ZDHC Foundation

The ZDHC Foundation oversees implementation of the Roadmap to Zero Programme and is a global multi-stakeholder initiative of more than 160 contributors within the fashion and footwear industry.

The Programme that supports Signatory Brands with their Roadmap to Zero implementation efforts.


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ZDHC Contributors drive the success of our work and shape the industry. Join us now and position yourself as a leader in chemical management.

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Roadmap to Zero

Roadmap to Zero is a holistic Programme that supports the entire supply chain. It is the foundation of all our work and creates the ZDHC guidelines, platforms and solutions.

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Input

Managing chemical inputs is key to safer products, cleaner water and fresher air. The Input Focus Area is the cornerstone of the work we do.

Process

Good procedures and best practices are vital to reduce the environmental impact of production. This Focus Area helps organisations to put these elements in place.

Output

Outputs prove the effectiveness of safer inputs and processes. It does so by measuring indicators like wastewater, sludge and air quality.

Implementation HUB

As ZDHC implementation partner, the Implementation HUB supports organisations all over the world, by offering the solutions, training and experts they need to put good chemical management in motion.

Take full ownership of your Roadmap to Zero implementation efforts with the Supplier to Zero Programme. Learn about your performance benchmark and earn an official ZDHC certificate.

The global, go-to training platform for sustainable chemical management. This established centre of academic and practical expertise educates the industry.

Gateway

The ZDHC Gateway, with its Chemical and Wastewater Modules, brings an unprecedented level of transparency to the industry. It is the world's first database of safer chemistry, and a global platform for better chemical management.

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An easy-to-read chemical inventory report with an overall score of ZDHC MRSL conformance.

A product passport that helps manufacturers to make safer choices and drive their individual performance.

A visual, easy-to-read report of a supplier's wastewater performance.

How to become an Implementation Partner

Scale up your expertise and solutions by being an Approved Partner.

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Seamlessly integrate your services with ZDHC's implementation tools and guidance. We provide our Partners with data and solution infrastructure. Accelerate your business and get the key to gain new customers by becoming an approved Roadmap to Zero Implementation Partner.

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A guided path for the industry

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Innovation

When it comes to safer chemical management, we know that the industry has the potential to achieve a lot.

But to unleash this potential and have a real impact, clear guidance and qualified support are needed - for every organisation. This will help to navigate through the vast amount of information out there while identifying the most suitable solutions.
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To maximise the impact, we scale our efforts with our Implementation Partners who have the know-how - based on years of expertise and ZDHC knowledge - to fast-track chemical management programmes.

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Solutions for the industry

Experts

Approved Experts are supporting brands and facilities, with years of experience and knowledge of on-site consulting. Become part of the Implementation HUB Find Your Expert network - the upcoming match-making platform for the industry.

Solution partner

Our Approved Solution Partners are linked to the ZDHC data infrastructure via an API and seamlessly connect to the unique ZDHC platforms. Approved InCheck Providers are enabled to generate performance reports with the ZDHC Gateway. These reports are reflecting supplier facility’s chemical inventory conforms to the standards of the ZDHC MRSL.

Trainer

ZDHC trainings are provided in partnership with vetted and approved ZDHC Accredited Training Providers that are organisations and trainers who have passed a rigorous selection process in terms of experience, expertise and didactics. The ZDHC Academy coordinates the workflow of the Trainers and manages the training participants. The trainers provide training in local languages and on-site, as well as in customised online courses.

Baseline InCheck Verifiers

Approved Baseline InCheck Verifiers support suppliers in establishing a verified report of their chemical inventory.
The Application phase will open in late 2020.

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Benefits of being an Implementation Partner

  • Access to ZDHC Gateway infrastructure
    (subject to contract)
  • Knowledge base - Data sharing
  • Exclusive implementation expert network Government initiative support
  • Access to brand customer base
  • Global facility community
  • Listing on “Find Your Expert” platform
  • Co-creation of Roadmap to Zero guidelines
  • Access to exclusive events

Application criteria

This is what you need to become an Implementation Partner

Accredited Expert
Accredited Trainer
Approved Solution Provider

In order to become an Accredited Expert, the organisation and the individual experts within the organisation must fulfill the following criteria.
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The organisation must have existing track record of services that support the goal of ZDHC with a minimum of 3 years proven experience in conducting technical consultancy in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear manufacturing sector.

All Experts must communicate in the local language of the country which the Expert operates. English is required for Programme business communication purposes.

Organisations that qualify to be Accredited Training Providers must prove that they have training experience in the textile, footwear and leather goods manufacturing sector. To qualify for generalist training modules a minimum of 3 years training experience in similar topics is required.

To qualify for specialist training modules a minimum 8 years proven track record in organising similar trainings is required.


Solution Providers must meet integrity and compliance standards that enable them to commit to a data sharing agreement with ZDHC. To ensure data quality the Implementation HUB will run a due-diligence check and have a look into customer and staff training approaches.

Solution Providers are required to connect via REST-based API to our infrastructure.

Application process

Everything narrowed down to simple steps

Expert

Step 1
Use the pre-registration to be invited for the opening of the application platform 

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On the application platform, you will be invited to fill in and submit the application 

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Organisation to submit the full application to Implementation Hub

Step 4
After you have received the Approved Status, sign a Service Agreement. This will include the list of Accredited Experts within your organisation

Trainer

Step 1
Organisations that want to apply need to register via the ATP platform

Step 2
Fill in information requested in the application

Step 3
Applicant organisations will be asked to arrange a Pro Bono training to demonstrate technical competence in delivering training

Solution Provider

Step 1 
Use the pre-registration to be invited for the opening of the application platform  

Step 2
You will be contacted by the Implementation HUB and the due-diligence process will start

Step 3
Upon approval by the Implementation HUB, you will need to sign the Data Sharing Agreement with ZDHC

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Choose one of the Approved Partner applications and apply today.

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