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Overview of the Chemicals Management Working Group
andChemicals Management Module
American Apparel and
Footwear Association
Ho Chi Minh City
May 13, 2014
CMWG Mission
The mission of the CMWG is to drive continuous
improvement and innovation in chemicals
management practices, to accelerate the
development and use of Sustainable Chemistry.
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Chemicals Management Community of Practice
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Chemicals Management Module: Training Breakout Session
Sustainable Apparel Coalition
May 7, 2014
Supply Chain Flow
Chemical Supplier
Dyes, Finishes and Auxiliaries Mfg &Formulators
Dyehouses, Finishers, Washers
Garment makers / finishers
Brand
Agents, Vendors, Brokers, Licensees
Retailer
10 May 2013
Supply Chain Communication
Chemical Supplier
Dyes, Finishes and Auxiliaries Mfg &Formulators
Dyehouses, Finishers, Washers
Garment makers / finishers
Brand
Agents, Vendors, Brokers, Licensees
Retailer
We need Communication throughout the supply chain to manage
chemicals successfully!
What is the Chemicals Management Module?
CMM Key Facts
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Created to strengthen the Higg Index
Based on existing source frameworks
Designed to assess the maturity of a chemicals management system and guide improvements
Intended to be flexible
Will evolve over time
Designed for global applicability
Not an “OIA tool”
The Chemicals Management Module (CMM):
What kind of content is in the CMM?
CMM
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The Primary Objectives
CM 1.0 – Regulatory Awareness and Compliance
CM 2.0 – Restricted Substances/Substances of Concern
CM 3.0 – Process and Products Chemical Knowledge
CM 4.0 – Chemical Hazard Assessment
CM 5.0 – Chemical Safety and Risk Management
CM 6.0 – Safer Alternatives Assessment and Preferred Substances
CM 7.0 – Sustainable Chemical Innovation and Continuous Improvement
The Chemicals Management ModuleStakeholder Groups
Retailer Brand Supplier Chemical Supplier
Which stakeholder group(s) are you?
Process & Product
Chemicals Knowledge
Regulatory
Awareness &
Compliance
know
Primary Objectives
The Chemicals Management Module
Process & Product
Chemicals Knowledge
Regulatory
Awareness &
Compliance
Chemical Hazard
Assessment(low, med, high)
Safer
Alternatives
Assessment &
Preferred
Substances
Chemical
Safety & Risk
Management
know assess
manage
substitute
keep
insufficient
data?
regular
re-evaluation
Restricted
Substances/
Substances
of Concern
Primary Objectives
The Chemicals Management Module
Process & Product
Chemicals Knowledge
Regulatory
Awareness &
Compliance
Chemical Hazard
Assessment(low, med, high)
Safer
Alternatives
Assessment &
Preferred
Substances
Sustainable
Chemistry
Innovation &
Continuous
Improvement
Chemical
Safety & Risk
Management
know assess decide
manage
substitute
keep
innovate
insufficient
data?
regular
re-evaluation
Restricted
Substances/
Substances
of Concern
Preferred
Substances
List
Restricted
Substances
List
Substances
of Concern
List
OutputsPrimary Objectives
The Chemicals Management Module
How Performance is Measured
Foundational
• Entry-level
• Begins w/ Regulatory
Compliance & RSL
(Restricted Substances
List)
Progressive
• Beyond compliance and
RSL
• Implement processes to
identify, assess, prioritize
chemicals
• Identify preferred
substances
Aspirational
• Comprehensive knowledge
of chemicals and full
disclosure
• Implementation of Green
Chemistry practices – driving
innovation toward safer
alternatives
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The Chemicals Management Module
The Chemicals Management ModuleStakeholder Groups
Chemicals Management indicators for Higg Index 2.0
Brand Module Facility Module
REF# Questions (Primary & Secondary) Scoring
GEN-B-4.2
Brand systematically monitors applicable chemical use regulations on a regular basis to ensure compliance and to identify new or changing compliance requirements• What is the name of the
person in charge of this work?
Chemicals Management Module Reference: B1.F1
1 point
REF# Questions (Primary & Secondary) Scoring
7.1.2 Does this facility systematically monitor applicable chemical use regulations on a regular basis to ensure compliance and to identify new or changing compliance requirements?• What is the name of the person
in charge of this work?
Chemicals Management Module Reference:S1.F1
10 points
Chemicals Management indicators for Higg Index 2.0
Brand Module Facility Module
REF# Questions (Primary & Secondary) Scoring
GEN-B-4.3
Brand has a business process to ensure RSL compliance which includes monitoring, verifying, and corrective action when RSL non-compliance is identified. • Can you provide
documentation of your business process and any applicable supporting documents to ensure compliance?
• Can you provide documentation of any corrective action(s) taken as a result of RSL non-compliance?
Chemicals Management Module Reference: B2.P2
1 point
REF# Questions (Primary & Secondary) Scoring
7.1.3 Does this facility have a business process to ensure compliance with all RSLs for brands it does business with?• Can you provide
documentation of your business process and any applicable supporting documents to ensure compliance?
• Can you provide documentation of any corrective action(s) taken as a result of RSL non-compliance?
Chemicals Management Module Reference: S2.P2
10 points
Chemicals Management indicators for Higg Index 2.0
Brand Module Facility Module
REF# Questions (Primary & Secondary) Scoring
GEN-B-4.4
Brand communicates with its suppliers its desire to know more about the chemicals used in manufacturing processes and/or residing in final product, and selects product(s) to gather data on.• Which products have you
selected to gather data on?
Chemicals Management Module Reference: B3.F5
1 point
REF# Questions (Primary & Secondary) Scoring
7.1.4 Does this facility have a documented inventory of chemicals used to make your products, and the respective supplier for each chemical?• Can you provide this
documentation upon request?
Chemicals Management Module Reference: S3.F4
10 points
Where can I find the CMM and supporting info?
CMM Download Page is linked from the Higg Index Web Tool (more info resource advisor)
CMM Download Page
http://outdoorindustry.org/responsibility/chemicals/cmpilot.html
Introductionto the CMM
Indicators (pdf format)
Self-Assessmentto the Indicators
(Excel format)
Know-How(supplementary guidance on key
resources)
GlossaryAction Plan
template
Where can I go for additional support?
CMWG Steering Committee
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CMWG Steering Committee – 14 members
Todd Copeland [email protected]
Bob Buck [email protected]
Tommy Thompson [email protected]
Kevin Myette [email protected]
Beth Jensen [email protected]
Please email one of us!
We are happy to work with you and connect you with others that can help.
How do I get involved with improving the CMM?
How to get involved!
• Join the CMWG Community of Practice
• Join one of the CMWG Task Forces
• Suggest additions to the know-how resources
• Attend the CMWG meeting at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, UT on August 4-5
Establish a Company
Management System
Starting Your Chemical Management Program
• Management Support
• Documented System (OIA/SAC Chemical Framework)
– Internal Manufacturing
– Sourcing
• RSL(s)
• MSDS’s and VPEP’s
• Cross Reference MSDS’s and VPEP’s with RSL’s
• Take Action on Any Chemicals of Concern
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Link to OIA Chemicals Management Module web tool and guidance:
http://www.outdoorindustry.org/responsibility/chemicals/cmpilot.html
Link to SAC Higg Index
http://www.outdoorindustry.org/responsibility/chemicals/cmpilot.html
Links to AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL) and Voluntary Product Environmental Profile (VPEP):
https://www.wewear.org/industry-resources/restricted-substances-list/english/
https://www.vpepxchange.com/
