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Sources say consultancy firm is undermining COP28

Published: November 13, 2023

Sources have reported that U.S.-based consultancy McKinsey & Company is using its position as a key advisor to COP28 to push the interests of its oil and gas clients. Read More...

Leather must get involved at COP28

Mike Redwood Published: October 17, 2023

Mike Redwood looks forward to the upcoming COP28 summit and explains why the leather industry must be present to fight for its position. Read More...

Tanning communities could help shift towards renewables

Mike Redwood Published: May 31, 2023

Mike Redwood points out how tanning areas around the world offer a unique opportunity to shift to renewable energy and secure power independence. Read More...

Pakistan and Russia agree to promote trade

Published: January 30, 2023

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has signed an agreement with the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to promote business between the two countries.

Transport tomorrow, problems today

Published: July 13, 2022

Mike Redwood examines ongoing turmoil and uncertainty in the automotive sector and the possible consequences for the leather industry.

Quimser fatliquors produced without fish oil

Published: July 11, 2022

Spain-based leather chemicals maker Quimser has highlighted its efforts to produce products without damaging the environment with its new fatliquors.

Biomaterials industry figure criticises Higg MSI for underreported emissions

Published: June 23, 2022

Founder and CEO of biomaterials company Natural Fiber Welding, Luke Haverhals, has taken to LinkedIn to criticise the Sustainable Apparel Coalition after the oil and gas industry was found to be underreporting emissions.

Leather as the most sustainable material in cars

Published: June 24, 2019

Recognising that the automotive sector is undergoing its biggest period of change in its history, the Leather Naturally initiative debunks the idea that oil-based fabrics are more sustainable than leather.

Higher crude oil prices could benefit the leather sector

Published: March 22, 2018

Providing an overview of the current market situation for the manufacturers of leather products, the organisers of the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) say lower hide and wet-blue prices coupled with higher crude oil prices could boost demand for leather as a material.

The enigma of Japanese leather

Published: September 20, 2017

The Archaeological Leather Group organised a half-day seminar at the Leathersellers’ livery hall in London on September 19. “Enigma of Japanese Leather” featured presentations on ancient tanning and leather making techniques from Japan with a selection of historical leather artefacts from Japan.