Label STEP is the fair trade non-profit organization committed to the wellbeing of weavers and workers in the handmade carpet industry .

To address the complexity of the handmade carpet industry, it takes a solutions-based approach to tackle issues at their root. STEP guides, coaches and assists carpet makers and producers in understanding and complying with the STEP Standard. Through its country representatives and programs, and with the financial support of its Certified Fair Trade Partners and donors, the humanitarian organization actively supports workplace improvements and empowers weavers with educational empowerment programs that cover such topics as health, safety and financial literacy. These combined efforts aim to improve lives, preserve centuries-old artisanal skills and ensure the handmade carpet industry remains sustainable well into the future.