Contributions Overview
Technical Seminar 20: On the complex traceability of leather supply chain
Deforestation has many causes, but cattle rearing is considered one of the most significant drivers. Though it is not the primary reason for cattle farming, the leather industry has an important role to drive positive changes.
Following our Technical Seminar held on 28 February 2024 in cooperation with PST and Green Button, we are pleased to present you with a comprehensive summary of the event.
With the European Commission's proposal for a regulation to prohibit products made with forced labour on the EU market, the EU plans to ban all products made under such conditions for domestic consumption, export and import. The regulation will have wide-ranging impact as it covers all companies and products, regardless of size or sector in which they operate. In this session we will hence look at the potential impact of this forced labour ban on the textile sector and how companies can begin to prepare for the upcoming obligations in their supply chains.
Under the umbrella of the European Green Deal, the EU Textile Strategy sets out a vision and concrete actions to ensure that: “By 2030, textile products placed on the EU market are long-lived and recyclable, to a great extent made of recycled fibers, free of hazardous substances and produced in respect of social rights and the environment.” The proposal for a new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) has been considered the cornerstone of the EU’s Green Deal and aims to establish ecodesign requirements to enhance product circularity, durability, and recyclability.