The ZDHC programme started in 2011, when a group of major apparel and footwear brands and retailers made a shared commitment to help lead the industry towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020 www.roadmaptozero.com. Lyn Ip, Director, EHS for Global Supply Chains for Adidas-Group, will discuss the progress to date and the Joint Roadmap, the group’s actionable plan for transforming the global apparel and footwear industry to zero discharge.

Lyn Ip will provide an insight into the developments of the group and the relevance of activities to the leather industry. Topics to be discussed include developments around a Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) for leather and a chemical auditing tool.

The half-day conference is a valuable opportunity to update yourself on this significant global project and how the outputs will affect your business.

Register now to ensure your place at this essential conference and learn more about the way leading brands and suppliers are managing sustainability issues across the global supply chain.

Organised by BLC Leather Technology Centre and APLF Ltd, the conference is sponsored by Lanxess, Proviera Biotech, Stahl International, Tanac, Zenith Industrial Chemicals (Asia) and International Leather Maker (ILM) are the official media sponsor.

For further information email info@blcleathertech.com or call +44 (0) 1604 679999.