Sporting goods giant Adidas Group is planning to set a goal for its suppliers to switch to using only Bluesign certified chemicals. The strategy will start with its larger suppliers, where the company is currently evaluating the proportion of Bluesign-certified chemicals currently used. The company said it will also work closely with suppliers to make the changes, training them and adapting to new production processes.
The decision comes two months after Adidas announced a technology partnership with bluesign as part of its strategy to manage chemicals in its supply chain. Bluesign tests and evaluates chemicals to check for toxicity and environmental hazards. It also conducts evaluation reviews in the database, classifying and grading companies that manufacture chemicals and screening chemicals.
Bluesign’s database “Bluefinder” covers all stages of the production process, from spinning to the chemicals used in garment manufacturing. Adidas said that by querying the database, it will help its suppliers make more informed choices about the chemicals used in their products. “This continuous improvement approach fits perfectly with the company’s policy to improve its environmental impact.”
“Sporting goods companies face many common problems, often complex and highly technical, such as managing the chemicals used in the manufacturing process of their products. Therefore, it makes sense to combine the technical capabilities of other parties to solve these problems. ” said Frank Henke, Vice President of Social Environment Department of Adidas Group.
Adidas changed its approach from specifying specific dyeing and finishing procedures and letting suppliers choose their own chemicals to complete its approach. Now, suppliers will buy “Bluesign certified” chemicals.
Adidas says this provides a greater degree of assurance that its suppliers will select the best chemicals to use.
In June, Adidas took a series of steps to remove harmful chemicals from its products and supply chain by 2020, a commitment made in response to Greenpeace accusations.
In partnership with Greenpeace’s Detox campaign, Adidas has developed a plan to eliminate every polyfluorinated chemical (PFC) and set key milestones to achieve transparency throughout its supply chain.
As part of the agreement, Adidas promises that 99% of its products will be PFC-free by 2017 and will eliminate PFCs completely by 2020. The company has also set an ambitious goal to achieve transparency in the entire supply chain by 2020. Adidas will work with local communities and brand customers to implement “right to know” and publish the emissions of 99% of Chinese suppliers by the end of 2014. data, and published emission data for 80% of global suppliers in mid-2016.
Extended reading: https://www.china-fire-retardant.com/post/9658 .html
Extended reading: https://www.yingjietex.com/product/ UV-CUT-Fabric.html
Extended reading: https ://www.yingjietex.com/product/FULL-DULL-NC-TWILL-Breathable-Fabric.html
Extended reading:https://www.yingjietex.com/product/DE-17-Memory-Fabric.html
Extended reading:https://www.yingjietex.com/product/DE-18-Memory-Fabric.htm
