Burberry puts figure on LWG leather
07/07/2015
It reported an 11% rise in revenues to £2.5bn for the year to the end of March, and growth in its leather accessories division which was supported by an “increased focus on key shapes” and success in signature grain leather bags.
It announced that three-quarters of leather by volume is sourced from tanneries holding Leather Working Group certification.
It said in an investors’ statement: “Burberry has worked with these tanners to help them become more efficient in how they use chemicals and water in their processes.”
The group also decreased use of PVC in the year, and replaced it with “bio-based alternatives”.
The majority of Burberry finished goods manufacturing is based in Europe, with Italy as the largest
sourcing country.
Image: Burberry Prorsum Womenswear autumn-winter 2015
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