As part of a plan to eliminate hazardous chemicals from their respective supply chains by 2020, brands such as Nike, Levi Strauss, H&M, and other members of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group are dedicated towards publishing a list of chemicals targeted for phase out or research by 2015. “To achieve the goal of systemic change and commercialization of new, preferred alternative chemistries, we will need to transform the industry’s manufacturing inputs and processes. This requires full collaboration amongst thousands of organizations,” informs Jessica Wollmuth, Program Manager, ZDHC.
While doing so, the ZDHC Group defined a path for achieving a new standard of environmental performance for the global apparel and footwear industry through Chemical Hazard Assessment, Prioritization and Action, Training, Right to Know, Assessment and Auditing, Management Systems Approach, Structure and Documentation Stakeholder Partnering and Chemicals Management Best Practices Pilot.
