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Why is Traceability of leather important? Driving the implementation of systems and processes which enable transparency in the leather industry is a strategic priority for LWG members. …

Ensuring best practices in the procurement, use, storage, and disposal of chemical substances.

Find out more about animal welfare considerations when making, purchasing and using leather.

European Union As part of the European Green Deal and the 2030 EU Biodiversity Strategy, the European Commission adopted on 16 May, 2023, a new regulation to curb EU-driven deforestation and…

Leather Working Group, Textile Exchange, and the World Wildlife Fund have joined forces to launch a Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, in a global effort to address deforestation…

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

RSL - Restricted Substances List:  The RSL applies to the finished product. The product is tested for a variety of chemical substances to ensure regulatory compliance to safety standards and…

See more about our approach to traceability in the leather supply chain through LWG certification.

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

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