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- About SLG
  We set manufacturing standards to bring our customers the finest, most sustainable Scottish leather.
- Our History
  Perfecting our craft for over 500 years, Scottish Leather Group is the leading manufacturer of leather in the UK.
- Our Values
  The foundations of what we want to achieve and how we want to act.
- Our Achievements
  We're always delighted when our work is recognised, and are proud of the accolades we've been awarded through the years.
- ESG Report
  Our annual report summarises our innovation agenda and gives insight into our commitments as a group.
- Our Board
  Through nine generations, we’re proud of the family we’ve built. A team that inspires us to do better.
Our Leather
Operational Excellence
- Operational Excellence
  Creating and embedding the highest standards of operation throughout our business.
- Health and Safety
  Going beyond traditional Health and Safety objectives to enhance our employees’ health and wellbeing.
- Developing Innovators
  Better leather tomorrow starts with hard work today. Innovative people and practices are at our core.
- Equal Opportunities
  We have strict ethical standards and equality practices across the Group, and are committed to upholding equality in all roles.
- Building Future Talent
  We’re invested in shaping the future of leather by nurturing the brightest talent coming into the industry.
- Quality
  Our leather is developed and tested in-house and we are certified by BSI, ensuring that our leather remains high quality as standard.
Sustainability
- Planet
  We are committed to sustainable manufacturing and our journey to zero is leading the leather industry.
- People
  Our people are at the heart of our business purpose and their safety and wellbeing are never compromised.
- How We Do Business
  We are committed to strict ethical standards, fairness, transparency, and equality practices across our business and supply chain.
- Our Approach
  Our approach for a more sustainable future and our progress against our goals.
- Lowest Carbon Leather
  When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, we’re leading the way with the world’s lowest carbon leather.
- Circular Manufacturing
  By developing our own renewable driven, self-heating system, we have already reduced our waste by 77%.
Careers
- Careers at Scottish Leather Group
  Join our team and begin a rewarding career with us, where we will help you to reach your full potential
- Employee Spotlight
  We shine a light on our employees and their career journeys and their future ambitions with Scottish Leather Group
- Current Job Openings
  We’re proud to have built a company full of exceptional people. Check out our current roles and be part of it.
- SLG Academy
  Join our award winning apprentice scheme and become part of the next generation of leather makers
- Current Apprenticeships
  View our current apprenticeship programmes, which cover many disciplines within Scottish Leather Group
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Operational Excellence

Delivering change well.

We make the finest leathers for the world’s most respected companies, and demand excellence at every touchpoint throughout our delivery. It’s what sets the benchmark for our modern luxury leathers - and raises the bar.

Our pursuit of Operational Excellence challenges us all to change; to find new ways to operate better. To be more streamlined, agile, and more profitable. That includes a project pipeline that captures every new idea and project which we use to set business priorities every month. From lean manufacturing tools, Six Sigma techniques to ‘just do it’, we never stop working to create and embed the highest standards across the Group.

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Gold standard health and safety.

Health and safety begins with the right culture. Our primary focus is creating - and maintaining a safe place to work. We’re proud that our safety performance is both award-winning and RoSPA Gold recognised. As a family-owned group of businesses, it matters to us that people feel looked after; that their craft and contribution is recognised and respected. That’s why we go beyond traditional Health and Safety objectives to develop strategies that enhance our employees' health and wellbeing.

Discover our health and safety strategies

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Lifelong learning and support.

People are ingrained in everything we do. They’re our most important asset. When you work at Scottish Leather Group you’re more than an employee. You’re a part of a unique family that believes better is always possible – which is where our dedicated learning comes in.

We established the Scottish Leather Group Academy to offer lifelong learning to all our employees, at every level, to help them fulfil their true potential. It’s part of our mission to do better for our people, our customers, and the planet. As we pursue Operational Excellence, and continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in our craft, we train colleagues and teams to actively participate and lead improvement projects, alongside inspiring mentors and supportive managers.

Learn more about what SLG Academy offers

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