Scottish Leather Group Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-2024)
Reporting Period: 2023-2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,140 tCO2e/year (net)
Scope 1 Emissions:5,942 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3,014 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:6,746 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:96% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:48,000,000 kWh/year (approx)
Water Consumption:320,241 m3/year
Waste Generated:6,390.41 tons/year (landfill)
Carbon Intensity:1.13 kg CO2e/m2 (2023-2024)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Resource Stewardship
- Circular Economy
- Ethical Sourcing
- Employee Wellbeing
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Supply Chain Responsibility
- Product Quality
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 90%
- 90% of waste recycled or recovered in 2023
- Zero process waste to landfill target by 31st December 2025
- Net Zero direct (Scope 1 & 2) impact target by 31st December 2025
- Produces the world’s lowest carbon leather (8kg CO2e/m2)
Social Achievements
- 13 consecutive RoSPA Gold awards for Health and Safety
- Launched new Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 90% response rate in employee engagement survey
- EDI training for all employees
- Supported community initiatives (St Vincent’s Hospice, CHAS, etc.)
Governance Achievements
- Established a Director-led ESG committee in 2023
- Independently audited and verified data
- SEDEX membership and SMETA 4 pillar audit
- LWG Gold certification
- SBTi near-term climate targets set
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 67.2% by FY2034
- Reduce Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 48.5% by FY2034
- Maintain no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities
Short-term Goals:
- Zero process waste to landfill by 31st December 2025
- Net Zero direct (Scope 1 & 2) impact by 31st December 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Impact of flood and drought
- Raw material sourcing
- Energy security
- Climate change impacts on supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Invested in flood alleviation and reinforced private water supply
- Investing in a Solar PV plant for energy security
- 100% renewable electricity sourcing since 2017
- Self-generation of power
- Circular manufacturing model
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: All suppliers sign our Code of Conduct and are audited
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Auditing protocol to meet international standards
- 100% traceability of raw materials
- No deforestation in supply chain
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flood
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Raw material sourcing
- Energy security
Opportunities
- Self-sufficiency
- Innovation
- Decarbonisation
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, CSRD, SASB, UNGC, UN SDGs, SBTi, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 17025, IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 9100/AS 9100, LWG Gold, RoSPA Gold
Third-party Assurance: BSI Assurance UK Ltd
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- FreeTAN®
- BioTAN®
- BioPro™ foams
- Antiviral leather
- Non-flammable leather
Awards & Recognition
- RoSPA President's Award
- Apprentice of the Year (Glasgow’s Trade House)