ZDHC MMCF Programme: Overview, Standards Alignment and the Role of Brands as Leverage Points

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overview

The ZDHC MMCF Programme addresses the MMCF industry to improve the quality of discharged industrial wastewater, reduce production-related air emissions, and increase the substance recovery rates, pursuing a sustainable and circular approach.

This Programme encompasses the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V2.2 as well as the ZDHC MMCF Module V2.0, organised within an Industry Standard Implementation Approach. These were designed to provide an integral framework and roadmap for the MMCF industry to improve their sustainable chemical management, including input, process and output.

The ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V2.2 have been adapted to achieve a high level of alignment with other relevant industry standards, such as the EU-BAT (BREF), and have been integrated into others, such as Canopy’s “Hot Button Report” and Textile Exchange’s upcoming “Materials Matter Standard.”

Lastly, while the MMCF Programme is centred around MMCF production, it addresses and requires the engagement of stakeholders throughout the whole MMCF supply chain to support its diffusion, implementation and impact.


target audience

Brands working with man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF) supply chains, particularly the ones using the following fibres:

  • Viscose staple fibres (VSF)
  • Modal staple fibres
  • Viscose filament yarn (VFY)
  • Lyocell
  • Cuprammonium rayon (cupro)
  • Cellulose acetate (acetate)

learning outcome

After this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the scope and structure of the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V2.2*, including responsible fibre production practices, wastewater and air emission guidelines
  • Understand the technical alignment of the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V2.2 with the EU-BAT (BREF) and integration in other standards such as Textile Exchange’s upcoming “Material Matter Standard” and Canopy’s “Hot Button Report”
  • Address the role of brands and potential action points to leverage the ZDHC MMCF Programme

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course curriculum

The training for the ZDHC MMCF Programme is to cover the following topics:

  • ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V2.2: overview and alignment
    • Introduction to the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V2.2 *
    • Alignment of the MMCF Guidelines V2.2 with EU-BAT (BREF) and synergies with Textile Exchange’s “Material Matter Standard” and Canopy’s “Hot Button Report”
  • ZDHC MMCF Programme Implementation: participation process and progress of the first implementation cycle
    • How to access and complete the MMCF Module V2.0
    • Current progress and implementation challenges
  • Role of Brands in the ZDHC MMCF Programme and Brands to Zero Initiative
  • Next steps and a look forward

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Upcoming courses

Online (Self-Guided): Learners are able to take training independently on an online learning platform provided by our Approved Training Provider. Upon completion of the courses to take an exam and receive your certificate (if eligible).

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ZDHC Academy English 15 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 Sign up
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