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Cred­i­bil­i­ty

En­vi­ron­ment

So­cio-E­co­nom­ic

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  • Standard organisation
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Cred­i­bil­i­ty 80%


En­vi­ron­ment 52%


So­cio-E­co­nom­ic 17%


Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Animal husbandry and slaughtering processes

Manufacturing

The production of leather involves various sub-steps, both chemical and mechanical (soaking, liming, fleshing, splitting, tanning, finishing)

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage by the owner

End-of-life

Proper disposal of leather or return to the cycle (upcycling, recycling)