Introduction
The Roadmap to Zero is ZDHC’s flagship programme designed to transform the global fashion supply chain into a sustainable, toxic-free system. It provides suppliers with a structured journey towards compliance and continuous improvement, while enabling brands to work with a common global standard.
The Three-Pillar Approach
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Input (Safe Chemicals):
Only ZDHC MRSL-compliant chemicals are permitted in production. Hazardous substances are eliminated at the source. -
Process (Safe Management):
Factories implement the ZDHC CMS Framework to ensure safe handling, storage, and use of chemicals throughout operations. -
Output (Safe Environment):
Wastewater, sludge, and emissions are tested to ensure no harmful substances are released into the environment.
Supplier to Zero – Levels of Progression
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Foundational: Meeting the basic requirements of ZDHC.
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Progressive: Enhancing systems, reporting, and compliance practices.
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Aspirational: Achieving complete ZDHC alignment and setting best-in-class sustainability standards.
Why Roadmap to Zero Matters
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Provides suppliers with a clear pathway towards compliance and excellence.
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Enables brands to adopt a single, globally recognized sustainability standard.
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Delivers long-term environmental benefits through cleaner and safer production.
Global Impact
Through the Roadmap to Zero, leading global brands such as H&M, Adidas, Nike, Zara, PVH, and Inditex are transforming their supply chains into safe, transparent, and environmentally responsible systems.
Final Goal
The ultimate vision of the Roadmap to Zero is to achieve a hazardous-chemical-free, sustainable, and transparent fashion industry that benefits people, products, and the planet.
