Leather Naturally releases a new report on water

Leather Naturally has published a new educational resource dedicated to sustainable water management in the leather industry. The document—co-authored by Board members Kim Sena, Aukje Berden, and Camille Mori—explains how critical water is in leather production, from the processing of raw hides through to finishing. It reminds us that water is a limited resource and is increasingly under scrutiny from both environmental and regulatory perspectives. For this reason, the tanning sector must improve how water is measured, managed, and conserved. More sustainable water use, in fact, reduces environmental impact, ensures compliance with future regulations, builds trust among customers and stakeholders, and fosters technological innovation throughout the supply chain.
Titled Sustainable Water Management in the Leather Industry, the report aims to provide tools and knowledge useful to all actors in the supply chain to collaborate on sustainable water management practices.
The document was developed following a public consultation conducted in late 2025 and is also based on a life cycle assessment (LCA) study carried out by Leather Naturally with technical support from SPIN360.

Here are the key topics:
– Why water remains a strategic priority for the leather industry
– The foundation of sustainable water management
– How sustainable water management is implemented
– Limitations and challenges in water management
– Case studies and success stories

The publication is aimed at industry professionals, sustainability managers, suppliers, brands, and policymakers, with the goal of promoting concrete and lasting improvements, and can be downloaded for free from the Leather Naturally website https://www.leathernaturally.org/news-events/news/new-resource-sustainable-water-management-in-the-leather-industry/