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.

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 […]

SLF Is 1 Year Old!

Today, 14th July 2021, to celebrate our first birthday, we decided to take a look at the key milestones already achieved. Not bad for 12 months!

SLF’s pathway to no-deforestation and preservation of biodiversity

The Sustainable Leather Foundation believes that through due diligence and respecting the natural balance of ecosystems, the leather industry is well positioned to be a positive driver for a sustainable cycle of production that safeguards against the exploitation of people and finite planet resources.

SLF’s pathway to a traceable and transparent leather industry

textile leather

The Sustainable Leather Foundation believes that traceability and transparency are fundamental elements to provide the leather value chain with adequate socio-environmental safeguards and, from its inception, has held them as key priorities for improved environmental, social, corporate, and operational governance.

Responsible Leather Round Table

On Tuesday 15th December, Textile Exchange held their annual Responsible Leather Round Table, this year as a virtual event due to the ongoing risk of Covid-19. Our Managing Director, Deborah Taylor, was one of the speakers during the event and gave a round up of industry news at the start of the session. Deborah has […]

Leather: Social & Environmental Report: 2020 Conference

Conference report

On Tuesday 1st December, The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (COTANCE) along with IndustriALL hosted the Final Conference to present the Leather SER 2020. Delegates heard from a number of interesting speakers who gave presentations on the the General Landscape, Economic Overview, Social Footprint and Environmental Footprint of […]