By Francesco Pianca, Chief Programme Officer, ZDHC
Our ZDHC community has always thrived because of the people in it. From brands to suppliers, chemical formulators to solution providers, everyone plays a role in making safer chemical management real — not just an ambition. Together, we’ve shifted the norm: safer chemicals, better water quality, healthier working conditions.
Over the years, this community has grown stronger and more determined. Good chemical practices, testing and transparency are now expected. But our work is not done. Regulations are evolving. Stakeholders expect more. And the challenges are bigger than ever. So, we need to keep raising the bar — together.
That’s why we created the new Suppliers Roadmap to Zero (RtZ) — to make the next steps clearer for everyone. It’s a simple roadmap for suppliers to keep improving, wherever they’re starting from.
Step by step, the Supplier RtZ helps build trust and alignment across our network. It’s practical, transparent and designed to help us move forward, together. With shared data and clear milestones, we can keep each other motivated and make a real impact.
Read more about the Suppliers Roadmap to Zero here!
No single brand, supplier or organisation can do this alone. Collaboration is our foundation. Sharing knowledge, building skills, helping each other — that’s what makes our progress real and lasting.
At ZDHC, we’re here to keep supporting this. From technical know-how to better tools, our goal is simple: help everyone close gaps faster and build the capabilities that matter most on the ground.
The path ahead will demand more openness and more sharing of what works — and what does not. Verified data, consistent reporting and robust governance are all critical to maintaining credibility and ensuring real impact. They build confidence that progress is genuine and that the community stays ahead of tightening global regulations.
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There’s no single blueprint for transformation. But there is a clear direction: keep working together, keep pushing progress, keep learning from each other.
Our journey so far shows what’s possible when collective action becomes the norm.
We know this won’t be easy. But we believe in collaboration, perseverance and the power of our community.
Let’s keep walking this road together.
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