ZDHC celebrates decade of action
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals group has celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a look at its achievements: it said thousands of workers are no longer exposed to hazardous chemicals and there are cleaner rivers and communities.
Lydia Lin, chief implementation officer at ZDHC, commented that harmonised tools have given brands clarity and by embedding chemical management into procurement and compliance systems, ZDHC has enabled the industry to move from voluntary initiatives to measurable, scalable impact.
She said: “Ten years ago, we began with a bold vision: to transform the global textile, leather, footwear and apparel industries by driving safer chemical management and more sustainable practices. The journey was not simple, and the scale of the challenge was immense. But through collaboration, persistence and shared commitment, we’ve demonstrated what can be achieved when industry comes together for a common purpose.”
She added that the focus must now shift from adoption to deep implementation.
