The winner of Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition 2022, , was announced last night at a Live Final!
International Student Design Competition Crowns Winner – Competition asks young designers to think natural to break the fast fashion cycle – 2,000 students from 160 institutions and 40 counties compete for title – Judging panel spans from metaverse to high fashion including Hugo Boss MD, Mulberry Head of Sustainability and Institute of Digital Fashion […]
REWIND: Real Leather. Stay Different. Documentary
Episode 1: Farming Episode 2: Fashion Episode 3: Food Episode 3: Our Future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3MscwyhfNI Leather’s impact on the environment: Good or bad? And is it that simple? Here to provide some balance in the ongoing debate about the use of our land, fast fashion, and our future – Rewind is a new documentary series that […]
Be Prepared for an Emergency – Enhanced online course “First Aid at the Workplace”
UNIDO, jointly with Common Sense eLearning, Red Cross Austria and Sustainable Leather Foundation has prepared an enhanced on-line training course “First Aid at the Workplace”. Emergencies and accidents can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them. Employers and workers may be required to deal with an emergency when it […]
Pangea Joins SLF
We are delighted to confirm that Pangea, one of the world’s leading leather suppliers to the automotive brands, has joined SLF to further demonstrate their deep commitment to a sustainable future. Pangea is a global leather supplier to the world’s leading automotive brands, providing solutions that are driving the future of automotive interiors. Headquartered in […]
UzCharmExpo October 2022
UzCharm Expo, 12th October – 14th October 2022 The Sustainable Leather Foundation is looking forward to attending the UzCharm Expo in Uzbekistan from the 12th to the 14th of October 2022.In addition, there are plans for our Managing Director, Deborah Taylor, to hold a workshop and deliver a presentation on the necessary requirements for tanneries and product […]
The SLF Social Audit has been recognised by LWG for meeting the social requirements of the LWG Leather Manufacturer Audit Protocol
The SLF social audit has been recognised by LWG for meeting the requirements of the LWG Leather Manufacturer Audit protocol We are delighted to announce that following several review sessions, the SLF Social Audit has been recognised by LWG for meeting the social requirements of the LWG Leather Manufacturer Audit Protocol. In our last post […]
Nothing to Hide Article for World Leather
World Leather’s Nothing to Hide article We are pleased that our work is now starting to support accurate data and transparent information for the industry – this is an excerpt from the most recent “Nothing to Hide” article from World Leather that our Managing Director, Deborah Taylor, contributed to. “The leather industry has been actively […]
We are a living wage employer!
SLF are officially accredited as a living wage employer We are delighted to confirm our accreditation as a Living Wage Employer ensuring we maintain the same high standards that the leather industry to striving to achieve through our supported services. Did you know that there is a difference between the “Minimum Wage” and the “Living […]
How to deal with Hydrogen Sulphide Gas Course
Going after a tannery silent killer – Enhanced online course “How to deal with hydrogen sulfide” UNIDO, jointly with Common Sense eLearning, has prepared an enhanced on-line training course “How to deal with hydrogen sulfide gas”. Hydrogen sulfide has been called the “silent killer” because it kills victims without warning. It is one of the […]
Mulberry Sustainability Report 2021-2022
Last year Mulberry announced their Made to Last Manifesto, an ambitious commitment to transform their business to a regenerative and circular model by 2030, which will enable them to achieve their goal of becoming net zero by 2035. Working with the team at Mulberry England is such a privilege. A Leather Goods Brand that clearly invests in […]