WAALWIJK, The Netherlands — Stahl has taken an important step in its sustainable development strategy after achieving certification for the highest level of ZDHC compliance for multiple Performance Coating products. The new Level 3 certification demonstrates Stahl's commitment to rigorous product stewardship, including chemical compliance to above-industry requirements, and to driving value chain transparency across the chemical industry.
Founded in 2011, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals foundation (ZDHC) is a group of apparel and footwear brands and retailers working together to protect the planet by reducing the industry's chemical footprint. In support of this goal, in 2019, ZDHC published version 2.0 of its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL), which is a list of chemical substances banned from intentional use in facilities processing textile materials, leather, rubber, foam and trim parts in textiles, apparel and footwear. The initiative is widely recognized and respected across the industry.