Our Approach | Scottish Leather Group

Our Approach

A more sustainable future.

We have set near-term (2034) carbon reduction targets via the globally recognised SBTi, without offsetting. We continue to make strong progress towards these targets, alongside the opening of our own onsite Solar PV array located adjacent to the Bridge of Weir site. This 4MWh array has sufficient capacity to meet our peak daytime demand whilst also offering export capability.

Some of our commitments and actions stemming from our 5-Year Plan are to increase our actions toward staff wellbeing, and roll out our supplier verification platform, along with several other initiatives from the ESG committee, which have cemented our confidence in the supply chain and our ability to reach long-term commitments.

During the year, we also revisited the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) dataset of our products and corporate footprint and will continue to review this going forward.

Logos of Sustainable Development Goals, Science Based Targets, Leather Working Group, Race to Zero and SEDEX

Our commitments and progress.

2028

5% of our suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets.

2030

To continue active annual sourcing of 100% renewable electricity.

2034

To reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 67.2% from a FY2018 base year.

2034

To reduce Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 48.5% from a FY2018 base year (including FLAG emissions and removals).

Highlights.

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Guaranteed supply chain, supported by the Cattle Tracing Scheme (CTS), with no risk of deforestation.

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Reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Scope 1 & 2 of our leather.

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of our waste was recycled or recovered.

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decrease in energy intensity per hide in the last 23 years. (Scope 1 and 2).

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Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) measures impact of production as CO2e/m2, our LCA of being the lowest in the world published for leather.

ESG Report.

Our annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report summarises our activities, commitments and innovation agenda. All supporting and driving us towards a more sustainable future.

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