Leather Naturally releases new guide on leather LCA
Campaign group Leather Naturally has released a comprehensive guide to Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in the leather industry, providing valuable insights for stakeholders and consumers interested in the environmental impact of leather production. With a focus on cow leather, the guide draws on industry research to offer data-driven analysis and practical applications.
LCAs assess a product’s environmental footprint across its entire life cycle, from raw material sourcing to disposal. This approach helps companies evaluate sustainability at every stage and align with increasing regulatory requirements.
A key outcome highlighted in the guide is the updated Higg Index dataset, developed in collaboration with the Leather Working Group (LWG). The new data indicates that the environmental impact of bovine leather is 55% to 67% lower than previously reported, with Global Warming Potential reduced by 60%.
The full guide is available here
