CICB Sustainability Forum will address one of the most relevant topics for the future of the leather chain

17 February 2025 Brazil – CICB Sustainability Forum will address one of the most relevant topics for the future of the leather chain Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) measures the environmental impacts of a product or process, from the sourcing of raw materials and inputs to its repurposing. In the leather sector, LCA is already in… Continue reading CICB Sustainability Forum will address one of the most relevant topics for the future of the leather chain

Calling Leather Craft Experts

14 February 2025 Calling Leather Craft Experts Leather Naturally writes on LinkedIn: It is so good to see so many leather crafters teaching their skills to others around the world. Leather crafting is one of the oldest skills known to civilisation and in the words of the brilliant Yusuf Osman, it’s also one of the… Continue reading Calling Leather Craft Experts

Luxury

14 February 2025 Luxury Revenue decline of 12% confirms ‘difficult year’ for Kering. Full-year results for 2024 show revenues of €17.2 billion for luxury group Kering, down by 12% compared to the previous year. By Leatherbiz. Chief executive, François-Henri Pinault, said he was confident changes the group made in the course of “a difficult year”… Continue reading Luxury

Environment – Leather Footprint and LCA

14 February 2025 Environment – Leather Footprint and LCA Brett Mathews writes on LinkedIn:   NEW STUDY FINDS LEATHER’S ENVIRONMENT IMPACT HAS BEEN OVERSTATED: A groundbreaking new study offers the most comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the modern cow leather industry to date.   Researchers analysed data from 56 LCA studies across 16 facilities… Continue reading Environment – Leather Footprint and LCA

Waste not. Want not! – Upcycling

13 February 2025 Waste not. Want not! – Upcycling Brusarosco writes on LinkedIn: Born from our value pillars of innovation and sustainability, Sec0nda Vita® is our proprietary upcycling solution that transforms leather by-products from the automotive supply chain into a new surface material product. A premium circular alternative that enhances traceability, reduces waste, and elevates… Continue reading Waste not. Want not! – Upcycling

Europe – Traceability and EUDR

13 February 2025 Europe – Traceability and EUDR COTANCE writes on LinkedIn: With the entry into force of the EUDR began the countdown to achieving full traceability of bovine leather back to the animal’s birth farm. The postponement of the entry into application of the regulation has given extra time for the trade & industry… Continue reading Europe – Traceability and EUDR

Environment – Leather’s Environmental Footprint

13 February 2025 Environment – Leather’s Environmental Footprint Leather Naturally writes on LinkedIn: Our new Paper “A Global Study on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the Modern Cow Leather Industry” has been published in the Discover Sustainability Journal. This joint paper between Leather Naturally and SPIN 360 represents a significant contribution to the leather… Continue reading Environment – Leather’s Environmental Footprint

Leather means Longevity

12 February 2025 Leather means Longevity Francis Tsang writes on LinkedIn: Supporting a socially and environmentally Responsible Tibetan Yak leather value chain can have significant benefits for both local communities and the environment.   Good quality leather naturally ages and character over time without looking worn or damaged.   Here are the examples: twenty-year-old leather… Continue reading Leather means Longevity

Automotive – Commemorating the Year of the Dragon

12 February 2025 Automotive – Commemorating the Year of the Dragon Rolls-Royce Extended Year of the Dragon Special Edition: Leather at its Heart Rolls-Royce’s Year of the Dragon Special Edition commemorates the Chinese Lunar Year with tailored design features. Released in limited numbers, it combines cultural references with traditional craftsmanship. Central to its appeal is… Continue reading Automotive – Commemorating the Year of the Dragon

Leather and hide buyer guidance for deforestation-free supply chains

12 February 2025 Hong Kong – Leather and Hide Buyer Guidance for Deforestation-Free Supply Chains Hong Kong A joint presentation from WWF U.S. and Imaflora aims to add clarity to companies (tanneries and brands) buying leather from Brazil and trying to implement steps to assess their supply chains against deforestation. It will be presented at… Continue reading Leather and hide buyer guidance for deforestation-free supply chains