- Climate change risks (flood, drought, raw material sourcing, energy security)
- Maintaining high standards of labor, health and safety, environmental performance, and ethics across all operations
- Attracting a diverse workforce
- Structural and cultural challenges in the manufacturing sector
Scottish Leather Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, Scottish Leather Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.0K tCO2e/year (Net). By scope: Scope 1: 7.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 8.6K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
14.0K tCO2e/year (Net)
2022-2023
Renewable Energy
93% (Electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
392.2K m3/year (Total Treated)
2022-2023
Waste
44.8K tons/year
2022-2023
Energy Use
58.1M kWh/year
2022-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 7.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon intensity of leather by 90% since 2003
- 77% of 2025 target for zero process waste to landfill achieved
- 90% reduction in GHG Scope 1 & 2 emissions towards 2025 Net Zero target (independently verified)
- Super Tannery opening brought improvements in water use (-42%), energy (-82%), and chemical efficiency (+11%) per hide
- 100% renewable electricity usage
- Uses process waste as fuel in a patented circular manufacturing process
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Zero process waste to landfill by 2025
- Reduce direct (Scope 1 & 2) impact to Net Zero by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Continue biennial Gold certification to Leather Working Group
- Regular independent benchmarking of ESG performance
- Continuation of SEDEX membership and SMETA 4 pillar audit
- Continuation of RoSPA President's award
- Innovation to support further reductions in product footprint and extending our product offering
🔭 Long-term
- Meet long-term carbon reduction commitments as per Science Based Targets
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource StewardshipSustainable InnovationsCircular EconomyEthical SourcingAnimal WelfareHealth & SafetyEmployee WellbeingInclusion & DiversityTalent DevelopmentCommunity InvestmentSupply Chain TransparencyProduct QualityCustomer Experience