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INCREASINGLY STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS
In September 2019, the Group unveiled its Animal-Based Raw Materials Sourcing Charter. It was the fruit of a long
process of scientific research and collaboration between the Environment Department, the Maisons and their suppliers. It covers the wide and complex range of issues related to
sourcing fur, leather, exotic leather, wool and feathers. Widely
distributed throughout the Group to over 30,000 employees, the Charter sets a new framework of commitments for 2020
and 2025, built around three objectives: - Ensure visibility along the whole sourcing channel to
achieve traceability of origin and in-depth knowledge of
the supply chains.
- Obtain concrete guarantees related to animal welfare by
adopting the most demanding certification systems and
end supplies from value chains that have not demonstrated
willingness to improve welfare practices.
- Ensure respect and support for local communities while
preserving the environment and its biodiversity through-
out the different stages of each of the animal-based supply
chains.
By 2025, the Group will be in a position to guarantee full
traceability back to the country of origin, and even to the farm
in the case of farmed fur, and satisfy the most demanding
standards in terms of animal welfare for all its raw materials.
LVMH is also striving to reduce its environmental impact and
boost the livelihoods of local populations.
INNOVATING AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE FARMING PRACTICES
As awareness of animal welfare and the desire to safeguard wildlife carry more and more weight in public opinion, the
Group continues to conduct research in collaboration with
specialists to enhance its practices. For example, LVMH
develops standards in areas where there currently are none,
innovates to identify new raw materials that meet the same
stringent environmental and social requirements, assesses
the conditions required to enable wildlife farms to contribute
to protecting the species, and implements pilot projects and research projects to enhance understanding in the field.
In 2020, as part of the new animal welfare charter, the Group
launched two projects one on the economic impact of marketing exotic skins on the local population in Indonesia
and another on free-range Orylag rabbit farming in France.
These projects will be assessed by a scientific committee made up of six independent experts using the principles set
out in the charter.
Fashion & Leather Goods prioritizing animal welfare
The Fashion & Leather Goods Maisons use animal-based materials. In addition to its creative craftwork, the Group works with sourcing channels that effectively safeguard animal welfare concerns as part of its efforts to achieve product excellence.