Stahl recognised by adidas for ZDHC progress

17/02/2026

Speciality coatings supplier Stahl has received the 2025 adiFORMULATOR Award from adidas for the second consecutive year.

The award recognises progress in advancing ZDHC MRSL, Manufacturing Restricted Substances List, conformance across Stahl’s leather finishing and performance coatings portfolios.

The company has focused on achieving and maintaining Level 3 performance in key product groups through reformulation work, the phase-out of restricted substances and tighter internal governance.

Stahl has also increased the number of products listed on the ZDHC Gateway and set interim targets within its 2030 ESG roadmap to further align its portfolio with updated ZDHC requirements.

Group director sustainability and marketing Laura Willemsen said the award reflected the team’s continued efforts to meet evolving industry standards.