The sustainability of leather In itself, leather is a sustainable product by origin because it is a by-product from the meat industry. The leather industry is creating a unique material from a skin that would otherwise mostly end up as landfill. The leather industry is a highly regulated industry with responsible value chain partners manufacturing leather under tightly controlled auditing programs that are supportive to raise the standard of modern leather manufacturing. Fashion brands increasingly source leather from leather manufacturers audited according to these standards and increasingly demand them to use chemicals that are certified according to the ZDHC levels. The growing importance of these standards is crucial for the leather industry to ensure that brands, designers and consumers value leather as a sustainable and unique material. Smit & Zoon is a proud active supporter and collaborator with global standards in order to create a leather value chain that is as sustainable as possible. See also our sites about UN Sustainable Development Goals, Tannery of the future & Safe use of chemicals. Can we help you? Do you need more additional information? chat with us More info CSR approach Quality & Compliance Partnerships Newsroom Marc Smit is part of judging team Design Challenge March 4, 2021 ILM Podcast with Hans van Haarst: Key developments in the leather industry February 18, 2021 Nera Tanning launches Biodegradability of Leather campaign February 4, 2021 read all Opinions 6 vital elements in Post COVID-19 era August 12, 2020 Being proud of leather April 15, 2020 Update leather industry April 15, 2020 read all