non-profit and church organizations which campaigns for greater transparency and accountability in the collection and recycling of used clothing. Used clothes containers, bearing the logo of FairWertung belong to organizations that adhere to the required standards.

  familyNET

An institution for informing, coaching and advising family-friendly companies on themes relating to the balance of work and family.

  FDA

The Food and Drug Administration

  FESI

Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, a representative of the European Sporting Goods Industry to EU institutions and authorities.

  Forecast

Forecasting refers to predictions about the economic development of a company in consideration of the internal and external factors. 

  Four Paws

An international animal protection organization with its headquarters in Vienna.

  FSC

Forest Stewardship Council, an international non-profit organization that certifies products from sustainably managed forests.

  FW

Fair Wear – a multistakeholder that has the goal of better working conditions in the textile and clothing industry. www.fairwear.org/