tip me

tip me is a social startup and non-profit organization founded in 2018 to improve living and working conditions along global supply chains and reduce financial inequalities. The company offers an innovative solution that allows buyers to transfer tips directly to the workers who produce the products with just one click. These tips go 100% to the recipients and are transferred securely and transparently[2][4].

The mission of tip me is to create fair value chains in which all participants benefit. The company advocates for transparency, accountability, and the improvement of the financial situation of workers. By establishing a direct connection between consumers and producers, an emotional bond is created, and appreciation for the workers is strengthened[2][4].

tip me pursues several sustainability goals:

• Transparency and Accountability: The company ensures that the production of goods is transparent and fair by adhering to the criteria of the International Labour Organization (ILO)[2].
• Improvement of Working Conditions: tip me works to improve working conditions by establishing direct contacts with workers and implementing grievance channels[1].
• Education and Awareness: The company informs and educates consumers about the structural challenges and the people behind the products to promote informed and sustainable purchasing decisions[1].
• Responsible Ownership: Since July 2021, tip me has been a responsible ownership company, ensuring that the company's mission takes precedence over short-term financial returns[2].

tip me collaborates with ethical fashion brands and integrates its software into online shops to create a close connection between suppliers, consumers, and brands. Partner brands pay a monthly usage fee and a commission for each sale, allowing tip me to generate healthy margins and scale its growth[3].

The company is also part of the Transparent Civil Society initiative (ITZ) and regularly publishes activity reports and annual financial statements to emphasize its transparency[1].

Through these initiatives, tip me contributes to promoting a fairer and more sustainable globalization and creating positive effects for all participants in global supply chains.

• 1 - https://www.tip-me.org/transparency
• 2 - https://purpose-economy.org/de/companies/tip-me/
• 3 - https://www.conda.de/startup/tip-me/
• 4 - https://www.tip-me.org
• 5 - https://www.tip-me.org/how-it-works