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SGS Joins Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Program

10-27-2016 12:29 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance

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/ PR Agency: Sugarloaf Marketing
(Geneva, October 26, 2016) Today, SGS is pleased to announce it is joining the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Program and in doing so, supports the Program’s vision of widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry and best practices in the textile and footwear industries to protect consumers, workers and the environment.

SGS commits to working collaboratively on this task and towards the milestones set in the Program’s Joint Roadmap through active engagement with ZDHC, brands, retailers and stakeholders, and also through the provision of a wide range of services under the SGS Zero Discharge Holistic Solution.

SGS is proud to be joining over 20 leading brands working together to drive industry-wide change in responsible chemicals management, and commits to working on this task in a collaborative and open manner.

With its global and multi-divisional technical platform (Environmental, Health & Safety, Global Softlines, Supply Chain Assessment Solution, and bluesign technologies ag.), SGS services and expertise, offered under the SGS Zero Discharge Holistic Solution, serve industry stakeholders across the entire supply chain, from chemical suppliers to brands and retailers.

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For more information,

Kris Wan
Global Softlines Development Office
T: +852 2774 7492
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: www.sgs.com/softlines

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.

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