Two more tanners achieve LWG gold
4 April 2012Simona Tanning and LeFarc SA de CV are the two latest tanneries that to achieve the top rated Leather Working Group gold status following an environment audit.
Simona Tanning are located in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China and LeFarc’s tannery is located in Leon, Mexico.
The environmental auditing protocol and reporting mechanism have been developed and refined during each phase of the project in conjunction with the brand, tanner and supplier members. The protocol is seen as a dynamic improvement tool and is regularly reviewed by the members of the LWG to ensure that it is both challenging but realistic and achievable. It aims to tackle important topical issues, and reflect improvements or changes of technology within the sector. The program has seen up to a 30% reduction in water and energy savings.
