WHO WE ARE
CT is a consulting firm that prepares tanneries for audits according to the LWG (Leather Working Group) Protocol standards.
A leader in Brazil, serving over 60 tanneries , CT. also carries out projects in China, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina .
With over 21 years in the market , CT., in addition to specializing in the LWG Protocol, also works with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, seeking to offer clients a relationship based on trust and credibility, focusing on the objectives and results of each project.
ABOUT LWG
The Leather Working Group (LWG) was formed in April 2005 to promote sustainable and appropriate environmental management practices in the leather industry. The objective of this multi-stakeholder group is to develop and maintain a protocol that assesses the environmental compliance and performance of tanneries and promotes sustainable and appropriate environmental business practices in the leather industry. The group seeks to improve the tanning industry by creating alignment with environmental priorities, bringing visibility to best practices, and providing suggested guidelines for continuous improvement.
LWG Objectives
LWG Audit Protocol
The environmental audit protocol was developed and refined in conjunction with members, involving brands, tanners, and suppliers. The protocol is seen as a dynamic improvement tool and is regularly reviewed by LWG members to ensure it is both challenging, yet realistic and achievable. Its aim is to address important issues and reflect technological improvements or changes in the industry.
Pontuação e classificações
The protocol provides a scoring system that rewards good environmental practices. Those who achieve a good score may receive Gold, Silver, or Bronze ratings. These ratings are then published (voluntarily) on the LWG website.
Many tanneries, brands, and end users use this list as a sourcing tool to select preferred suppliers from medal-rated tanneries.
More information
CT methodology. For the LWG implementation process.
1
Initial audit to assess the current situation in relation to the criteria established in the LWG protocol and the current scoring.
2
Defining the action plan. (Current score > Actions > Final score).
3
Definition of the implementation team and project coordinator.
4
Training for interpreting LWG protocol requirements.
5
Monitoring / implementation of the Action Plan.
6
LWG environmental auditor training and conducting internal audit processes for the LWG protocol.
7
Review of the environmental management process and review of the Action Plan.
8
Audit for obtaining the LWG medal (from BLC).
9
Definition of the Action Plan for maintenance / updating of the LWG medal.