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verified wastewater test reports make the ZDHC Gateway the world's largest database of cleaner chemical products available to the fashion industry

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of Suppliers who carried out wastewater testing in 2020 had no detections of restricted substances from the ZDHC MRSL parameters for wastewater and sludge

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testing labs across 4 continents have been approved by ZDHC to conduct accurate wastewater testing

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Join the Roadmap to Zero Programme to commit to a sustainable future for fashion

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Brands and Retailers

For brands and retailers, ZDHC provides guidelines, platforms and solutions for implementing safer chemical management in their production. Guidelines are available to the public, while the platforms and solutions are only available to contributors or specific users. Find out here how you can benefit the most for your business.

Use our guidelines

All of our guidelines, platforms and solutions like the ZDHC MRSL, ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines and the related documents are free to use. Find out if these are the tools your business needs.

Learn about Chemistry

The ZDHC Academy is the place for you! Training sessions are offered worldwide and in local languages. Access to the platform is free.

Get implementation help

As ZDHC implementation partner, the Implementation HUB supports organisations all over the world, by offering solutions, training and experts they need to put good chemical management in motion.

Access the ZDHC Gateway

Brands can communicate their requirements for safer chemistry via the Gateway to suppliers who can register and find chemicals that conform to the ZDHC MRSL. Brands can also see wastewater test results from suppliers that are assessed against uniform standards like the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines or the ZDHC MMCF Wastewater Guidelines.

Participate in the Programme

Do you not only want to use our guidelines, platforms and solutions but also be part of the creation? Find out more here!

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Brands and Retailers > ZDHC guidelines, platforms and trainings

The freely available ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) is a single list of chemical substances banned from intentional use during manufacturing processes. To support the implementation of this list we provide the industry with a set of supporting guidelines, a ZDHC Chemical Management System and the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines to ensure a holistic input, process and output management.

ZDHC Guidelines

Find all of our guidelines in one place. From the ZDHC MRSL to the Wastewater Guidelines, this is the place to look.

ZDHC Academy

The key platform to create awareness, learn and develop skills on sustainable chemical management and the ZDHC guidelines, solutions and platforms.

Implementation Hub

As ZDHC implementation partner, the Implementation HUB supports organisations all over the world, by offering solutions, training and experts they need to put good chemical management in motion.

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Brands and Retailers > Access to the ZDHC Gateway

The ZDHC Gateway is available for the ZDHC Community and their supply chain.

Become a Friend

Be part of the ZDHC Community, not as a Contributor, but a Friend. You will get benefits like access to the Gateway and more.

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Brands and Retailers > Become a Friend

Friends of ZDHC are organisations who align with ZDHC’s mission, vision and purpose. They can also access ZDHC Solutions and Platforms, which helps them to fast-track their own sustainability programmes.

Friends of ZDHC - General Eligibility Requirements

To apply to becoming a Friend of ZDHC, please confirm that your company confirms to the following requirements:

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Brands and Retailers > Become a ZDHC Signatory Brand

ZDHC works with and receives support from different stakeholders in the industry. They are divided into five categories, as defined below: Textile/Apparel/Leather/Footwear Industry, Chemical Industry, Signatory Brands, Solution Providers, and Associates. All categories must meet some general requirements in order to become a ZDHC Contributor. Some specific categories must also meet additional requirements.

Requirements for all categories

To apply to becoming a ZDHC Contributor, please confirm that your company confirms to the following requirements:

By having a clear public mission, which is primarily focussed on improving social and/or environmental conditions and on having a positive impact.

Agree with the power of collaboration and collaborative implementation to drive industry wide positive change.

Can contribute financial and non financial resources to the work activities of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme.

Support the development, growth and impact of the ZDHC Programme by promoting ZDHC within its own business community.

Align with and share:
- Our mission: to enable brands and retailers in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear industries to implement sustainable chemical management best practice across the value chain. Through collaborative engagement, standard setting and implementation, we will advance towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals.
- Our vision: the widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry, driving innovations and best practices in textile, apparel, and footwear industries to protect consumers, workers and the environment.
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Chemical Formulators

ZDHC provides the chemical industry with unified guidance on how to meet ZDHC committed brand requirements and provides the chemical industry with a database of ZDHC MRSL-compliant commercial chemical products: the ZDHC Gateway. This database provides information on the level of ZDHC MRSL compliance of the chemicals registered in it.

Access the ZDHC Gateway

The ZDHC Gateway is the world's first database of safer chemistry for the entire value chain. It provides an easy entryway to register and browse safer chemistry solutions. Chemical formulators can prove here ZDHC MRSL conformance for their products.

Participate in the Programme

Do you not only want to use our guidelines, platforms and solutions but also be part of the creation?

Our guidelines and solutions

Do you want to learn more about ZDHC MRSL and ChemCheck Report, which shows to what extent a chemical product conforms to the ZDHC MRSL.

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With the ZDHC Gateway Chemical formulators can prove ZDHC MRSL conformance for their products which helps to position as a leader in reducing hazardous chemical use. ZDHC InCheck is an easy-to-read chemical inventory report. It provides an overall score of ZDHC MRSL conformance for all products in the inventory and shows where improvements can be made.

Wastewater Module Gateway Chemical Module

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ZDHC works with and receives support from different stakeholders in the industry. They are divided into five categories, as defined below: Textile/Apparel/Leather/Footwear Industry, Chemical Industry, Signatory Brands, Solution Providers, and Associates.
All categories must meet some general requirements in order to become a ZDHC Signatory. Some specific categories must also meet additional requirements.

Requirements for all categories

To apply to becoming a ZDHC Signatory, please confirm that your company confirms to the following requirements:

By having a clear public mission, which is primarily focussed on improving social and/or environmental conditions and on having a positive impact.

Agree with the power of collaboration and collaborative implementation to drive industry wide positive change.

Can contribute financial and non financial resources to the work activities of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme.

Support the development, growth and impact of the ZDHC Programme by promoting ZDHC within its own business community.

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Chemical Formulators > Guidelines and solutions

Learn more about the ZDHC guidelines and solutions available to you and your industry.

ZDHC MRSL

The ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) - a list of chemical substances, banned from intentional use. Learn more and download it here.

The ChemCheck Reports

A product passport for a chemical formulation. It demonstrates the conformance of the product, in line with the ZDHC MRSL. It helps manufacturers to take safer choices and drive their individual performance in using safer chemistry.

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Suppliers

ZDHC provides guidance and tools for manufacturing facilities on how to meet ZDHC Signatory Brand requirements and provides the Textile, Apparel, Leather or Footwear Industry with a central library of chemical formulations that conform to the ZDHC MRSL.

The Roadmap to Zero Programme

Find out more about the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme and its Focus Areas. Looking for guidelines like the ZDHC MRSL or the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines? This is the place to look.

InCheck Report

ZDHC InCheck is an easy-to-read chemical inventory report. InCheck helps suppliers to assess and improve their chemical inventory. Comprehensive overviews of their chemical inventory are provided, alongside its overall conformance to the ZDHC MRSL. Suppliers can actively track and improve their performance. They can distinguish their organisation from others and build customer loyalty by showing brands their proactive efforts.

ClearStream Report

ClearStream is a visual, easy-to-read report of a supplier's wastewater performance, as tested against the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines. A ClearStream report supports suppliers to easily understand their wastewater performance towards the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines. Suppliers also get guidance on opportunities to improve, so they can target their actions and resources.

Use our free material

For suppliers and manufacturers, ZDHC offers guidelines, solutions and platforms for free.

Supplier to Zero

Supplier to Zero empowers supply chain partners. As a brand or a leading manufacturer you can invite your suppliers at all levels. Supplier to Zero will bring them up to speed on implementation of the industry’s leading chemical management system.

Participate in the Programme

Do you not only want to use our guidelines, platforms and solutions but also be part of the creation? Find out more here!

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Suppliers > Learn more about the ZDHC Programme

The ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme guides value chains towards a sustainable use of safer chemistry.Safer chemical inputs make a big difference, as long as they are used the right way and when good procedures and best practice are in place, outputs become cleaner, and process works. Measuring indicators such as, wastewater, sludge and air quality validates the work that is being done with chemical inputs and processes. It helps to determine if the output water and air is safer. Our solutions help the industry to transform their value chains.

Roadmap to Zero Programme

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Suppliers – Learn more about InCheck and ClearStream Reports

InCheck is a performance management report to build a sustainable, future-focussed chemical procurement strategy. ClearStream is a globally-accepted wastewater reporting and benchmarking instrument.

InCheck Report – for a better performance management

ClearStream Report – for a better wastewater management

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Suppliers – Use our free Guidelines, Platforms and Trainings

ZDHC wants to change the industry holistically. This is why a lot of our products are publicly available, some of them even free of charge. Next to this, ZDHC offers trainings for chemical management, wastewater treatment, and more, via the ZDHC Academy for all interested parties in the Industry. Find all of our solutions below.

ZDHC Guidelines

Find all of our guidelines in one place. From the ZDHC MRSL to the Wastewater Guidelines, this is the place to look.

Implementation Hub

As ZDHC implementation partner, the Implementation HUB supports organisations all over the world, by offering solutions, training and experts they need to put good chemical management in motion.

InCheck Report

ZDHC Academy

The ZDHC Academy is the place for you! Training sessions are offered worldwide and in local languages. Access to the platform is free.

Suppliers - Become a ZDHC Signatory Supplier

ZDHC works with and receives support from different stakeholders in the industry. They are divided into five categories, as defined below: Textile/Apparel/Leather/Footwear Industry, Chemical Industry, Signatory Brands, Solution Providers, and Associates. All categories must meet some general requirements in order to become a ZDHC Signatory. Some specific categories must also meet additional requirements.

Requirements for all categories

To apply to becoming a ZDHC Signatory, please confirm that your company confirms to the following requirements:

By having a clear public mission, which is primarily focussed on improving social and/or environmental conditions and on having a positive impact.

Agree with the power of collaboration and collaborative implementation to drive industry wide positive change.

Can contribute financial and non financial resources to the work activities of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme.

Support the development, growth and impact of the ZDHC Programme by promoting ZDHC within its own business community.

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Solution Provider

Our Approved Solution Providers are linked to the ZDHC data infrastructure via an API and seamlessly connect to the unique ZDHC platforms. As a solution provider you gain access to ZDHC Gateway infrastructure, an exclusive implementation expert network and access to the brand customer base.

Become an Implementation Partner

We have four different categories of Implementation Partners. Find out more here!

Become a ZDHC Signatory Approved Solution Provider

Find out more about how to become an MRSL Conformance Indicator here.

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Solution Provider - Be an Implementation Partner

To maximise impact, we scale our efforts with Implementation Partners who have the know-how - based on years of expertise and ZDHC knowledge - to fast-track chemical management programmes.
As an Implementation Partner of ZDHC you can seamlessly integrate your services with ZDHC's implementation tools and guidance. By this you can accelerate your business and gain new customers.

Expert

Approved Experts are supporting brands and facilities, with years of experience and knowledge of on-site consulting. Become part of the Implementation HUB Find Your Expert network - the upcoming match-making platform for the industry.

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Approved Solution Providers

InCheck Reports are based on a supplier’s chemical Inventories and can exclusively be generated via our Approved Solution Providers listed here. InCheck Reports are directly saved in the supplier’s ZDHC Gateway account.

Baseline InCheck Verifiers

Approved Baseline InCheck Verifiers support suppliers in establishing a verified report of their chemical inventory.The Application phase will open in late 2020.

Trainer

Our base of approved partners supports you to fast-track your implementation of the ZDHC sustainable Chemical Management Systems (CMS) as well as the practical implementation of other ZDHC solutions, guidelines and platforms. Our Accredited Training Providers host courses to help understand the process.

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Solution Provider - Become an Implementation Partner

Scale up your expertise and solutions by being an Implementation Partner and seamlessly integrate your services with ZDHC's implementation tools and guidance.

General information

We provide our Partners with data and solution infrastructure. Accelerate your business and get the key to gain new customers by becoming an approved Roadmap to Zero Implementation Partner.

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Become a ZDHC Signatory Approved Solution Provider

Certified standards can indicate a chemical product's conformance to the ZDHC MRSL. Acceptance is awarded at four different levels. Boost the impact of your certified standard. Apply, then follow the steps to earn ZDHC Accepted status.
ZDHC MRSL Conformance Indicatorsreceive exclusive access to the ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module and gain the ability to certify against the ZDHC MRSL.

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Become a ZDHC Signatory Approved Solution Provider

ZDHC Accepted Wastewater Laboratories deliver and verify wastewater and sludge testing data. Make your lab part of this global effort to drive transparency in the industry.
ZDHC Wastewater Testing Laboratories receive exclusive access to the ZDHC Gateway: Wastewater Module to upload any test against the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines.

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Solution Provider - Become a ZDHC Contributor

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Solution Provider - Become a ZDHC Contributor

Currently not possible as this category is on hold.

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Associate

Want to participate in the ZDHC Programme and help to develop guidelines, solutions and platforms.

Become a ZDHC Contributor

Apply now and be part of the ZDHC Family.

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Requirements for all categories

To apply to becoming a ZDHC Contributor, please confirm that your company confirms to the following requirements:

By having a clear public mission, which is primarily focussed on improving social and/or environmental conditions and on having a positive impact.

Agree with the power of collaboration and collaborative implementation to drive industry wide positive change.

Can contribute financial and non financial resources to the work activities of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme.

Support the development, growth and impact of the ZDHC Programme by promoting ZDHC within its own business community.

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Brands and Retailers > Become a Friend

Friends of ZDHC - General Eligibility Requirements

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Brands and Retailers > Become a ZDHC Signatory Brand

Requirements for all categories

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Chemical Formulators

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Chemical Formulators > ZDHC Gateway

Request Gateway access

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Chemical Formulators > Become a ZDHC Signatory Chemical Formulator

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Chemical Formulators > Guidelines and solutions

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Suppliers

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Suppliers > Learn more about the ZDHC Programme

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Suppliers – Learn more about InCheck and ClearStream Reports

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Suppliers – Use our free Guidelines, Platforms and Trainings

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Suppliers > Use our free material

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Suppliers - Become a ZDHC Signatory Supplier

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Solution Provider

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Solution Provider - Be an Implementation Partner

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Solution Provider - Become an Implementation Partner

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Become a ZDHC Signatory Approved Solution Provider

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Solution Provider - Become a ZDHC Contributor

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Solution Provider - Become a ZDHC Contributor

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Associate - Become a Contributor

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