Introduction to Chemical Management
Section outline
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Aaron Shum (PUMA) provides a step-by-step guide for implementing chemicals traceability based on the approach used by PUMA and their learning so far. This actionable input helps companies getting started and navigating the process.
Access to the presentation slides here.
To learn more about what the company is doing for Chemic PUMA Chemical Standards Handbook 2023
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The status-quo analysis from Milena Amaral (NEOVILI) provides a comprehensive overview of the current practices and challenges regarding chemicals traceability both in textile apparel and carpets.
Access to the full PDF report which allows for a deep-dive into the data.
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"Empowered by Transparency" is the progressive scenario story derived from a six-month co-creative process with actors from textile industry, NGOs, academic and public sector. The story illustrates the status-quo in 2040 and shows to what extent and how traceability of chemicals can be set in place, who needs to be involved and what the specific benefits including business models might be. This story was chosen to be the goal scenario for the ECHT project unanimously by all project partners involved in the process. It also represents that impact aimed for in the theory of change.
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"No P(l)ace for Trace" is the conservative and less-inspiring scenario story derived from a six-month co-creative process with actors from textile industry, NGOs, academic and public sector. The story illustrates a status-quo in 2040 where things mainly stated the same and no substantial progress was made regarding chemicals traceability. This story was explicitely dismissed as goal scenario for the ECHT project unanomously by all project partners involved in the process.
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This list indicates all 16 influencing factors identified during the scenario process of the ECHT project. They ware found to be the key leverage points for advancing or hindering chemicals traceability in global textile value chains.
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