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 manufacturers
What are the benefits of LWG 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
Exclusive 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 & Communication Tools
- Permitted use of the LWG Member logo to demonstrate commitment to responsible leather sourcing
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