ZDHC Committed Community Announcement November & December 2024

ZDHC Committed Community Announcement November and December 2024

We warmly welcome 2 new Signatories!

As of November and December 2024, we warmly welcome 2 new ZDHC Signatories to the ZDHC Committed Community! We’ve asked them to tell us a little bit about their organisation, and why they are joining ZDHC.

We are pleased to announce that Under Armour has successfully transitioned from being Signatory Friends of ZDHC Brands to ZDHC Signatory Brands, reflecting their continued commitment to sustainable practices and responsible chemical management in the industry.

As a ZDHC Signatory Brand

Under Armour, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is a leading inventor, marketer and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. Designed to empower human performance, Under Armour’s innovative products and experiences are engineered to make athletes better. For further information, please visit http://about.underarmour.com.

When it comes to sustainability, collaboration is critical to driving impact at scale. ZDHC’s leadership and facilitation of important conversations in the chemical space actively advancing more sustainable practices across the textile sector.

In 2022, Under Armour joined ZDHC’s Roadmap to Zero Programme as part of its commitment to its ‘Act Sustainably’ core value. Under Armour looks forward to expanding its work with ZDHC as part of its ambition to continually innovate products in ways that benefit not only athletes, but also the environment.

“At Under Armour, ‘Act Sustainably’ is a core value and a focus of our work to develop innovative performance solutions for athletes around the world. We look forward to expanding our engagement with ZDHC’s Roadmap to Zero Programme to support our brand and industry’s adoption of best chemical management practices – from safer and greener chemistry to increased supplier engagement.”

– Michael Levine, VP & Chief Sustainability Officer, Under Armour

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As a ZDHC Signatory Associate

The Leather Working Group (LWG) works collaboratively to establish an Audit Standard of environmental and social criteria, providing a framework against which tanneries are measured and certified. As a not-for-profit organisation, LWG brings together global stakeholders with a shared mission to reduce the environmental impact of the leather industry.

 Partnerships with like-minded organisations and initiatives are central to LWG's strategy, fostering alignment and minimising duplication of efforts. LWG’s participation in the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme exemplifies this spirit of collaboration, streamlining processes and enhancing their ability to guide and support stakeholders effectively.

 “By joining the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme, we unlock multiple benefits: co-creating a unified, clear, and consistent framework that amplifies our collective impact, optimises resources, leverages shared expertise, and builds trust across the industry.” 

– Christina Trautmann, Director of Sustainability, LWG.

We welcome and look forward to working with all of our signatories in creating a world where better chemistry leads to the protection of life, land, air and water a reality!