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LWG membership

Organisations that want to actively support Leather Working Group by contributing towards the development of tools and projects for a more sustainable future, can join us through membership:

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

Apply for LWG membership

LWG certification

Leather manufacturers and traders can obtain LWG Certification by completing an audit against one of the LWG Audit Standards. 

  • Leather Manufacturer
  • Leather Trader (with a warehouse)
  • Subcontractor
  • Commissioning manufacturer

LWG Assurance Services, provides independent and impartial certification against the Leather Working Group Standards. Audts can be booked and applied for directly on its website.

LWG Assurance Services

Collaborations

As a multi-stakeholder organization, we understand the value of forming meaningful partnerships and working with experts to achieve our shared goals. 

At Leather Working Group, we collaborate with many different organizations working in a similar or parallel space to us, to ensure full industry alignment and to minimize duplicative efforts. 

We have collaborated with organizations such as:

  • 1% for the Planet
  • Leather Naturally
  • National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
  • Solidaridad
  • Textile Exchange 
  • World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
  • UNIDO
  • ZDHC

Find out more about our collaborations

Already an LWG member?

Our existing members can access the private member only area by clicking the link below. Here, you can view your member data, access exclusive member-only content, and much more. Click the button below to find out more.

Access the Member Area here