Sector introduction
From tanneries to ateliers, the leather goods industry blends craft and commerce but it also walks a tightrope between heritage and harm. We work with leather manufacturers, exporters, and lifestyle brands to embed sustainability practices into every stage of production, right from rawhide procurement to global retail.
Our engagement often begins with helping clients understand their material impacts- water, chemicals, emissions, and labour – and evolves into building sustainability roadmaps, disclosures, certifications, and traceability systems that meet global expectations.
Whether you are working with chrome-tanned leather in Tamil Nadu or exporting to European markets under new regulatory pressures, we help you navigate complex compliance and create a narrative of responsible luxury.
Services delivered/potential work areas
- Sustainability strategy, report and roadmap development
- GHG accounting and product carbon footprint
- SBTi target setting and validation support
- CDP advisory and climate disclosures
- Climate risk assessment and adaptation planning
- IFRS S2 alignment and climate financial disclosure
- EcoVadis, BRSR and B Corp certification support
- B Corp certification and impact benchmarking
- Sustainability communications and ESG storytelling
- Materiality analysis and stakeholder engagement
- Supply chain assessment and support
- Implementation support
- DJSI and Bloomberg support
- Policy formuation
- High water and chemical intensity in tanning and dyeing
- Legacy waste management issues and poor visibility on effluent discharge
- Labour-intensive units with low formalisation and worker representation
- Pressure from international buyers on human rights compliance
- Limited awareness or access to global ESG frameworks among MSMEs
- Rising expectations around traceability, plant-based alternatives, and circularity
Our approach
We work closely with leather manufacturers and exporters to integrate sustainability into their processes, workforce practices, and buyer communication. From factory-level improvements to supply chain transparency, we provide practical, scalable ESG solutions that are grounded in global expectations but tailored to local realities.
