Stakeholder Newsletter September 2025

This edition brings you updates in the Suppliers Roadmap to Zero, information and sponsorship opportunities for the ZDHC Regional Conferences, Forum Call updates and more!

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Roadmap to Zero Programme

The Suppliers Roadmap to Zero Input focus area has been updated!

Check out the 3 new chapters in the Suppliers Roadmap to Zero.

InCheck Reporting

Supporting suppliers to demonstrate ZDHC MRSL conformance of their chemical inventory, along with on-site Verified Level 1 due diligence.

Input Materials

Providing guidance on responsible purchasing practices and risk checks to manage input materials and controlling restricted substances from entering production.

Materials Traceability

Linking products to their input materials, enabling root cause analysis and corrective action when non-conformities occur.

MRSL Submissions

Please note: Any update/addition submissions for the ZDHC MRSL received after 30 September will not be considered for the MRSL. V4.0, but will be held until the following update.

Please ensure you get any submissions in before the end of September to ensure these are included in the MRSL V4.0.

Submission Platform

Call to Action

Supplier to Zero V2 self-assessment pilot

Supplier to Zero is being updated to Version 2. Before the official launch of the self-assessment in January 2026, we are inviting suppliers with StZ Level 1 and Level 2 certification to pilot the updated version.

The pilot is free to join, will run until 30 November 2025, and aims to identify critical issues to improve Supplier to Zero V2.

While the pilot requires supplier participation, we also encourage other stakeholders to follow along (shadow) their suppliers’ experience during this pilot phase.

Interested to learn more - contact support@zdhc.org.

Disclaimer: Participation is limited to 50 across a diverse range of suppliers, and ZDHC reserves the right to make a selection if more than 50 suppliers register to participate.

ZDHC Türkiye Conference 2025 sponsorships available!

The ZDHC Türkiye Conference 2025 will be hosted virtually in December 2025. Please reach out to us via sinem@zdhc.org to learn more about the sponsorship opportunities. Stay tuned for more information about the agenda and registrations.

Upcoming Events

Join Us in Alicante:

ZDHC Europe Conference 2025

The ZDHC Europe Conference 2025 takes place on 11–12 November in Alicante. This two-day event will spotlight NATURE STRATEGY and FOOTWEAR & LEATHER, bringing together brands, suppliers, and associations to shape sustainable chemical management. Expect insightful discussions, workshops and networking.

Early Bird Registration & Sponsor Spotlight

Secure your spot at the South Asia Conference 2025! Register by 15 October for early bird rates. Join inspiring sessions, panels, and workshops.

A huge thank you to our Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and High Tea sponsors for making this possible.

Upcoming Webinars

Note: The webinars are hosted in English, unless specified. More regional webinar dates to be announced soon.

Air Emissions Module

9 October

Roadmap to Zero -Input and Process

16 October

Fostering Sustainable Chemical Management in the

Textile & Clothing Manufacturing Sector

(In collaboration with ITC for the MENA region)

22 October

MMCF Guidelines V3.0

6 November

27 November (Brazilian Portuguese)
30 December (Chinese)

Roadmap to Zero Programme

- Output V2

13 November

Chemicals to Zero-Progressive and

Supplier to Zero V2

4 December

Catching Up: News & Highlights

Forum Call

This month we had a fantastic panel discussion on InCheck - why it is part of the RtZ Programme? Thank you to all the panelists.

Got a question on this month’s topic? Ask it on the ZHDC Community forum.

Missed it? Catch up here.

Join us next month for a discussion on Behind the scenes of Wastewater and Sludge Guidelines with special guest Phil Paterson (Chair of the ZDHC Wastewater Council).

Upcoming forum call topics:

November: Supplier to Zero V2 - What and why?
December: A look back over the past year
January: Chemicals to Zero Progressive: What does it mean?

Not registered for the calls?

Welcoming your New Supplier Sector Lead

ZDHC Announces Partnership with

Corporate Water Leaders

ZDHC and Corporate Water Leaders collaborate to strengthen holistic water stewardship—linking safer chemistry with community, basin, and policy action across the textile and leather industries.

ZDHC joins forces with the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF)

This new collaboration aims to increase awareness and accelerate adoption of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme in Sri Lanka’s apparel, textile, leather and footwear industries.

Welcoming Our First ATP from Egypt

We’re pleased to welcome our first ATP based in Egypt- the Environmental Compliance Office & Sustainable Development Federation of Egyptian Industries.

Eco Fei’s mission is to support the Egyptian industry in adopting circular economy models, cleaner production methods, and environmentally responsible technologies that deliver both environmental compliance and financial gains.

New ZDHC Signatories

In September 2025, we welcome Prada Group, MCS Group and Colorband Dyestuff Pvt. as new Signatories to the ZDHC Signatory Community.

Want to know more about these companies and what they have to say? Click the link below!

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