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
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.
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.
100 themed videos available all year round on replay
Video topics: Environment, Governance, Human rights and working conditions, Fair practices, Consumers
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.
08:15 AM
08:45 AM
09:30 AM
06:00 PM
06:15 PM
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.
Discover the Sustainable Leather Forum speakers!
Pierre MISCHEL
Group Operations Director
LEMAITRE SECURITE
Grégoire BIASINI
Communication Officer
International Crocodile Farming Association (ICFA)
Sabrina FRONTINI
Director
ICEC
Katie KUSTKILL
Technical Director
Sustainable Leather Foundation
Paul LUU
Executive Secretary
4p1000
Megan MEIKLEJOHN
SVP, Supply Chain Innovation
Land to Market
Stéphane ROSTAING
President
Rostaing SAS
Sylvain CHARRETIER
Quality Director
Longchamp
Would you like to be a Sustainable Leather Forum sponsor?
Quickly email: Aurélie Metharam
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See you on 11 September 2023 at Palais Brongniart • 16, place de la bourse, Paris 2ème.
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• Metro
- Bourse station
• Metro
- Grands Boulevards station