Royal Smit & Zoon Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach

Royal Smit & Zoon has implemented a long‑term Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) program to support a more sustainable leather value chain – turning sustainability ambitions into actionable, data‑driven decisions.

High‑quality LCA data are available for the majority of our core‑range products, with an ambition to reach 90% coverage by 2030 as set out in the Royal Smit & Zoon Drops of Difference Sustainability Strategy. Our LCA approach is built on scientific rigour, methodological consistency and strong governance, and has been tested through pilot projects with partners to ensure robustness and practical applicability.

Royal Smit & Zoon believes that a more sustainable leather industry must be built collectively, anchored in reliable data, transparency and shared accountability across the value chain. By combining technical expertise with high-quality data, the company aims to drive impact where it matters most. Royal Smit & Zoon will continue to expand and improve its LCA dataset, and actively works closely with customers and partners to apply these insights in practice.

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