ZDHC Circularity Summit - 4-5 November 2026 Lisbon, Portugal This year's theme, "Decoding the Chemistry Behind Scalable Circularity," highlights a key challenge: circular systems can only work when materials are safe to reuse, recycle, and return into production. Building on ZDHC’s expertise in sustainable chemical management, the summit will explore how chemistry can support credible recycling, better material recovery, safer feedstock, and stronger collaboration across the circular value chain. Join us by submitting a proposal or registering for the event!

The newly launched ZDHC Impact Report 2025 captures progress across the Roadmap to Zero Programme and our collective work toward more sustainable chemical management. The report explores our shift from participation to implementation and measurable environmental and social outcomes. It includes new factory-level evidence on the potential benefits of ZDHC MRSL implementation. It also reflects the value of industry collaboration, including our strategic work with Cascale to support greater alignment in environmental performance.

ZDHC has officially launched its AFD-supported project in Bangladesh, bringing together representatives from the textile, apparel and leather industries, brands, public institutions and development partners. Following the launch event and the meetings with key industry associations on the 19 August, registration is now open. The project will support 100 factories in Bangladesh through training, technical assistance, access to ZDHC tools and wastewater testing, all free of charge for participating factories. Interested in joining the project or know a factory that could benefit?