Blue Sign

bluesign system
Managing inputs. Responsible actions.
The future of
manufacturing
wfsgi
Manufacturers
Forum
2/3.12.2013
bluesign technologies ag
Global solution provider for a

sustainable textile industry
bluesign system | 2013 | www.bluesign.com
Founded in 2000 out of an

industrial project
Developed and introduced a
systemic approach based on
Input Stream Management in
the textile and related industry
More than 200 system partners
worldwide
SGS as shareholder since 2008
HQ Switzerland,
Offices in Germany, USA, South
Korea, Taiwan, China and HK
Vision / Mission
Reduce the environmental impact of the entire textile value chain

and shift towards a sustainable production of products with textile
character.
Implementing a systemic approach based on
Input Stream Management with the goal
Eliminating substances posing risks to people and the environment
from the beginning
Responsible use of resources
Safety for people and the environment
Christian Dreszig, Head of Marketing bluesign technologies ag
Sustainable manufacturing
as a result of
Input Stream Management
Future Manufacturing
Safe and sustainable
Wenn die Preise uns vorgaukeln, die Natur sei unendlich,

rennen der technische Fortschritt und die Zivilisation in den
Abgrund.
Ernst Ulrich von Weizscker (*1939), german scientist and politician, author,
Co-President Club of Rome etc. and member of the bluesign advisory board
Safe and sustainable
Manufacturing increasingly will have to anticipate on

resource productivity, eco design, input and waste streams
as well as recycling opportunities.
GDP the right measure for
welfare of a nation?
(ecol. footprint/HDI)
Decouple Wellbeing from
Resource Depletion?
shift of emphasis from
labour productivity to
resource productivity?
Efficiency and resource
productivity improvement
by factor 5?
Chemicals Inputs
Manufacturing:
CO2 output
+
Use of hazardous chemicals

-> chemical management needed
Textile value chain
Lag of information and risk

knowledge
Chemical management
Risk
Risk = Hazard x Exposure
10
Chemical management
Hazard
Human toxicity
carcinogenicity
mutagenicity / genotoxicity
reprotoxicity
developmental toxicity
neurotoxicity
endocrine disruption
skin sensitization
Environmental toxicity
persistence
bioaccumulation
aquatic toxicity
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Chemical management
Hazard
Access to data base
national/international regulations on consumer safety,

environmental protection and occupational health
Data base and voluntary agreements within the chemical industry
pay software
public web tools / search engines
substances of concern listed in so-called Restricted Substances
Lists (RSLs) and Manufacturing Restricted Substances Lists
(MRSLs) of various retailers and brands
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Chemical rating
bluesign bluetool
administration by
bluesign technologies
bluesign bluetool
Black
Chemical
supplier
Positive
List
Data
exchange
BAT/restrictions
Chemical products assessment
evaluation
rating
registration
Grey
bluesign
bluefinder
Blue
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Chemical management
Exposure
Workplace exposure special exposure scenarios
Environmental exposure
Chemicals production
Storage / transportation
Handling in textile production
special exposure scenarios
Waste streams
End-of-pipe solutions
mass stream balance, measurements, risk assessments
Consumer exposure
Exposure to skin
Oral intake
Inhalative exposure
systemic approach, risk assessments, intelligent testing
14
Chemical management
Exposure
Risk assessment by on-site inspection
Off-gas
Chemicals
Products
Raw materials
Workplace
safety
Waste
Water
Wastewater
Energy
Soil
15
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Input Stream Management
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Principles and criteria
17
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Overview EHS / CSR
EHS bluesign system
Resource
Productivity
Water
Emission
Air Emission
Consumer
Safety
Occupationa
l Health
CSR
Occupationa
l Health
Child Labour
Dormitories
Wages
Employment
Condition
bluesign applications
Web based tools for chemical

management
Evaluation and Rating by an independent third party

registration of chemical products
Publication on the bluesign bluefinder
Chemical sourcing tool as basis for
chemical management
Access to bluesign approved chemicals
Currently more than 4000 chemical products
available
Sourcing instrument for sustainable textiles,

accessories and trims
Access to manufacturers of
bluesign approved fabrics and accessories
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bluesign system partners
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Responsibly acting party of the

textile value chain
Continuously improving the
environmental performance
Focused on sustainable future
manufacturing
21
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bluesign labels
who
components
products
manufacturer and
converter
Brand
label
22
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Managing Inputs
Risk based approach

Hazard data by cooperation with chemical companies
Information on exposure by using industry knowledge
Experts knowledge to perform risk assessments
Methods to cross-check the calculations with real situations
analysis of chemical components

Screenings /re-screenings of factory sites
Emission and working place measurements
Component analysis
Risk evaluation on final end consumer products
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Responsible actions
Breaking down complex EHS-issues to a manageable level

Implementing a chemical management system
Reducing risks
Indication of resources and cost saving potentials compared to
BAT
Full traceability in the supply chain
Keeping companies know how secret
Protect people and environment
Gain trust by transparency
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Chemical suppliers (selection)
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Manufacturers of textiles and

accessories (selection)
26
Brands (selection)
lululemon athletica
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Managing inputs. Responsible actions.
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www.bluesign.com

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bluesign system

Managing inputs. Responsible actions.

Global solution provider for a

Founded in 2000 out of an

Reduce the environmental impact of the entire textile value chain

Christian Dreszig, Head of Marketing bluesign technologies ag

Safe and sustainable

Wenn die Preise uns vorgaukeln, die Natur sei unendlich,

Safe and sustainable

Manufacturing increasingly will have to anticipate on

Use of hazardous chemicals

Textile value chain

Lag of information and risk

Risk = Hazard x Exposure

Access to data base

national/international regulations on consumer safety,

Workplace exposure special exposure scenarios

Input Stream Management

Principles and criteria

Overview EHS / CSR

EHS bluesign system

Web based tools for chemical

Evaluation and Rating by an independent third party

Sourcing instrument for sustainable textiles,

bluesign system partners

bluesign system partners

Responsibly acting party of the

Risk based approach

Methods to cross-check the calculations with real situations

analysis of chemical components

Breaking down complex EHS-issues to a manageable level

bluesign system partners

Chemical suppliers (selection)

bluesign system partners

Manufacturers of textiles and

bluesign system partners

Managing inputs. Responsible actions.

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