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EUDRNew proposals to exclude leather from the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation
07.05.26

New proposals to exclude leather from the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation

On 4th May, 2026, the European Commission published a simplification package that includes excluding leather from the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) subject to a public consultation.
Adidas, represented by Catherine Lee, joins the Leather Working Group Board
27.03.26

Adidas, represented by Catherine Lee, joins the Leather Working Group Board

Leather Working Group announces the election of adidas, represented by Catherine Lee, to the Leather Working Group Board.
Global Traceability Framework for Beef and Leather
05.02.26

Get updates on The Global Traceability Framework for Beef and Leather with this webinar

Better Food For Future will be providing updates about The Global Traceability Framework for Beef and Leather with a live and interactive webinar about its joint initiative with Word Wildlife Fund on February 19.
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.

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World Leather Day 2024

25.04.24

World Leather Day was inaugurated by Leather Working Group in collaboration with Leather Naturally to celebrate the long-lasting beauty of leather and its place in a circular economy.The theme for this year’s celebration is...

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Traceability & Due Diligence Workshop

17.04.24

The LWG workshop during APLF 2024 Hong Kong focused on the issues of traceability and deforestation due diligence in the leather supply chains, attracting 48 participants including leather manufacturers, brands, affiliates, and...

World Leather Day 2024

World Leather Day 2024

10.04.24

World Leather Day was inaugurated by Leather Working Group in collaboration with Leather Naturally to celebrate the long-lasting beauty of leather and its place in a circular economy.

This year on April 26, 2024, we come together...

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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...