For more than a decade, ZDHC has been advancing sustainable chemical management across the global textile, apparel, leather and footwear industries, working towards a future where better chemistry protects life, land, air and water.
Wastewater reports published
ZDHC MRSL conformant products
Chemical inventories submitted
Approved laboratories
Real-world case studies show what responsible chemical management enables — cleaner water, safer air, and healthier outcomes for both people and ecosystems.
Up to 86% less toxic impact on freshwater life
Better wastewater treatment significantly reduces the harm chemical pollution can cause to aquatic organisms and ecosystems.
91% lower ecosystem impact
VOC abatement at a Vietnam coating facility resulted in a 91% reduction in freshwater ecotoxicity from air pollutants reaching water.
Up to 95% lower human toxicity
Advanced ZDHC MRSL compliance showed up to a 95% reduction in human toxicity compared with baseline requirements.
51% less freshwater toxicity
Replacing NPEOs with a safer alternative reduced freshwater toxicity by 51% in the modelled case study.
Each year we publish our Impact Report and Annual Report, providing a transparent overview of our progress, achievements and priorities. Together, they demonstrate how collaboration across the value chain is driving measurable improvements in sustainable chemical management.
ZDHC's approach to impact is grounded in system change enabled by sustainable chemical management.
Chemical formulations in the ZDHC Committed Community conform to the ZDHC MRSL.
Chemical formulations used across the entire global industry conform to the ZDHC MRSL.
Through partnerships with governments, international organisations, funding bodies, academia and industry partners, ZDHC supports projects that strengthen local capacity, improve environmental performance and accelerate implementation of the Roadmap to Zero Programme. These initiatives demonstrate how shared action creates measurable impact across the global textile, apparel, leather and footwear industries.
Reliable data enables organisations to measure progress, demonstrate performance and meet increasing reporting expectations. Through Data in Motion and platforms such as Detox.Live, ZDHC helps make trusted programme data more accessible, supporting greater transparency across the value chain.
