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, […]
Shining a light on supplier inclusion
Collective Action Reimagined.
A new report has been published by Transformer Foundation calling more better supplier engagement in multi-stakeholder initiatives working in the fashion industry.
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 […]
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
Let’s talk about greenwashing – S&V Magazine Article
Let’s talk about greenwashing Last month, on a Saturday, an email arrived in my SLF inbox from a company in India, complete with brochure attachment for their “innovative Vegan Leather”! The email reads: Dear Sir / Madam I hope you are doing well. Our company XXXXX is one of the top manufacturers and exporters of […]
Finding our industry voice – S&V Magazine Article
Finding Our Industry Voice In one week during June 2024 no less than three companies have spoken with SLF about the lack of industry cohesiveness when it comes to external representation. Complaints that our existing support organisations are not doing enough to ensure the industry’s opinions and concerns at inter-governmental level are regularly heard. Having […]
Deforestation is the number one risk topic facing our industry – S&V Magazine Article
Deforestation is the number one risk topic facing our industry We have been listening to reports on the harm that deforestation does to our planet, and how important it is to preserve our forests for a healthy ecosystem, for a long time now. However, the time for listening is over and the time for action […]