basic andadvanced courses
These are the accredited Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemical courses available on the ZDHC Platform. There are four types of session that Process Factory is capable of organising thanks to its unique experience in the classroom and the field. The duration and format of each session depends on the way in which it is administered: 4 or 8 hours in a single day for classroom-based sessions, 2-and-a-half-hour slots spread over three consecutive days for remote sessions.
ZDHC CMS Framework Training for Suppliers
Basic course
Objective of the training: understand the ZDHC Chemical Management System (CMS) and provide an overview of guidelines, platforms and solutions introduced by the Foundation to support the development and implementation of chemical management system.
Calendar
- Online in Italian on 7-8-9 February 2023 (9.00-11.30)
- Online in italian on 5-6-7 July 2023 (9.00-11.30)
- Online in italian on 24-25 October 2023 (9.00-11.30), 26 October 2023 (14.30-17.00)
ZDHC CMS Framework Training for Brands & Retailers
Basic course
Objective of the training: understand the ZDHC Chemical Management System (CMS) and provide an overview of the guidelines, platforms and solutions introduced by the Foundation to support the implementation of a strategy for toxic and harmful chemicals elimination.
Calendar
- Florence, in italian on 19 May 2023 (9.00-13.00)
- In person in italian on 22 November 2023 (11.00-16.00)
Introduction to Chemical Management for Leather Tanneries
Basic course
The course programme and aims are the same as those for the textile supply chain. The difference is in the sector examined, and the team of instructors will adapt the didactics and above all interaction with the participants to its specific nature and requirements, presenting practical examples and highlighting issues and implications that are typical of the leather supply chain.
Calendar
TBD
Top 10 Issues & Best practices
Basic course
The aim of the course is to identify possible criticalities in the implementation of a chemical management system and the most suitable solutions for overcoming the operational challenges within the organisation, and qualify the company system for the management of chemical substances in the production process.
Calendar
TBD
Wastewater Management
Advanced course
At the end of the course, the participants will have a complete overview of the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines, the requirements for water sampling and analysis and the technology available for water treatment. The main objective is to provide the necessary knowledge for the management of nonconformity once the source of the problem has been identified.
Calendar
- Online in italian on 7 November (9.00-12.00)
ZDHC CMS TIG
Advanced course
The CMS TIG (Chemical Management System Technical Industry Guide) course was created to deepen the methodology and tools developed over time by ZDHC and implemented by the Chem 4sustainability protocol. The aim of the course is to provide participants with the know-how necessary to build a chemical management system in line with the ZDHC methodology, use the tools made available by ZDHC and understand the Supplier to Zero Program up to the Aspirational level.
Calendar
- In person (Florence) in Italian on 29 March (9.00-18.00)
- Online in italian on 17-18-19 April (9.00-11.30)
- Online in italian on 10-11-12 October (9.00-11.30)