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Your Engagement Matters – Nominations Still Open
Thank you to everyone interested in joining the ZDHC Board of Directors. We are inspired by the engagement shown so far.
If your organisation hasn’t submitted a nomination yet, there’s still time to participate. We are extending the nomination period to ensure a diverse and highly qualified pool of candidates.
The deadline to submit your nomination or nominate someone else is 8 August 2025, 17.00 CET.
The official invitation, including access to the nomination portal, was sent to your designated Board Election contact. If you are not sure who that is, reach out to governance@zdhc.org. |
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Input Materials Signatory Review
The draft of the ZDHC Input Materials Chapters (Input Materials Purchasing and Materials Traceability) are now ready for Signatory review.
These chapters explain how to manage and trace input materials to ensure they are safe and conformant— helping facilities prevent hazardous substances and quickly identify and resolve any issues. These chapters will be integrated into the new digitalised Suppliers Roadmap to Zero.
The deadline for review is 21 August 2025
To review the content and leave comments log into your relevant Signatories Environment. Kindly give your feedback only on the technical content in the document. Here you can also find FAQs on reviewing. |
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Join the new Air Emissions Focus Group
Members of the focus group will support in broadening and updating the Air Emissions Guidelines with clearer VOC targets, better actual emissions data, worker exposure checks, wider pollutant monitoring and added focus on air quality and GHG reduction.
This focus group will start September 2025.
To apply, complete the registration form!
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Commodity Chemical Smart Testing Grid
Share your commodity chemical testing experience with us to inform the development of a smart testing grid.
To learn more and submit information click here. |
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Fibre Fragmentation Project
ZDHC and TMC are studying fibre fragmentation. We seek suppliers for pilot testing informed by current research. Interested in participating?
Read more in the call to action section of your Signatories Environment.
Contact Shruti at joshi@zdhc.org. |
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ZDHC Recycled Polyester Guidelines V1.0 Pilot Study
Five facilities - Zhejiang Jiaren, Hangzhou Benma, revalyu Recycling, Sulochana Mills, Facility X - piloted ZDHC’s Recycled Polyester Guidelines V1.0, contributing critical data and feedback.
Their leadership in sustainable chemical management practices and transparency strengthens industry-wide adoption of the guidelines.
Thank you to all the five facilities.
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Europe Conference 2025 – Registration Now Open!
Join us in Alicante from 11 to 12 November for the Europe Conference 2025. Connect, collaborate, and shape the future together.
👉🏼 Secure your spot now! |
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Stay Connected: ZDHC Regional Events 2025
The ZDHC Regional Events 2025 Portfolio Version 3.0 now available!
Explore how ZDHC Regional Events support Roadmap to Zero implementation through updates, tools, and local insight - delivered in multiple languages!
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ZDHC at Febratex in Brazil from 19 - 21 August
We’re excited to announce our participation at Febratex 2025 in Brazil! Together with SGS and Intertek, we’ll showcase sustainable textile solutions and share insights during our joint presentation.
Visit our booth in Blumenau—we look forward to seeing you there!
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Registration Now Open: ZDHC Programme Implementation — Country Specific Sessions (Japan and Korea)
We’re excited to share that in August 2025, we will host 2 more in-person events focused on ZDHC Implementation in Japan and Korea following a successful event in Vietnam! The events will cover updates on the ZDHC Programme, progress, and best practices from the apparel and footwear industry. We warmly welcome you to join ZDHC Programme Implementation! |
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ZDHC Programme Implementation -
Japan Specific
Date and Time: 5 Aug 2025,
13:50 – 17:00
(Japan Time)
Location: 23-1, 4-Chome, Bunkyo,
Fukui-City, 910-8670, JAPAN
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ZDHC Programme Implementation -
Korea Specific
Date and Time: 27 Aug 2025,
13:30 – 17:00
(Korea Time)
Location: TEXTILE CENTER, 3rd FL., TEHERANNO 518 (DAECHIDONG) GANGNAM-GU, SEOUL, KOREA |
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