ZDHC Signatory Announcement: two new Signatory Brands!

As of November 2024, we are pleased to announce one new ZDHC Signatory is joining the ZDHC Committed Community! We are also excited to share that Gymshark has successfully transitioned from being a Signatory friend of ZDHC to become a ZDHC Signatory Brand.

As a Signatory Brand

Golden Goose is a Next Gen global luxury company founded on a passion for all things that are “perfectly imperfect”, authentic and unique.

Born in 2000, it operates at the intersection of luxury, lifestyle and sportswear. It is specialised in the sourcing, design, and distribution of sneakers – some of which have become icons in the market – as well as apparel, bags, and other accessories. High quality, attention to detail and a "lived-in" look have become the distinctive features of Golden Goose.

With the ambition of bringing Italy’s “hand-made tradition” to the world, the brand blends artisanal craftsmanship with “Made in Italy” manufacturing, creating products that combine Italian wearability with an urban vintage flavour. 

Today, Golden Goose, whose products resonate deeply with a new generation of luxury consumers, has a community of 1.5 million Dreamers. Golden Goose is present in APAC, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, with 195 stores and a strong online and wholesale distribution.

In 2021 we launched our Sustainability Plan, called ‘Forward Agenda’, focuses on four main drivers. Among these drivers we defined the "We Craft" one, focused on responsible manufacturing and tracing transparently. One of the main target of this driver is to join the ZDHC programme and work to build a more responsible management of chemicals along the supply chain.

We believe that the ZDHC programme can further help us in boosting the engagement of our suppliers in creating a shared culture of responsible chemical management.

Federica Ruzzi - Chief Sustainability Officer

‍As a Signatory Brand

Gymshark is a fitness apparel manufacturer, with global online retail and UK retail stores. Gymshark is headquartered in Solihull (UK), with a US office in New York. Our Gymshark family of employees, athletes and followers is over 10 million strong.

The ZDHC Programme provides a pathway to eliminating harmful chemicals from the apparel production industry. As a brand committed to being a force for good for both people and planet, we know that chemical discharge can severley impact communities where products are made. The ZDHC programme can help to ensure that these communities and their water sources can be protected. The programme being collaborative is also important, change is driven together and working together as an industry to drive change is how we can ensure meaningful actions are taken.

Adam Dorontic, Director of Sustainability