Towards a new vision for a responsible leather supply chain

MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2025 • PARIS

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WHAT IS THE SLF?

The Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) is the first international event dedicated to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in the leather industries. Held in the heart of Paris, France, it gathers more than 400 international participants – businesses operating in the sector, major fashion and design corporations, SMEs, micro-businesses, mid-sized companies, institutional bodies, opinion leaders and consultancies – to focus on social, environmental and economic issues.

As a unique platform for sharing the CSR best practices of the leather industries sector and its ecosystem, the SLF is an invaluable source of key information to help shape the CSR strategy of companies and support them in their transformation.
Over the course of an exceptional day, international experts and companies will have the opportunity to speak during keynotes, round tables and debates punctuated by networking sessions.

An SLF edition in numbers

400+

participants

15+

nationalities attending

25+

international guest experts

SLF highlights

Discover the exhibitors specialised in CSR

An exhibition space open to companies specialised in CSR, where they can showcase their services and solutions

Make the most of the CSR-related round tables, keynotes and debates to gain new knowledge and insights

Reducing environmental impacts, eco-design, resource and waste management, traceability, due diligence, working conditions, animal welfare, certifications, technological innovations, and consumer expectations are just some of the topics that will be discussed at the forum.

Plan your B2B meetings

Because first and foremost, CSR is about sharing experiences, best practices, and finding new partners. The SLF is introducing a new (smart) tailored networking service.

100 themed videos available all year round on replay

Video topics: Environment, Governance, Human rights and working conditions, Fair practices, Consumers

THE PARTICIPANTS

Key players from the leather industry

From hide producers to tanneries, manufacturers of footwear and leather goods, and retailers of finished goods.

Players in the leather industry ecosystem

Professional federations, public organisations, business incubators, investment funds, trade show organisers.

Service providers

Engineering and consulting firms, circular economy and recycling specialists, and more.

Institutional bodies and opinion leaders

Members of parliament, philosopher, economist, author, etc.

Top 4 positions held:

Senior Management

CEO, general manager, head of production, finance director, head of sales, etc.

CSR department

Sustainable development director, CSR manager, head of change management, responsible procurement manager, and more

Materials R&D

R&D engineer, head of the innovation division, chemical technician, project manager in natural materials development, etc.

Marketing & Communication

Director of marketing, product manager, marketing and communications manager, etc.

They were exhibitors in 2024

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B2B meetings

Join the leather CSR community’s first international matchmaking platform

Looking for a new contact? An expert in CSR solutions? Want to have a chat with one of the speakers? Tap into the power of the SLF community through B2B meetings. Our matchmaking platform is open to all professionals and accessible all year round.

  1. REGISTER ONLINE
    Personalise your profile; outline your service offerings and solutions as well as your expectations
  2. REQUEST MEETINGS
    Once registered, you will be able to submit meeting requests and indicate your availability to help us schedule your meetings.
  3. RECEIVE YOUR MEETING SCHEDULE
    A few weeks before the SLF, the matchmaking algorithm will suggest meeting times with the qualified contacts and companies that meet your requirements.
  4. 8 September 2025
    On 8 September, come along to the 7th Sustainable Leather Forum and take part in your face-to-face B2B meetings.
    Throughout the event, offer last-minute meetings using the ‘networking’ function.

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