Okapuka advances sustainability credentials
Okapuka Tannery in Namibia has taken a further step towards strengthening its international sustainability credentials, following an assessment by a global leather sector organisation. Read More...
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Formal leather traceability standard unveiled at APLF 2026 conference
Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of the Sustainable Leather Foundation, will introduce the new EU standard around leather traceability at the upcoming ‘Leather Supply Chain Conference 2026 – The Great Leather Reset’, which is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) ahead of the APLF in Hong Kong on March 11. Read More...
ILM subscribers offered exclusive SLF audit discount
International Leather Maker (ILM) subscribers can now access an exclusive discount on audits carried out by the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF), as part of ILM’s ongoing commitment to delivering practical value alongside trusted industry insight. Read More...
SLF reports international progress
As the end of 2025 approached, the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) hosted a stakeholder briefing on the outcomes and successes of 2025, highlighting benchmarking growth, progress toward ISO accreditation, strategic guidance from its advisory board, key regulatory updates and plans for continued expansion into 2026. The session took place on December 18, 2025. Read More...
SLF sets 2026 strategy and welcomes new advisory board chair
The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) held its end-of-year Strategy Meeting on December 3, which concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear roadmap for 2026 and beyond. Read More...
SLF Auditing Services appoints Head of Technical Department
SLF Auditing Services has announced the appointment of Stuart Cranfield as Head of its Technical Department, effective June 1, 2025. Read More...
Championing Transparency and Traceability: The Sustainable Leather Foundation’s Global Mission
In today’s evolving global landscape, the leather industry faces increasing pressure to demonstrate environmental stewardship, ethical responsibility and supply chain accountability. The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) is answering that call – working at the heart of the sector to promote practical, credible and measurable sustainability improvements. Read More...
Navigating EUDR with the Sustainable Leather Foundation
At the upcoming Leather Supply Chain Symposium, Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) Managing Director Deborah Taylor will provide updates and insights on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Read More...
Leather is not a driver of deforestation, Cotance reports
Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, Secretary General of Cotance, told attendees at the Sustainable Leather Foundation Annual Partner Meeting in Northampton on December 3 that it has been scientifically proven that leather is not a driver of deforestation. Read More...
SLF grows membership in 2024
The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) announced at its annual partner meeting on December 3 that it had grown its membership base in 2024. Read More...
