Leather Working Group

The Commission today announced that it is proposing an extra 12 months phasing in time for EUDR. If approved by the European Parliament and the Council it would make the law applicable for large companies on 30th December 2025 and 30th June 2026 for micro and small enterprises. It has also announced the publication of additional guidance documents and a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dywTvCTx

Earlier this month our Senior Director of Operational Strategies, Carl Flach, was invited to participate in the panel discussion on the topic of “Reducing Impact” during the LWG Stakeholder Meeting in Milan. The panelists, who are experts from the leather, footwear and chemical manufacturing industry, shared their valuable experiences and viewpoints on the hot spots of the tanning industry, including chemical management, LCAs and regenerative farming. Thank you Leather Working Group for holding candid conversations between competitors, suppliers and customers. We believe that critical discussions throughout the entire supply chain is necessary to address climate impacts. By working together, we can make a more significant difference in our environment. #ISANextGenMaterials #ISATanTec #nextgenmaterials #leather #leatherindustry #reducingimpact #sustainability #materialinnovation #thebrandbehindthebrand #supplychain #climateimpacts #environmentalconcerns

Our 2024 Autumn Stakeholder Meeting is well underway in Milan, attended by a full house of our Members and Stakeholders. Our Executive Director, Vanessa Podmore, opened the meeting. So far, we've heard from some of our LWG colleagues, WWF, and Tapestry, and we're looking forward to the rest of the day's program.

We are delighted to announce the results of the recent elections for the positions of Brand/Retailer and Small Leather Manufacturer on the Executive Committee of Leather Working Group. Please join us as we extend our congratulations to Tapestry, represented by David Wright, for their successful election, and Industrias del Curtido, represented by Silvino Navarra, for their successful re-election; welcome to the LWG Executive Committee team! Thank you to all the companies that participated in the election process and everyone who took the time to cast their vote. Your continued support for the Leather Working Group is invaluable and deeply appreciated. Also, we would like to thank the outgoing brand, adidas, represented by Catherine Lee, for their valuable contribution during their terms on the Executive Committee. Thanks again to everyone involved for their ongoing commitment to the Leather Working Group. Together, we will continue to drive positive change and sustainability within the leather industry.

We are hiring a new Director of Standards in the United Kingdom or similar timezone. You can apply today via LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/4dkEGia or share this post with your network.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Communication team. As our Content Associate, you will be responsible for planning and creating content that engages our stakeholders and promotes LWG's work and values. If you are interested, please apply here: https://lnkd.in/e3HcYFCk

A great opportunity to get involved at the heart of our stakeholder community. We're hiring for the position of Engagement Associate, learn more and apply on LinkedIn here: https://lnkd.in/efVS5WR7

We're hiring for the role of Director of Standards Development. Want to learn more? Hit the link below and apply direct on LinkedIn. https://lnkd.in/eDu7EEtH