Leadership and Sustainability Joins Forces with CleanChain to Improve Chemical Management in Supply Chains

London, Nov 18 – Leadership & Sustainability, a global leader in sustainability solutions in the supply chain, and CleanChain a SaaS platform proudly announce their strategic partnership to enhance chemical use management across global supply chains in alignment with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) initiative for the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry.

This collaboration combines Leadership & Sustainability’s extensive expertise in assessments and verifications with CleanChain, an ADEC Innovation, offering a cohesive and data-driven solution for chemical management across the entire supply chain.

The integration allows businesses and their suppliers to gain greater visibility into chemical inventories, manage chemicals hazardous to human health and the environment, and drive continuous improvement in sustainability performance.

The bundled solution includes official ZDHC training for suppliers, reporting, MRSL certification, and monthly ZDHC Performance In-Check reports generation and on-site verification of Chemical Inventory Lists with ZDHC Verified In-Check.

“By combining Leadership & Sustainability’s consulting services with CleanChain’s innovative capabilities, we are creating a more comprehensive solution that empowers businesses to proactively manage their chemical usage, mitigate risks, and contribute to a safer, cleaner future”, says CleanChain’s Director Daniel Murray.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with CleanChain, a leading provider of innovative chemical management tools. Through our long-standing expertise in sustainability consulting and CleanChain’s chemical management tools, we intend to create a transformative impact for manufacturers, empowering them to implement safer and more efficient chemical management practices. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a more sustainable future by providing manufacturers with both tools and guidance they need to meet rigorous environmental standards and improve overall safety and compliance across their operations”, says Karin Ekberg, CEO of Leadership & Sustainability.

Key benefits of the partnership include:

• Streamlined ZDHC compliance: Companies can easily manage and maintain ZDHC compliance across their supply chains through a unified platform that combines accurate chemical testing and real-time inventory management capabilities.
• Enhanced supply chain transparency: Businesses can gain greater upstream visibility into chemical use at each step of production, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering overall trust among stakeholders.
• Data-driven insights: By leveraging advanced analytics and reporting functionalities, organizations can extract actionable insights from their chemical inventory data, driving continuous improvement and sustainable practices.
• Improved risk mitigation: The combined expertise of Leadership & Sustainability and CleanChain equips businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to identify potential risks associated with hazardous chemicals, enabling proactive risk management and mitigation.

About Leadership & Sustainability:

Leadership & Sustainability (L&S) offers a broad and deep spectrum of consulting, action competence, sustainable business models as well as software & tools in the field of sustainability. The company is characterized by global expertise and networks with a focus on consumer goods, with a special focus on apparel, textiles, hardgoods and footwear.

Our strategy services cover a wide range of different environmental, social, governance as well as holistic topics. We are highly experienced in developing holistic sustainability strategies for different types of companies. Our clients have different company sizes, work in varying sectors and have complex value chains or own production sites. In addition to that, we have conducted many materiality assessments and country risk assessments. Furthermore, we offer stakeholder engagement services, workshops and trainings and other individualized services. Moreover, we offer a broad range of climate services, calculating carbon footprints, setting climate reduction targets and developing counter-measures. We deliver highly individualized and qualitative strategy projects and have a variety of experts working for L&S.

L&S is a long-standing partner and approved trainer and verifier body with ZDHC. L&S has global expertise and a worldwide network. Furthermore, the L&S team consists of approved Higg FEM, FSLM (SLCP) and BRM verifiers, Cradle to Cradle assessors, ZDHC trainers, ZDHC Verified InCheck verifiers, ZDHC Level 2 and 3 StZ reviewers in the global markets.

About CleanChain:

CleanChain an ADEC Innovation, launched in 2017, is an innovative solution developed to support sustainable supply chain management, empowering companies to achieve environmental compliance and sustainability goals. By providing actionable insights into chemical usage, emissions, and overall supply chain impacts, CleanChain enables organizations to make informed decisions that drive positive environmental change. Its comprehensive tools, including ZDHC MRSL conformance, wastewater testing, and performance InCheck reports, help ensure regulatory compliance while fostering transparency and responsibility across the value chain. Over the past seven years, CleanChain has continuously evolved, expanding its suite of tools and services to meet the needs of industries committed to reducing hazardous chemicals and aligning with international sustainability standards. Offering an accessible, user-friendly platform designed to simplify complex environmental challenges, CleanChain plays a pivotal role in helping businesses minimize their environmental footprint and enhance their reputation in the global market.

For more information contact: cleanchaininfo@adec-innovations.com