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Leather Working Group’s 2025 Year In Review
16.12.25

The Leather Working Group Year In Review is here

From developing new standards to launching LWG Assurance Services, take a look back at the past 12 months of reducing the environmental impact of the leather industry with Leather Working Group’s Year In Review for 2025.
Get to know Leather Working Group at ISPO Munich
17.11.25

Get to know Leather Working Group at ISPO Munich

Learn why responsible leather production will be playing a key role at one of the world’s largest trade fairs for the sports industry from 30 November to 2 December.
Leather Working Group announces appointment of new Board Chair
09.10.25

Leather Working Group announces appointment of new Board Chair

Vice President of Advanced Technological Developments at Tapestry, David Wright, has been appointed to Leather Working Group’s Board.
Leather Working Group opens new public consultation on Chain of Custody and due diligence
01.10.25

Leather Working Group opens new public consultation on Chain of Custody and due diligence

With LWG Protocol 7 set to be replaced in 2026, now is the time to submit your feedback to Leather Working Group’s latest public consultation.
Leather Working Group publishes new membership guidance for brands
16.09.25

Leather Working Group publishes new membership guidance for brands

New guidance about how brands can communicate their Leather Working Group membership more clearly and responsibly is available – check it out now.
Malack Abdul Wahab
14.08.25

Malack Abdul Wahab joins LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

Managing Director of KH Exports India Pvt Ltd Malack Abdul Wahab has joined the Leather Working Group Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative.

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Executive Committee Elections March 2024 - Announcement of Results

08.04.24

We are delighted to announce the results of the recent elections for the positions of Brand/Retailer on the Executive Committee of Leather Working Group.

Please join us as we extend our congratulations to Dr. Martens, represented...

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Leather Working Group at the OECD Forum: Due diligence in the garment & footwear sector

29.02.24

Leather Working Group was pleased to both attend and contribute to the recent OECD Forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector. Read Director of Sustainability, Christina Trautmann’s summary and insights from the two...

Leather Working Group and ZDHC Foundation Announce Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Chemical Management in Leather Manufacturing

Leather Working Group and ZDHC Foundation Announce Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Chemical Management in Leather Manufacturing

15.02.24

Leather Working Group and ZDHC Foundation Announce Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Chemical Management in Leather Manufacturing

In a significant step forward for sustainable leather manufacturing, the Leather Working Group...

Leather Manufacturer WEBINAR: Deforestation due diligence and regulatory compliance

Leather Manufacturer WEBINAR: Deforestation due diligence and regulatory compliance

31.10.23

In response to the pressing issue of deforestation, the forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation, and the aims of deforestation-free supply chains, we cordially invite all leather manufacturers and supply chain stakeholders to...

Changes to the assessment of calfskin production

Changes to the assessment of calfskin production

30.10.23

Leather Working Group recognises that the processing of calfskin requires greater water and energy use per square meter of material produced than other bovine materials.  Previously there has not been sufficient data to create a...

International Leather Industry Calls on COP28 to Recognise the Positive Role of Leather

International Leather Industry Calls on COP28 to Recognise the Positive Role of Leather

25.10.23

Leather Working Group, along with 27 other international leather industry organizations, again called on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to recognise the positive impact of natural materials such as...