Our Approach
A more sustainable future.
We set near-term (2034) carbon reduction targets via the globally recognised SBTi, without offsetting. This year, we are pleased to report that we are on target to meet these ambitious goals and report on the opening of our own onsite Solar PV array located adjacent to the Bridge of Weir site. This 4MWh array allows for both livestock grazing within the field and PV creation simultaneously and 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.
Our commitments and progress.
2025
We are committed to reducing our direct (scope 1 and scope 2) impact to Net Zero as reported under SECR, which has already reduced by 90% from baseline towards our 2025 target.
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.
To reduce Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 48.5% from a FY2018 base year (including FLAG emissions and removals).
2025 Highlights.
100%
Guaranteed supply chain, supported by the Cattle Tracing Scheme (CTS), with no risk of deforestation.
90%
Reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Scope 1 & 2 of our leather.
94%
of our waste was recycled or recovered in 2025.
90%
decrease in energy intensity per hide in the last 20 years. (Scope 1 and 2).
8kg
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.