MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 • PARIS
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.
400+
participants
10+
nationalities attending
25+
international guest experts
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
08:15 AM
06:15 PM
Discover the 1st confirmed speakers of the Sustainable Leather Forum!
Jacqueline Alvarez
Chief, Chemicals and Health Branch, Industry and Economy Division
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Josselin Andurand
Carbon and Biodiversity Project Manager
IDELE
Grégoire BIASINI
Communication Officer
International Crocodile Farming Association (ICFA)
Hélène Billard
Global Accessories Marketing & Merchandising Director
Zadig & Voltaire
Christophe Bocquet
Director of Quality, Compliance, Customer Service and Corporate Social Responsibility
Chloé
Frank Boehly
Président
Conseil National du Cuir
Nicolas BUTLER
Manager
COVICO
Sylvain CHARRETIER
Quality Director
Longchamp
Clémentine COLIN RICHARD
Administrator
Richard-Pontvert SA / Paraboot
Clement FABRIES
Director
Risole
Marc Fesneau
French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
Sabrina FRONTINI
Director
ICEC
Gustavo GONZALEZ-QUIJANO
Director
COTANCE
Hélène Jessua
Glbal Sustainability Director
Zadig & Voltaire
Caroline Krug
CEO
Tanneries Pechdo
Katie KUSTKILL
Technical Director
Sustainable Leather Foundation
Elisabeth LAVILLE
Fondatrice d'UTOPIES
UTOPIES
Roland Lescure
Minister Delegate for Industry
Paul LUU
Executive Secretary
4p1000
Megan MEIKLEJOHN
SVP, Supply Chain Innovation
Land to Market
Nicolas Mille
Chief Executive Officer
Gaston Mille
Pierre MISCHEL
Group Operations Director
LEMAITRE SECURITE
Stephane PIOT
Co-founder and consultant
Pando Fashion
Stéphane ROSTAING
President
Rostaing SAS
Nienke STEEN
Global Lead Apparel, Textile and Footwear
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
Aurélie TRUFFAT
Co-director
DEMETER France
Matthieu Vicard
Sustainability Project Manager for footwear
CTC
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.
CEO, general manager, head of production, finance director, head of sales, etc.
Sustainable development director, CSR manager, head of change management, responsible procurement manager, and more
R&D engineer, head of the innovation division, chemical technician, project manager in natural materials development, etc.
Director of marketing, product manager, marketing and communications manager, etc.
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.
A look back at the 4th
edition of the Sustainable
Leather Forum
See you on 11 September 2023 at Palais Brongniart • 16, place de la bourse, Paris 2ème.
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- Bourse station
• Metro
- Grands Boulevards station
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