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Leather Working Group Executive Committee appoints new Chair

Leather Working Group Executive Committee appoints new Chair

… Corporate Sustainability, ECCO Group and has served on the LWG EC for two years. Having spent his entire career in the industry and working in leading tanneries around the world, Thomas has a deep knowledge…

Leather Working Group welcomes Volkswagen Group as new member in pledge for sustainable leather production

Leather Working Group welcomes Volkswagen Group as new member in pledge for sustainable leather production

… member of LWG is a further milestone on their way to achieving greater sustainability throughout their entire value chain.  “The Volkswagen Group is assuming responsibility for sustainable and transparent…

LWG Life Cycle Assessment for leather published

LWG Life Cycle Assessment for leather published

… leathers used in footwear, furniture, leather goods, and automotive upholstery. The analysis covers the entire production process—from raw material sourcing to finished leather manufacturing—and incorporates…

Structure & Governance

… of the leather supply chain through audit certification. Our diverse stakeholder group spans the entire leather industry, including leather manufacturers, chemical suppliers, major brands, and retailers.…

Commissioning Manufacturer Standard

… The LWG Commissioning Manufacturer Audit Standard requires that a company must have their entire production chain audited and certified by LWG.  Whether they subcontract out the…

Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact

Understanding the environmental impact of leather is crucial. See more about our projects here.

Deforestation-Free Call to Action

… the leather industry and promoting sustainability. It seeks to catalyze change within the entire leather value chain though collective action. By aligning their actions, brands can have a…

World Wildlife Fund Joins as a Partner for Deforestation-Free Call to Action

World Wildlife Fund Joins as a Partner for Deforestation-Free Call to Action

… and conversion-free leather. Human rights: Commit to respecting human rights across the entire bovine leather supply chain, including recognizing and protecting the rights of Indigenous peoples and…

Textile Exchange and Leather Working Group team up to Launch Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather

Textile Exchange and Leather Working Group team up to Launch Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather

… the leather industry and promoting sustainability. It seeks to catalyze change within the entire leather value chain though collective action. By aligning their actions, brands can have a…

Summary of the Virtual Stakeholders Meeting May 2023

Summary of the Virtual Stakeholders Meeting May 2023

… and Assurance. The LWG Supplier Scorecard is an incredibly important development for LWG and the entire stakeholder-base, as it signifies the first step towards increasing audit transparency and access to…