Scottish Leather Group achieves Scope 1 and 2 net zero
Scottish Leather Group (SLG) has achieved net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions, according to its 2026 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. Read More...
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ZDHC appoints Stefan Seidel as Chief Impact Officer
The ZDHC Foundation has appointed Stefan Seidel as its new Chief Impact Officer, succeeding Scott Echols, who has helped shape the organisation and its Roadmap to Zero Programme for 11 years. Read More...
ECHA flags new bisphenol for SVHC consideration
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has received a new intention to identify 4,4'-methylenediphenol, also known as Bisphenol F (BPF) as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) under REACH. Read More...
Nepal court challenges leather industry environmental rules
Nepal’s Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order in a petition seeking the introduction of integrated environmental standards for leather-processing industries and minimum distances between tanneries and human settlements. Read More...
How leather clusters stay alive
Three little questions. First what decides the location of a tannery? Secondly, how does that grow into a cluster and what does it look like? Thirdly, how do you keep it alive? In his latest ILM column, Mike Redwood answers these. Read More...
UITIC reveals theme for 2027 Jakarta Congress
UITIC has revealed further details of its 23rd International Congress, which will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, from August 2-4 2027, including the event’s official theme: “Engineering the Future of the Footwear Industry”. Read More...
Alligator industry a case for conservation-led leather
An AQC alligator online seminar organised in collaboration with Louisiana Alligator and Ranchers Association (LAFRA) brought together scientists, farmers, luxury brands and leather specialists to examine the environmental, welfare and economic case for American alligator leather. ILM Editor Megan Thomas reports on the event. Read More...
Bally’s German subsidiary enters preliminary insolvency
Swiss luxury footwear and leather goods brand Bally’s German subsidiary has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings. Read More...
Chinese-backed firms turn Savar tannery waste into export products
Chinese-backed companies in Bangladesh are turning solid tannery waste into gelatine and industrial protein powder, creating a potential new outlet for materials that have historically been dumped and caused environmental problems. Read More...
Free-from tanning chemicals
The restricted substance list (RSL) has dominated conformance/compliance in the leather industry for the past 15 years. Karl Flowers, ILM Consultant Technical Editor, discusses. Read More...
