Become a member - Leather Working Group

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Connect with the world leaders in responsible leather production and become a member of LWG now. Our members include brands, manufacturers, suppliers, and more.

Who can join?

Brands and retailers
Suppliers of chemicals, machinery and testing equipment, etc.
Agent traders (traders without a warehouse)
Groups and associations
NGOs and CSOs
Finished product manufacturer

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What are the benefits of Leather Working Group membership?

Collaborative development

Ongoing development of the LWG Standards through engagement, collaboration, and consultation
Participation in dedicated stakeholder development projects - current initiatives include the Deforestation-Free Toolkit Workshop and Supply Chain Mapping pilot
Driving change through initiatives like the Higg MSI impact score reduction and the Deforestation-Free Call to Action
Engagement with third-party organisations to deliver alignment and efficiency
Share expertise and insights through cross-sector meetings and workshops
Play an active role in shaping the industry's future, through input into technical work streams or representation on the Board

Access to data and insights

Exclusive-to-members value-added data, such as the LWG Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Report and Animal Welfare reports
Custom preferred supplier lists and the option to request detailed supplier scorecards
Regular, exclusive stakeholder updates, online and in person, that keep members informed

Learning, resources and continuous improvement

Ongoing learning through stakeholder webinars featuring expert guest speakers
24/7 access to member resources, including a full catalogue of webinar recordings via the User Portal

Brand visibility and communication tools

Permitted use of the LWG Member logo to demonstrate commitment to responsible leather sourcing

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Join a global community committed to driving positive change in the leather industry.

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