We receive a lot of requests from organisations who want to use a ZDHC brand or logo. We are also aware of organisations that misuse our key ZDHC brand and logo identity. Therefore, we thought it was better to make our key brands and logos publicly available. The intention is to protect our brands and logos and to support all those who want to use them to do so correctly.
Though publicly available there are some important rules:
ZDHC reserves the right to give notice, in writing via email, and guidance for bringing the brand and logo use into conformance as specified on this page. If the brand and logo use fails to be brought into conformance, ZDHC reserves the right to take any appropriate action in t its own discretion. Nonconformance includes the use of inappropriate language, nonconforming terminology, or nonconforming logo use and can result in appropriate action, which may include, but is not limited to, suspension or termination of engagement in ZDHC activities such as contributorship, third party accreditation or acceptance status.
ZDHC may issue a cease and desist letter to companies, organisations, or individuals that are either not expressly permitted to use the ZDHC brand and logos and/or who after being notified to make appropriate changes continue to be nonconformant as assessed by ZDHC acting in its own discretion.
If you’ve found a website that uses a ZDHC trademark inappropriately, we’d like to hear about it. Report inappropriate use.
