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9 January 2025

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) joins Leather Working Group

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has joined the Leather Working Group (LWG), an organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable and responsible practices within the leather industry. 

JLR's decision to join the Leather Working Group represents a significant milestone for the leather industry. As a global leader in luxury automotive manufacturing, the company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing highlights the importance of transparency and collaboration in achieving environmental best practices. This partnership exemplifies the critical role that innovative and forward-thinking brands play in driving positive change across the leather supply chain.

Andrea Debanne, Chief Sustainability Officer, JLR, said, “Through becoming a member of the Leather Working Group, JLR can help promote the highest standards in leather production and sustainable development, in line with our Reimagine strategy, which aims to set new benchmarks in environmental societal and community impact for a luxury business. This means committing to transparency, social responsibility and environmental stewardship, and ensuring full traceability in all our material sourcing, including leather.”

By joining the Leather Working Group (LWG), JLR aligns with industry leaders committed to advancing environmental best practices in leather production. LWG emphasises transparency as a cornerstone of responsible leather sourcing. Through this membership, JLR reaffirms its commitment to supporting the development of tools that drive continuous improvement and create a positive impact across the leather industry.