VANCOUVER – Global non-profit Textile Exchange has introduced ‘Version 0.1’ of the Leather Impact Accelerator (LIA) to the industry, a programme that combines existing industry tools and new concepts that will enable stakeholders throughout leather supply chains to adopt guidance on more sustainable practices.
The LIA has been made available via a one-year pilot, which it encourages companies from farm to retail level to leverage, before its implementation is assessed via industry feedback. If it’s found to have benefitted businesses, Textile Exchange will release a refined ‘Version 1.0’ of the accelerator programme next year.
