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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.
Download Leather Working Group’s new supply chain mapping resource
21.07.25

Download Leather Working Group’s new supply chain mapping resource

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.
Everything you need to know about the new LWG Leather Production Standard and how to submit your feedback
27.06.25

Everything you need to know about the new LWG Leather Production Standard and how to submit your feedback

With LWG Protocol 7 set to be replaced by the LWG Leather Production Standard and the LWG Chain of Custody Standard from next year, now is the time to submit your feedback to Leather Working Group's public consultation.

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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...

Leather Working Group Executive Committee appoints new Chair

Leather Working Group Executive Committee appoints new Chair

27.09.23

We are pleased to confirm that Thomas Gregor of Ecco Leather will take up the position of Chair of the Leather Working Group Executive Committee, (LWG EC) effective 1st October 2023. Thomas is Vice President, Group Corporate...

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

21.09.23

September 21, Milan: World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will join as partner of the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, alongside Textile Exchange and Leather Working Group (LWG).

The Deforestation-Free Call to Action for...