Scottish Leather Group publishes 2025 ESG report
Leather manufacturer Scottish Leather Group (SLG), has released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.
The company confirmed that its operations are now net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, meeting a target first set in 2018. The report also highlights the commissioning of a solar PV array, higher recycling and recovery rates, and continued investment in energy and water treatment systems.
SLG produces leather with an independently verified carbon footprint of 8kg CO2e per square metre, which it says is the lowest in the industry. It has also achieved full traceability of hides to UK and Irish farms, ensuring compliance with upcoming EU deforestation rules.
The company’s Biopro technology was nominated for an Earthshot Prize earlier this year, recognising its efforts to reduce environmental impact.
Chief executive Nicholas Muirhead said: “This year’s report marks the 22nd time we have published our progress, and it shows how far the business has come in areas such as emissions, waste and traceability.”
