The Bavarian specialist for viscose fibres, Kelheim Fibres, says it is reinforcing its commitment to ZDHC’s Roadmap to Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate hazardous substances throughout the entire textile value chain.

In this context, Kelheim reports it has recently successfully completed the ZDHC MMCF Guideline module, achieving the highest level, ‘Aspirational’. The module, established in 2024, assesses manufacturers of Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) for their compliance with the guideline through independent third-party audits.

Advanced environmental management is the foundation of this success, with a particular focus on reducing water and air pollution in the MMCF production process and improving chemical recovery.

Theresa Schreiner, Environmental Engineer at Kelheim Fibres, said: " Achieving the highest level, 'Aspirational,' in the ZDHC MMCF Module right from the start confirms that we are on the right path toward an even more sustainable, eco-friendly viscose fibre. Our efforts and investments over the past years are bearing fruit and can be substantiated with concrete data. As part of our environmental management system EMAS, we continue our work to continuously improve our environmental performance and to maintain our leading role in eco-friendly fibre production in the future."

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