The Leather Working Group (LWG)<\/strong> is a global multi-stakeholder group that audits tanneries and traders on environmental compliance, traceability and chemical management. An LWG audit<\/a> yields a medal rating (Audited, Bronze, Silver, Gold) based on a percentage score.<\/p>\n Brands sourcing from LWG-certified tanneries can make defensible sustainability claims and trace leather back to origin. For a manufacturer like Galan Leather<\/a>, partnering with LWG-rated tanneries supports compliance with EU circular-economy<\/a> rules and buyer codes of conduct.<\/p>\n Ask suppliers for their LWG audit certificate and medal level, then cross-check the tannery name on the LWG public database. Audit scores, not logos alone, prove the claim.<\/p>\n No. LWG audits animal-leather tanneries; “vegan leather” is typically PU\/PVC and is outside LWG scope.<\/p>\n Primarily tanneries and traders; finished-goods factories should source from rated tanneries.<\/p>\nWhat Does LWG Audit?<\/h2>\n
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Why LWG Matters for Buyers<\/h2>\n
How to Verify an LWG Rating<\/h2>\n
FAQ<\/h2>\n
Is LWG the same as vegan leather?<\/h3>\n
Does LWG certify factories or tanneries?<\/h3>\n