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Managing chemical inputs is key to safer products, cleaner water and fresher air. The Input Focus Area is the cornerstone of the work we do.
Good procedures and best practices are vital to reduce the environmental impact of production. This Focus Area helps organisations to put these elements in place.
Outputs prove the effectiveness of safer inputs and processes. It does so by measuring indicators like wastewater, sludge and air quality.
Take full ownership of your Roadmap to Zero implementation efforts with the Supplier to Zero Programme. Learn about your performance benchmark and earn an official ZDHC certificate.
The global, go-to training platform for sustainable chemical management. This established centre of academic and practical expertise educates the industry.
Meet the people that make the Gateway platform the world's largest database dedicated to enabling safer choices of chemical products for the textile, apparel and footwear industry.
BUSINESS DEVELOPER
Hein-Willem Blokland is overseeing the development and enhancement of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Implementation. He is involved in conducting research, developing and defining value propositions and business models, and supervise the design process of product solutions for new prospects and existing clients. Hein-Willem has cross-industry experience in technology consulting and business development, and holds a Masters in Advanced International Business, Management and Marketing.
DATA & BUSINESS ANALYST
As Data & Business Analyst, José is involved in the definition and implementation of the data strategy of ZDHC, in conducting data analysis and impact reporting and in driving continuous process improvements, while promoting the quality of information and the value of the same for stakeholders. José brings the experience from several years working at Bluwin\Sustainable Textile Solutions, where he was Business Analyst and, later, Global Controlling & Business Lead. In these roles he was involved in the implementation of sustainability projects for some of the main brands of the textile industry. José studied Information Management at the Faculty of Engineering - Porto University, in Portugal.
PRODUCT ASSOCIATE - GATEWAY
Katya is responsible for internal and external communications and managing internal and external feedback to continuously improve the user experience of the ZDHC Gateway. She creates and coordinates onboarding and training material for ZDHC Contributors and platform users, assists in data analysis and supports the ZDHC Gateway team in platform-related projects. Prior to joining ZDHC Katya has worked at Fashion for Good, and holds a degree in International Business. Her experience lies in communications, business development and facilitation of consumer behaviour change across different fields, from the tech industry to sustainable food to sustainable fashion, first as a generalist and later diving deeper into the dyeing and finishing part of the textile supply chain.
Senior Business and Resource Manager
Nina is driving the successful and efficient delivery of ZDHC’s business goals and milestones by ensuring cross-functional alignment and connectivity between critical activities and making sure departmental and individual objectives are set realistically and have the needed structure, resources and budget allocated. In addition, Nina is managing the global Customer Support Team. Prior to joining ZDHC, Nina has worked at Rainforest Alliance, where she held several positions, such as supervisor of the customer success team, project manager for digital solutions and innovation manager for process improvements and new business models. She holds a Master Degree in Politics and Economy of the Middle East and has a background in design thinking and lean and agile management.
SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS MANAGER
Valentin manages the development of platforms and tools for the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme. Furthermore, he implements and scales the knowledge base and customer support solutions as well as improving the cyber security of the online systems. Prior to joining ZDHC, Valentin’s work was to implement the assessment of social auditors and online training for AQM, performing some social audits around Bangladesh, China and Cambodia himself. Valentin holds an engineering degree specialised in technical textiles and advanced materials from ENSAIT, Europe’s leading textile engineering school in Roubaix, France.
PRODUCT MANAGER - GATEWAY
As the ZDHC Gateway Product Manager Vanessa is responsible for internal and external communications. Vanessa works closely with ADEC Innovations, to ensure the continuous improvement of the ZDHC Gateway and CheckTools. Prior to joining ZDHC, Vanessa worked for CHT Germany GmbH in the Jeans & Garment Department as a Technical Service Engineer. In her role she was responsible for application-specific consultation, especially regarding eco friendly bleaching concepts. Vanessa holds a Master Degree in Textile Products - Textile and Clothing Technology from the Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Sciences.
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