EUDR Update – Country Profiles now published
Country Risk Classification Now Published The European Commission on 22nd May 2025 adopted the Implementing Act on the country benchmarking system under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The Implementing Regulation classifies countries according to their risk of deforestation associated with the production of the seven commodities covered by the EUDR: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, […]
EUDR Update – April Update
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 […]
SLF – Governed with Integrity
Here at SLF, we understand the importance of integrity within our scope of work on behalf of the leather industry. That’s why we have a robust system of policies and procedures to guide the way in which we work, from standard setting to audit delivery and certification, to ensure that we uphold exemplary governance. In 2024, SLF underwent an external third party review of all our standards and benchmarks, governance systems, procedures and guidance notes, following which the SLF Environmental, Social and Governance Standards became the first leather specific Standards to be published on the ITC Global Standards Map. This year will see our auditing division, SLF Auditing Services Ltd, further our commitment by undertaking UKAS accreditation as a certification body. We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Stuart Cranfield to manage our accreditation process with us and look forward to strengthening our ability to continue to meet industry and regulatory requirements.
How our Transparency Dashboard Supports Improvement
The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) developed the SLF Transparency Dashboard™ to address key challenges in the leather industry and to promote transparency, inclusivity, and progress in meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Through extensive engagement with stakeholders, SLF identified recurring issues that led to this innovative solution, aiming to support sustainable practices and industry-wide alignment.
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 […]
July 2021 Workshop Videos Available Now
Did you miss our Workshops? You can now watch the recordings here
Technical Documents Released!
Technical Documents now available!
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.