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Certification

LWG offers four different standards for the assessment of different actors within the leather supply chain.

FAQs

FAQ In this section you can find frequently asked questions regarding Leather Working Group, our community, and the work we do.

Resources

Deforestation due diligence and regulatory compliance Deforestation due diligence in the supply chain, and  especially complying with the European Union Deforestation Regulation, is a pressing…

Learn more

Visit our knowledge hub to access important documentation related to the LWG Audit Standards, technical guides, and more.

Features

Leather Working Group will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025, so keep this page bookmarked for new stories about LWG’s global community. From interviews with tannery managers and brand…

Technical Sub Group

TSG is made up of seven people recruited from Leather Working Group member companies, certified suppliers and auditors. Its objective is to advise on technical content of the protocol in terms of…

Public Consultation

In 2026 LWG Protocol 7 will be replaced by the LWG Leather Production Standard and the LWG Chain of Custody Standard. The public consultation for the core environmental sections of the LWG…

Work with us

Working at Leather Working Group We are a diverse group, we collaborate around the world with a broad group of partners that include brands, manufacturers, environmental experts, NGOs, and farmers…

Funding

Leather Working Group is funded almost entirely by our brand, retailer, supplier and agent trader members. Our work is only possible through the continued engagement of the leather industry. Find…

Structure & Governance

Leather Working Group (LWG) is a global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the environmental impact of the leather supply chain through audit certification. Our diverse…