Leather Working Group announces new Chair
The Leather Working Group (LWG) has announced a new Chair as Ian Scher leaves the role after four years of service. Read More...
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WWF joins Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has officially joined the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, which was launched earlier this year by the Leather Working Group (LWG) and Textile Exchange. Read More...
Leather Working Group begins recruiting for Executive Director
The Leather Working Group (LWG) has announced that it is recruiting for an Executive Director as part of a structural change. Read More...
Bangladesh tannery representatives call for change
Tannery unions and industry associations have asked the Bangladesh government to establish a Leather Development Authority under the Prime Minister’s Office. Read More...
Puma signs up to Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather
Puma has signed on to the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, which was launched by Textile Exchange and the Leather Working Group (LWG). Read More...
Sales up by 30% for Ecco in 2022 Annual Report
Ecco has released its Annual Report for 2022, including its financial results, with sales up by 30% to €1.59 billion. Read More...
Tanners warn of hide smuggling due to environmental non-compliance
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...
LWG appoints Debbie Burton as Director of Marketing & Operations
Leather Working Group (LWG) has announced the appointment of Debbie Burton as its new Director of Marketing & Operations. Read More...
GM Leather to supply Ferragamo
Arzignano-headquartered GM Leather announced the start of its collaboration with Salvatore Ferragamo on June 13, supplying leathers intended for leather goods production. Read More...
Textile Exchange and LWG team up for Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather
In a drive for collective action towards creating equitable, transparent, and deforestation-free leather supply chains, global non-profits Textile Exchange and Leather Working Group (LWG) have launched the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather. Read More...
