Advancing chemical management and understanding environmental impact in the world of contracted manufacturing requires in depth knowledge about the risks,impacts,and hot spots in the value chain.To effect meaningful change,you have to also communicate performance and ongoing improvements.One way to do this is through supply chain assessment and verification of facility performance.This session will discuss multiple approaches available throughout the textile industry and how a system of tools could be necessary to address the needs of different impact areas.Through its ongoing work with their clients,OEKO-TEX? has designed many new programs to help companies address the challenges of operating sustainably in the complex global marketplace.As a partner of the ZDHC(Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals),we reinforce our commitment to eliminating chemicals that harm people and the environment,through our ECOPASSPORT certification.Our STeP program helps textile facilities manufacture in more environmentally and socially responsible ways.The program examines a facility’s chemical management,environmental performance,environmental management,occupational health and safety,social responsibility and quality management.STANDARD 100 assesses and certifies that your products are free from harmful levels of over 300 chemicals of concern.
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