ZDHC Committed Community Announcement July 2023

As of July 2023, we welcome three new ZDHC Signatories to the ZDHC Committed Community. 

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As a ZDHC Signatory Brand:

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lululemon continues to elevate sustainable chemical management and promote the use of better chemistries to achieve the highest product performance and industry standards.

lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is a technical athletic apparel, footwear and accessories company for yoga, running, training, and most other activities, creating transformational products and experiences that build meaningful connections, unlocking greater possibility and wellbeing for all. Setting the bar in innovation of fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities around the world for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit lululemon.com. 

“We strive to bring better and safer chemicals into our products and supply chain that protect people and the planet. ZDHC’s Roadmap to Zero Programme is an example of collective action, paving the way toward better chemistry.”

– Rene Wickham, Vice President, Global Product Quality at lululemon

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As a Signatory Friend of ZDHC-Brand:

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George is an Apparel and Home brand, exclusively at Asda, where it has led the changing face of British fashion over the past decades, and is now one of the largest fashion retailers in Britain. Launched in 1989, Asda George is now sold in over 580 stores and through George.com. George is a household name and has built up a reputation for quality, style and value.

Joining ZDHC will give Asda access to industry tools, platforms, collaboration, and learnings to drive their sustainable strategy forward.

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“We are super excited to be ZDHC Signatories as we explore opportunities to enhance our journey on reducing environmental impact through  the supply chain.”

-Indira Chauhan

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As a Signatory Friend of ZDHC-Brand:

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Pioneer of a dialogue with contemporary society across diverse cultural spheres and an influential leader in luxury fashion, Prada Group founds its identity on essential values such creative independence, transformation and sustainable development, offering its brands a shared vision to interpret and express their spirit. The Group owns some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, the historic Pasticceria Marchesi and Luna Rossa, and works constantly to enhance their value by increasing their visibility and appeal. The Group designs, manufactures and distributes ready-to-wear collections, leather goods and footwear in more than 70 countries through a network of 612 stores (at December 31^st 2022) as well as e-commerce channels, selected e-tailers and department stores around the world. The Group, which also operates in the eyewear and fragrances sector through licensing agreements, has 24 owned factories and more than 13,700 employees. For more information, please visit www.pradagroup.com.

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“This initiative is part of the Prada Group's wider commitment to the protection and safeguarding of the environment, ecosystems and its people along the value chain. The partnership with ZDHC is strategic as I firmly believe that only collective actions can properly address the global sustainability challenges we need to face in the coming years.”

-Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Head of Corporate Social Responsibility