Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Roadmap to Zero Discharge Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)-An Overview

 WHAT IS THE ZDHC PROGRAM?
  • ZDHC is a very ambitious and challenging goal.
  • A plan that makes change for the Apparel and Footwear industry
  • The program is owned and led by the Signatory Members

COMMITMENT: To the goal of Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals by year 2020

JOINT ROAD MAP: Drafted the Joint Road map, published on 15th Nov 2011

WHY: 
  • Chemicals are used in apparel and footwear production.
  • Some chemicals are hazardous and can be harmful for the environment, for reproduction and for aquatic organisms.
  • This is why we have been working hard since years in regulating chemical thresholds, which in many cases  is more stringent than required by legal regulations or industry standards. 
  • However, residuals and contamination can still exist.
  • That is why we have jointly made a commitment to lead our industry towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) by 2020. 
  • Ultimately, chemical management across our supply chain must be  improved and integrated.               
 HOW: 
  • Joint Road-map Published November 2011
  • Understand how to achieve the goal for the industry
  • Work collaboratively with the industry and stakeholders towards the goal
  • Achieve the goal by 2020

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