Signatory Friend of ZDHC - Brands gain a deeper understanding of ZDHC’s work. They can access ZDHC Solutions and Platforms, gaining more visibility over their own supply chain.

ZDHC Gateway:

1. Access to the ZDHC Gateway, both the Chemical Module and Wastewater Module, in accordance with the financial model applicable to the Friend category.
2. Access to ZDHC Gateway Solutions, including templates and guidance. Signatory Friend of ZDHC - Brand can use these to effectively communicate with and actively engage their supply chain via the ZDHC Gateway.
3. Invitation to provide insights, feedback and input to shape the development roadmap for the ZDHC Gateway, enhancing the functionality and value of this ZDHC Platform.
4. Ability to evaluate the performance of suppliers via ZDHC Solutions, which can be accessed or requested via the ZDHC Gateway.

ZDHC Academy:

1. Preferential access to ZDHC training, offered via the ZDHC Academy and delivered by ZDHC Approved Training Providers.
2. Signatory Friend of ZDHC - Brands can set up dedicated training in the ZDHC Academy for their staff members and/or suppliers.
3. A potential discount on the training participant certification fee (per participant, per training) where a threshold number of training participants is anticipated. This is subject to negotiation based on a Signatory Friend of ZDHC’s individual circumstances and needs.

Implementation:

1. Access to ZDHC Approved Consultants and Experts to support implementation activities.
2. A potential invitation to be given preferential access (prior to broader industry access) to participate in implementation innovation and/or implementation pilots and projects.

ZDHC Hosted Meetings and Events:

1. One (1) free (own travel expenses not included) ticket to the annual Signatory Friends of ZDHC Event.
2. Signatory Friends of ZDHC can grow their organisation’s profile and support the ZDHC Foundation by way of meeting/event sponsorship opportunities, as appropriate.

Other Meetings and Events:

Signatory Friends of ZDHC may be selected and requested (and supported) by the ZDHC Foundation to represent ZDHC at events as needed and if appropriate.

Networking:

Signatory Friends of ZDHC will have the opportunity to network with other Signatory Friends at ZDHC hosted meetings and events (including, from time to time, with ZDHC Signatories). These events offer a unique opportunity to share best practice, and explore mutual challenges and solutions that advance the ZDHC mission, vision and purpose.

Communication Rights:

1. The right to be named and acknowledged as a Signatory Friend of ZDHC in ZDHC’s communications and on its website (www.roadmaptozero.com).
2. The right to communicate about having Signatory Friend of ZDHC status, in accordance with the provisions of the Acknowledgement Letter.