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ZDHC launches greenhouse gas reduction study

Published: June 24, 2022

ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) has announced a new study to research manufacturers in the chemical, leather and textile industries to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG).

Kanpur tanners report only 25% of industry remains

Published: February 9, 2022

According to local news reports, Kanpur tannery owners say that only 25% of the industry has survived the pandemic intact.

Talking Point November/December 2021

Published: December 16, 2021

In this issue of ILM, leading professionals from throughout the global leather industry answer the following question: As the industry becomes more environmentally focused, how will leather change as a material?

COP26: 103 countries pledge to cut methane by 30%

Published: November 3, 2021

World leaders at the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland, have pledged to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030.

Cargill survey confirms consumers care about cattle industry climate impact

Published: August 26, 2021

The latest Feed4Thought survey from the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company found that consumers see agriculture and livestock as part of the broader climate change solution.

Faurecia details “Seat for the Planet” project

Published: February 1, 2021

The France headquartered automotive seats and components supplier said it seeks to go beyond OEMs’ specifications and targets to improve industrial processes, materials used and the seats’ design to reduce the CO2 footprint of its systems throughout their life cycle.

RCEP could help Vietnam reduce manufacturing costs

Published: November 26, 2020

As Vietnam sources a significant share of its production inputs from Asian countries such as China and South Korea, which were earlier not part of trade pacts, the country is expected to benefit from further preferential tariffs.

Geox to reduce supplier purchase by €40 million

Published: August 24, 2020

The Italian footwear and apparel manufacturer, which reported sales down €243.6 million (-39%) for the first half of 2020, said it is working closely with its suppliers to reduce purchases for the upcoming autumn-winter collection.

Indian companies seek to reduce duty on EU machinery imports

Published: July 3, 2020

Companies from various sectors in India have reportedly started submitting proposals to the government in a move that seeks to reduce import dependence on China.

India could reduce leather imports from China

Published: June 5, 2020

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has named leather, furniture and air conditioning as priority sectors for which imports could be reduced, it is claimed.