Collaboration confirmed between SLF and Weev.

We are delighted to announce that the two organisations have entered a formal Memorandum of Understanding that is designed to create more effective industry communication channels for demonstrating sustainability and due diligence. This collaboration will bring together the power of more efficient material sourcing, with the ESG due diligence of the suppliers of the materials. […]

Sustainable Headache

During 2023, Conceria Montebello, one of SLF’s first tannery partners, embarked on a webinar series entitled “Sustainable Headache”.  This collection of webinars was designed to answer some of the questions that can cause a “headache” for many companies today.  By bringing together insights and knowledge from leather industry experts, brands and sustainability professionals, Montebello aimed […]

SLF End of Year Partner Meeting 2023

Preparations are well underway for SLF’s End of Year Partner Meeting being held on Tuesday the 12th of December from 1:30pm until 5pm (GMT). The meeting will be held both in person at the University of Northampton’s Waterside campus, as well as with remote access for those joining us virtually. You can register to attend […]

Bangladesh Visit – October 2023

Bangladesh Leather Footwear & Leathergoods International Sourcing Show (BLLISS-2023) Last week our Managing Director, Deborah, was honoured to be invited to visit Bangladesh to attend the Bangladesh Leather Footwear and Leathergoods International Sourcing Show 2023 (BLLISS).   Running since 2017, this will be the 4th edition of BLLISS which is fast becoming a must-attend event staple […]

COP28 – Leather Manifesto 19th October 2023

United Kingdom, 19th October 2023 – The Sustainable Leather Foundation, along with 27 other international leather industry organizations, again called on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to recognise the positive impact of natural materials such as leather on people, lives, and livelihoods and as a means of directly mitigating climate impact. Expanding […]

BLLISS – Bangladesh 2023

Bangladesh Leather Footwear & Leathergoods International Sourcing Show (BLLISS-2023) This week sees our Managing Director, Deborah, travel out to Bangladesh for the Bangladesh Leather Footwear and Leathergoods International Sourcing Show 2023 (BLLISS).   Running since 2017, this will be the 4th edition of BLISS which is fast becoming a must-attend event staple on the calendar for […]

September 2023 Newsletter

Our latest roundup of news, including information about our Are You Ready? campaign, Traceability, University of Northampton Sustainability Summit, upcoming presentation at ACLE Shanghai and our End of Year Partner Meeting.

Lineapelle Milan 2023

The SLF team shared a rare opportunity to come together in person during Lineapelle on 19-21st September.  Our Technical Director, Katie Kutskill was present from the USA and joined Sam, our Operations Manager and Deborah our MD, on our stand, where we welcomed visitors from all around the world. From Tuesday through to Thursday the […]

Deborah Taylor Admitted To The Worshipful Company of Curriers

On Friday 22nd September 2023, our Founder and Managing Director, Deborah Taylor was admitted as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Curriers. The admittance took place at Tallow Chandlers Hall and was followed by a Michaelmas Court Dinner, where Deborah also delivered the after dinner address. The Curriers’ Company is one of the oldest […]

Desert Spring joins SLF

Throughout recent years in the leather industry, renewable chemistry alternatives have become more widely available and SLF recently welcomed into partnership a company that is developing another great example of innovation in this remit. DesertSpring is a joint venture from three companies that are experts in innovative social business, producing quality materials for leather production […]