Sustanability

We want to create a world where all trade delivers social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone.

This is our vision – a bold ambition which has propelled us to reshape our organization so it is fit for the future and fit for purpose. Vision 2030 is the strategy that will help us get there.

The EcoVadis sustainability assessment methodology is at the heart of our Ratings and Scorecards and is an evaluation of how well a company has integrated the principles of Sustainability/CSR into their business and management system. It is based on seven founding principles. 

Friends of ZDHC gain a deeper understanding of ZDHC’s work. They can access ZDHC Solutions and Platforms, gaining more visibility over their own supply chain. ZDHC Gateway:
  1. Access to the ZDHC Gateway, both the Chemical Module and Wastewater Module, in accordance with the financial model applicable to the Friend category.
  2. Access to ZDHC Gateway Solutions, including templates and guidance. Friends of ZDHC can use these to effectively communicate with and actively engage their supply chain via the ZDHC Gateway.
  3. Invitation to provide insights, feedback and input to shape the development roadmap for the ZDHC Gateway, enhancing the functionality and value of this ZDHC Platform.
  4. Ability to evaluate the performance of suppliers via ZDHC Solutions, which can be accessed or requested via the ZDHC Gateway.
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was developed by leading standard setters to define world-wide recognized requirements for organic textiles. From the harvesting of the raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labelling, textiles certified to GOTS provide a credible assurance to the consumer.
The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) was originally developed by Control Union Certifications in 2008 and ownership was passed to the Textile Exchange on 1 January 2011. The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions.

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is the world association of Conformity Assessment Accreditation Bodies and other bodies interested in conformity assessment in the fields of management systems, products, services, personnel and other similar programmers of conformity assessment.

ILAC is the international organization for accreditation bodies operating in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011 and involved in the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies including calibration laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025), testing laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025), medical testing laboratories (using ISO 15189), inspection bodies (using ISO/IEC 17020) and proficiency testing providers (using ISO/IEC 17043). 

Since 1992, OEKO-TEX® has been offering practical, tailored solutions for product stewardship and consumer protection.

OEKO-TEX® provides tools for management and communication of safety and sustainability efforts. The modular system ensures these services work together for traceability, transparency and cost reduction along the textile and leather supply chains.

Sedex is one of the world’s leading ethical trade membership organizations, working with businesses to improve working conditions in global supply chains.
We provide an online platform, tools and services to help businesses operate responsibly and sustainably, protect workers and source ethically.

Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), formerly Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production is an organization whose stated aim is promoting safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing around the world. It certifies factories according to twelve “Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles”.

The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh was signed on 24 April 2013. It is a five-year independent, legally binding Global Framework Agreement between global brands, retailers and trade unions designed to build a safe and healthy Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment Industry. 

Cotton made in Africa (“CMIA”) is a project initiative launched and managed by the Aid by Trade Foundation (ABTF), headquartered in Hamburg. ABTF was founded in 2005 by Dr. Michael Otto, the Hamburg business entrepreneur and Chairman of Otto Group. Cotton marketed under the badge is produced according to strict criteria for environmental, economic and social sustainability.

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a non-profit, multistakeholder governance group that promotes better standards in cotton farming and practices across 21 countries. As of 2017, Better Cotton accounts for 14% of global cotton production. In the 2016-2017 cotton season, 1.3 million licensed BCI Farmers produced 3.3 million metric tons of Better Cotton lint, enabling a record-level of more sustainably produced cotton to enter the global supply chain. 

The Certification we have attained for our supply base, products and practices give you the confidence that your brand s sourcing using the best partners and techniques.