The new protocol includes a number of revisions that will continue to drive environmental stewardship improvement within the sector. The two most significant changes are the implementation of water usage measures and the inclusion of wastewater treatment outflow performance measures.
Through its work, the group has seen the LWG audit protocol accepted by many global brands and tanners as the most effective measure of the environmental performance of leather manufacturers. The system of rating processors has prompted several major footwear brands to set minimum ratings for their suppliers.
More than 50 tanneries have been audited under the protocol to date. The audits have yielded just 17 medal-rated tanneries. According to BLC, the performance by these tanneries demonstrates commitment above the norm to environmental stewardship:
Gold
Prime Asia (Vietnam), Ba Ria Vung Tai, Vietnam
Sadesa (Thailand), Sena, Thailand
Silver
Asiatan/Tectuff, Jiangmen, China
Farida Prime Tannery, Ambur, India
Henan Prosper Skins and Leather, Meng Zhou, China
Industrija Usnja Vrhnika d d, Vrhnika, Slovenia
ISA-Tan Tec, Guangzhou, China
Kuo Yuen Tannery, Dongguan, China
Prime Tanning Corporation, Hartland, USA
Prime Tanning Corporation, St Joseph, USA
PrimeAsia (China), Dongguan, China
PrimeAsia (Taiwan), Chang Hua Hsien, Taiwan
Shanghai Richina Leather, Shanghai, China
TehChang (Joinland) Ltd, Zhu Hai City, China
Tong Hong Tannery, (Bei Hai) Co Ltd, Bei Hai, China
Bronze
Kuo Yuen Tannery, (Vietnam) Tinh Dong Nai, Vietnam
Qingdao Young Chan International Leather Co Ltd, Qingdao, China
PT Samwoo Indonesia, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Samwoo (Korea) Co Ltd, Gyungbuk, Korea
Tong Hong Tannery (Vietnam) Co Ltd, Ba Ria Vung Tai, Vietnam
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