ZDHC – The roadmap to clean and sustainable production

Committed to manufacturing with zero hazardous chemicals in line with ZDHC.

“Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals” (ZDHC) is the name of an initiative of multinational textile and footwear manufacturers. We signed up to it in 2012 as the first and so far the only company in the outdoor sector.

The aim of the alliance is to completely eliminate hazardous chemicals from the textile supply chain. This ambitious goal can only be achieved through the shared engagement of industry, supervisory authorities and stakeholders.

Within the ZDHC, we participate in various work groups with aims such as developing alternative solutions to harmful chemicals. What’s more, we have helped to devise training programmes that teach suppliers how to use chemical agents safely within their factories. We also played a crucial role in compiling the “ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines” and the “Manufacturing Restricted Substances List”, or ZDHC MRSL for short , through knowledge sharing and regular wastewater analysis at our supplier´s production sites.

For more information on the ZDHC programme, please visit www.roadmaptozero.com