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See more about LWG's focus areas and the positive change we're driving across the world.

The LWG Standards recognize world-leading social certification schemes.

…We offer audit standards to assess manufacturers within the leather supply chain

See how we deliver on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)

… In 2026, LWG Protocol 7 will be replaced by the LWG Sustainability System This will comprise of Leather Production Standard Chain of Custody Standard Decarbonisation Framework (including Site Carbon Metric).…

…Start your journey to LWG certification Your business may be certified if you manufacture or trade leather. Since 2005, we have designed standards to certify all actors in the supply chain, from rawhide to finished…

… Leather Working Group is developing its next Standard, which will include moving from the current protocol to a Sustainability System that incorporates a Manufacturing Standard,  Chain of Custody and…

… Leather Working Group’s Supply Chain Mapping and Deforestation Due Diligence Questionnaire is a new resource to help brands and retailers get started with supply chain mapping and deforestation due diligence. …

… Subscription Members The work of Leather Working Group is made possible with the support that is paid by our brand and retail, supplier, and Affiliate members on an annual basis. It is important to recognize that…