ZDHC Convention Week 2025 in Amsterdam Marks a Decade of Progress and Sets the Stage for the Future of Sustainable Chemistry

July 2, 2025

Event Recap

ZDHC held its flagship Convention Week 2025 in Amsterdam, welcoming global stakeholders from across the textile, apparel, leather, and footwear industries for a week of collaboration, reflection, and forward-looking dialogue. Held at a pivotal moment, the event celebrated 10 years of the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) and explored the road ahead for safer, more sustainable chemical management.

Brands that reached Champion Level in the Brands to Zero Assessment 2025

‍Convention Week 2025 – Key Highlights

Convention Week 2025 brought together the ZDHC community to reflect, learn, and co-create the path forward through a vibrant mix of panels, presentations, and interactive workshops. The event fostered meaningful dialogue, practical insights, and real momentum for collective action.

10 Years of ZDHC MRSL: Celebrating Progress
A decade of impact was marked with reflections on how the ZDHC MRSL has transformed global chemical management; driving industry alignment, operational change and setting new sustainability benchmarks.
‍Measuring & Scaling Impact
Sessions showcased real-world ZDHC MRSL implementation, performance data from the 2024 Impact Report and insights into how measurable results are influencing finance, ESG reporting, and future-proof strategies.
‍Looking Ahead: Innovation for the Next Decade
From digitalisation and systemic integration to supplier-led change and regulatory alignment, the week concluded with a clear mandate: scale solutions, deepen collaboration and build a future-ready system for safer chemistry.‍
Brands to Zero – Celebrating Leadership in Action
The annual Brands to Zero awards honoured 15 brands for achieving Champion Level, recognising those leading the way in sustainable chemical management, transparency and continuous improvement. Find out who they are here.

Francesco Pianca, Chief Programme Officer at ZDHC

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Scott Echols, Chief Impact Officer at ZDHC

‍Convention Week 2025 was a clear signal that while much has been achieved, momentum is only building. ZDHC remains committed to supporting our community in achieving a future where sustainable chemistry is standard practice - globally, holistically and equitably.