Hugo Boss Commits To Zero Discharge Of Hazardous Chemicals

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Hugo Boss Commits To Zero Discharge Of Hazardous Chemicals

Fashion house is one of seven companies to join ZDHC

Luxury fashion brand Hugo Boss has become a signatory brand to the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) programme. The German company joins 22 others which have signed up, including Adidas, Burberry, H&M, Benetton and Esprit. Signatories support the programme's goal to implement sustainable chemistry in the textile, leather & footwear industry. A spokesperson for Hugo Boss said, "By joining the initiative, we want to move forward on the way towards a more sustainable chemical management in the global supply chain. We believe this can only be achieved through joint efforts in leading initiatives, such as the ZDHC." Hugo Boss already has a restricted substances list (RSL), which its suppliers are required to comply with and sign a warranty declaration of compliance. Six other organisations also signed up to the ZDHC programme as value chain affiliates & associates this week including :

i) Dr. Petry Textile Auxiliaries;

ii) TFL; and

iii) UL Consumer & Retail Services.

Associates:

i) TEGEWA;

ii) Ecological & Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD);

iii) Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF).

Dr Petry Textile Auxiliaries said it supported ZDHC because "as a chemical company we commit ourselves to protect the environment and the safety and health of those who are getting directly or indirectly in contact with our products." TFL said it became a value chain affiliate "because it is a programme which addresses the use of hazardous substances in an efficient and pragmatic way, respecting many RSLs of individual brands and major regulations." UL Consumer & Retail Services said it was looking to identify the areas in which its contribution and knowledge could provide support to the ZDHC programme's progress - particularly through testing, audit related activities and training.

ETAD, an association of 46 international colourants producers, said it had been collaborating with the programme since its foundation and had decided to become an associate "to continue our advocacy work for the use of safe chemicals and a sensible approach to chemical management in the supply chain". The ZDHC programme began in 2011 with six leading brands and today has 23 signatory brands, 27 value chain affiliates and 13 associates.