EUDR Update – January 2025
New Training Dates for EUDR Released In our last EUDR update, we informed you that there was a proposal to add a “no risk” country category to the regulation. Subsequent to our mailing, this along with some other amendments was taken off the agenda in order to ensure that the implementation delay was able to […]
LHCA Ethiopia Workshop
At the end of 2024 SLF conducted a 2-day workshop in Adidas Ababa, facilitated by Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) and funded by the Leather and Hide Council of America (L&HCA). This workshop was attended by 35 delegates from 14 different African countries, and it provided the foundation for a much larger education and training programme that will ultimately result in participating tanneries undergoing ESG audits to support their businesses.
Did you know we can provide Training?
Did you know SLF provides Training Workshops? Whether you are a brand, leather manufacturer or a supplier, our courses are designed to provide information on the key sustainability topics associated with the leather value chain. Partners of the foundation are eligible for two free workshops per year at their own premises if in the UK, […]
SLF End of Year Meeting Roundup
End Of Year Partner Meeting – 3rd December 2024 This year’s meeting continued to build on previous years, both in terms of content and attendees. We had over 100 registrations this year, both in person and remote from 15 different countries and representing organisations from across the leather value chain. The meeting began with a […]
SMEP Bangladesh Project with UoN
SMEP Bangladeh Project Project with UoN This week SLF will be in Bangladesh for the Inception Launch of the Leathertrace Bangladesh TCLP project, funded under the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution Programme (SMEP). The programme is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The project […]
ALLPI Joins SLF
ALLPI joins SLF ustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) is delighted to welcome Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute as an Association Partner. Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of SLF, commented “ALLPI are another great example of an organisation that is driven to protect the long-term sustainability of the leather industry, and we are excited to have this […]
COP29 – Leather Manifesto 2024
International Leather Industry Calls on COP29 to recognise the positive role that long-lasting leather products can have in reducing consumption and the impact of fashion industry United Kingdom, 16th October 2024 – The Sustainable Leather Foundation, along with 21 other international leather industry organizations, has drawn the attention of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change […]
GOOD NEWS FRIDAY! SLF standards are now registered with the ITC Standards Map
GOOD NEWS FRIDAY! SLF is thrilled to announce that our environmental, social and governance audit standards are now registered on the ITC Standards Map The ITC Standards Map is a platform of over 300 voluntary standards in 192 countries. SLF is the only leather specific certification organisation to be included on the Standards Map and […]
SLF End of Year Meeting, 3rd December 2024
SLF End Of Year Meeting SLF will be holding our End of Year Partner Meeting on Tuesday 3rd December 2024, in the Leathersellers’ Hide at the University of Northampton. This year’s meeting will review SLF’s annual report, benchmarking and technical advancements along with the opportunity to hear from experts and industry professionals. See below for […]
Important Update about the EUDR
Important Update about EUDR Following developments published today in a press release from the European Commission, please see the PDF attached below for an update bulletin on the EUDR. As always, we will keep you updated with developments. EUDR Update Bulletin