Zero discharge hazardous chemical (ZDHC)

ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder organization comprising over 320 signatories from across the industry including Brands, Suppliers, Solution Providers and Chemical Suppliers.

The Roadmap to Zero Programme, by ZDHC, leads the fashion industry to eliminate harmful chemicals from its global supply chain by building the foundation for more sustainable manufacturing to protect workers, consumers and our planet’s ecosystems.

Is ZDHC a certification?

No, ZDHC is not a certification. ZDHC stands for “Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals” and is a multi-stakeholder initiative in the textile and apparel industry. It does not issue specific certifications.

Instead, ZDHC works to promote best practices and guidelines to the companies involved to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals throughout the textile and apparel industry supply chain. Suggested practices include standards on wiser water use. This is done through the sharing of standards, protocols and approaches to reduce environmental impacts and protect the health of workers and consumers.

What is the roadmap zero program?

The roadmap program promoted by ZDHC aims to create a pathway or “roadmap” to achieve “zero discharge” of hazardous chemicals by reducing the release of these pollutants into the environment during manufacturing processes. Find out more by visiting ZDHC official website.