environmental

Tanners warn of hide smuggling due to environmental non-compliance

Published: June 21, 2023

Tanners in Bangladesh are concerned that hides may be smuggled into India where they can be sold to tanneries with Leather Working Group (LWG) certification. Read More...

Environmental clearance granted for Bangladesh tanneries

Published: October 3, 2022

The Department of Environment has renewed environmental clearance certificates for 14 tanneries in Bangladesh after a hold of over a year.

Stahl underlines supply chain commitment with EcoVadis Platinum

Published: September 19, 2022

Stahl, the global leather chemical producer, has been awarded the highest EcoVadis Platinum rating, placing it within the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

Prada Group acquires stake in Conceria Superior

Published: September 15, 2022

Prada Group has announced the acquisition of a 43.65% stake of Conceria Superior, a tannery based in Santa Croce sull'Arno.

SSIP research to optimise wet-white automotive tanning processes

Published: September 9, 2022

An expert from the Italian Leather Research Institute (SSIP) will speak at an ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain conference in Milan on optimising tanning processes for auto leathers.

Leather chemicals held at port over bond licence renewal

Published: August 23, 2022

After 27 tanneries had their bond licence renewal suspended over environmental non-compliance, production is now threatened by a lack of chemicals.

AAQTIC to host webinar on tannery safety

Published: July 25, 2022

On July 26, AAQTIC will host a webinar on tannery safety and the risks that arise in riverside operations.

Bond licence renewal suspended for 27 non-compliant tanneries

Published: July 18, 2022

Renewal of bond licences for 27 tanneries has been suspended due to environmental non-compliance.

First Chinese automotive manufacturer joins LWG

Published: May 24, 2022

Li Auto has become the first China-based automotive manufacturer to join the Leather Working Group (LWG).

Australian Fashion Council launches fashion trademark

Published: May 11, 2022

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has announced the launch of the Australian Fashion trademark to identify goods originating from the country.