Leather Working Group

We are proud to announce JLR has joined the Leather Working Group (LWG), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving standards and driving positive societal and environmental change within the leather industry through greater transparency and supply chain collaboration.   Full traceability in our supply chains is one of the most important ways we can meet client expectations and ensure we source the highest-quality materials in our luxury vehicles responsibly. Supporting the LWG by sourcing leather from its certified tanneries promotes sustainable leather production and aligns with our commitment to ethical sourcing, transparency, and the implementation of best practices across our supply chain. #Reimagine #Sustainability

Please congratulate the brand that joined Leather Working Group in December, confirming its commitment to continuous improvement and supporting responsible leather manufacturing. For more information on this news, please visit: https://bit.ly/4h8Rfyu

As we close out 2024, Leather Working Group (LWG) Executive Director Vanessa Podmore reflects on her first six months with the organisation and the transformative year for LWG in an exclusive interview. We are closed now until 2nd January 2025 to give our incredible team a well-deserved break. Wishing all our followers a happy holiday season, we look forward to connecting again next year!   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFqHHCTP

We are excited to announce the publication of the LWG Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report, designed to deliver accurate and up-to-date insights into the environmental impacts of leather production. Available to LWG stakeholders, this report marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainability within the leather industry, equipping stakeholders with the tools and information needed to reduce environmental footprints and make informed decisions. SPIN 360 Read more https://bit.ly/3BbJXLl

Please congratulate the new brands that joined Leather Working Group recently, confirming their commitment to continuous improvement and supporting responsible leather manufacturing.

Leather Working Group (LWG) and Leather Naturally announce that a combined data submission done by SPIN360 from their respective Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies has been adopted as a new average for bovine leather by the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI). Click to find out more: https://bit.ly/4eSTp4T

Thank you to the LWG for hosting a great panel and for inviting me to be a part of it! I enjoyed the conversation and am excited at the opportunities to collaborate across the industry to drive positive impact.

The Commission today announced that it is proposing an extra 12 months phasing in time for EUDR. If approved by the European Parliament and the Council it would make the law applicable for large companies on 30th December 2025 and 30th June 2026 for micro and small enterprises. It has also announced the publication of additional guidance documents and a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dywTvCTx

Earlier this month our Senior Director of Operational Strategies, Carl Flach, was invited to participate in the panel discussion on the topic of “Reducing Impact” during the LWG Stakeholder Meeting in Milan. The panelists, who are experts from the leather, footwear and chemical manufacturing industry, shared their valuable experiences and viewpoints on the hot spots of the tanning industry, including chemical management, LCAs and regenerative farming. Thank you Leather Working Group for holding candid conversations between competitors, suppliers and customers. We believe that critical discussions throughout the entire supply chain is necessary to address climate impacts. By working together, we can make a more significant difference in our environment. #ISANextGenMaterials #ISATanTec #nextgenmaterials #leather #leatherindustry #reducingimpact #sustainability #materialinnovation #thebrandbehindthebrand #supplychain #climateimpacts #environmentalconcerns

Our 2024 Autumn Stakeholder Meeting is well underway in Milan, attended by a full house of our Members and Stakeholders. Our Executive Director, Vanessa Podmore, opened the meeting. So far, we've heard from some of our LWG colleagues, WWF, and Tapestry, and we're looking forward to the rest of the day's program.